The Best Reading Tutors in Washington, DC

In high school, I graduated as an IB Diploma recipient with a 4.52 GPA. As for test scores, I scored in the 99+ percentile on the SAT with a perfect score in Critical Reading. I was accepted to Harvard (attended), Yale, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia (Full Tuition), and William &...See Olivia's full profile

Specialty: College/university ESSAYS, APPLICATIONS, undergraduate and graduate RESEARCH WRITINGS. I have used my academic and professional career to hone my writing skills. I have spent most of my time in university writing research papers, critical essays, and theses. My work has been well received, garnering...See Dan's full profile

I tutor students preparing to take the PSAT/NMSQT but focus only on prepping for the reading and writing questions. I cover the following question types: main idea, quantitative evidence, craft and structure, words in context, expression of ideas, and standard English conventions. I do not provide tutoring...See Jessica's full profile

I am an energetic educator and successful businessperson who has been mentoring others and applying my writing and speaking skills most of my life. I attended college to be a high school English and Speech teacher. I taught both and served as a judge for high school Speech tournaments. Later, I transitioned to the...See Susan's full profile

I served as a literacy mentor working with elementary and middle school aged children on critical reading and comprehension skills. I also have a background and familiarity addressing the specific grammatical and structural challenges presented to high school ESL learners that are native speakers of non-Romance...See Cady's full profile

I have excellent reading skills, with 40 years of practice. I have a robust vocabulary and strong grammar, syntax, and comprehension skills, honed by years of proofreading and copy editingSee Sharon's full profile

I am a firm believer in individualized learning styles, and the underlying premise that no subject is inherently difficult, so long as it is presented in a digestible way. This means recognizing and offering multiple approaches to problem-solving. I am deeply passionate about the process of learning, and find it...See Justin's full profile

I'm here to help! With a BA from Columbia University and a MSW from New York University, I will empower you to excel in your studies. No matter your current reading level or academic aspirations, I can personalize our sessions to maximize their impact.See Jeremy's full profile

Before that, I was a university teacher and professor for almost 20 years, involved in teaching, testing and grading writing and analytical thinking. I have studied a wide variety of methods and research on reading, writing, teaching, learning and testing, and I use that study to help my students do their best.See Steven's full profile

I am currently tutoring a six-year-old in reading, and I have a CELTA certificate with 140+ hours in training to teach English. I also taught English to children in South Korea at a hagwon.See John's full profile

In my teaching methodology, I prioritize a structured yet interactive approach, ensuring that learners are actively engaged throughout the process. I cover all essential language skills; listening, reading, writing, and speaking ; while also focusing on aspects such as pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary...See YOUSSEF's full profile

It’s like watching windshield wipers slowly descending. I didn’t read that way when I was young. Rather than slowly advancing down a page, my eyes advanced and then retreated. I’d read seven words, say, and then revisit three. It took me forever to read a textbook chapter or novel, and even...See Robert's full profile

In regards to reading, I have experience with analogies and sentence structure usage. Also, with my experience I am able to comprehend sentences that relate to a certain subject. See Monique's full profile

When assisting students with reading, I determine their knowledge of phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension (e.g. ability to summarize, identify the author's argument and supporting points, etc.). I tailor my approach based on the particular area a student is struggling in. See Shaina's full profile

I'm Mike! I graduated cum laude with Bachelor's degrees in both English and philosophy, with a minor concentration in linguistics. I then went on to earn a Master's degree and then a Phd in philosophy. I'm now a college professor. I've been teaching since 2015. I've taught classes on writing, philosophy, classics,...See Michael's full profile

Reading skills are important so you can effectively communicate with the rest of the world. Learning to read critically is important so you can pick out nuances from written pieces and fully understand what the write is trying to say.See Carl's full profile

Hi! I'm Josh. I just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) summa-cum-laude (3.97 GPA), where I studied Political Science & Russian Politics. Before college, I served in the infantry for about two years. At Penn, I was certified as a writing tutor and trained by the university. I specialize in...See Josh's full profile

I am qualified to tutor ACT Reading because in HS, I helped several of my friends prepare for this part of the exam, and they did well. In addition, I tutored a high school student in this subject several years ago, and they did very well. I work on carefully reading a section and then discussing what it...See Catie's full profile

I received my master's degree in Sociocultural Anthropology at University of California, Irvine with PhD Concentrations in Global Studies and Law, Society & Culture. I have 8+ years of teaching students through one-on-one tutoring, including the English portions of the SAT, essay writing, reading...See Daniella's full profile

I've taught Developmental Reading and Writing at the Community College and College Levels. I've also taught Secondary English for six years, including activities and assessments in Reading. See Wynn's full profile

I am a former lawyer and a current English language instructor at American University. I teach academic English skills including reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar to International students.See Susan's full profile

...where would be the best mutual location for my group of friends to meet by minimizing driving time. In practice, I scored a 1580/1600 on the SAT (800 Math, 780 Reading) as well as an 800/800 on the Math II, Chemistry, and Physics Subject SAT exams. Please feel free to contact me to learn more or schedule a lesson. Also...See Karthik's full profile

Working as a teacher, after school teacher, and kumon tutor I have taught many children reading and comprehension. I have college level training in English and have studied courses in the patience it takes to teach phonics.See Alyssha's full profile

I have an MA and am pursuing a PhD in Semitic languages and literatures. For my coursework, I was required to complete over 20 credit hours in close readings and textual analysis of a variety of biblical genres (including prose, poetry, prophetic texts, and legal texts). I was also required to take a...See Alexandra's full profile

I have acquired a Bachelor's Degree in Children's Literature. Reading has always been a pastime of mine, so I am familiar with techniques used with it. I have experience tutoring Latino students and helping them become better readers.See David's full profile