The Best Reading Tutors in West Covina, CA

Certified Middle School Teacher with experience in reading. As a teacher, one of my main responsibilities was helping students develop critical thinking skills through reading. I know how to help students identify the plot, understand vocabulary, and extract meaning from a text – no matter how short or...See Paulina's full profile

I am a dedicated elementary school teacher. I teach grades primary grades up to 6th grade. I have taught in a self-contained classroom in subjects language arts, reading, phonics, grammar, writing, math, science, art, etc. I work with English learners in helping them learn English. I taught online distance...See Wendy's full profile

I passed each of the following examinations of competence the first time I "sat" for each exam: CBEST: 123 is PASS. I scored 190 and Above Average for each category. SSAT Single Subject Assessment for Teaching: Passing score 220 out 300 points. PRAXIS: Range 100-200. I scored 165 in Analytical Essay, 169 Interpret...See Izzy 's full profile

I have worked with elementary school age children for over 12 years. My strongest areas of teaching is reading fluency and compression. I know with my experience you'll see your student excel.See Michelle's full profile

I have been teaching all levels of English up to AP high school and college support. I specialize in reading comprehension and writing. I truly love teaching and customize courses to each student.See Laura's full profile

As I said I have eight years of experience teaching ESL to adults. I also have a certificate from UCLA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have taught students from all over the world and can adapt my teaching methods to match your learning style so that you can feel more relaxed and have fun...See MARY's full profile

As a teacher in a literacy program during college, I gained so much insight into how struggles with reading comprehension can set students back in all areas of their academics. Finding books students enjoy can be one of the most impactful changes to their reading comprehension and information retention. As...See Naomi's full profile

I have a PhD in English and extensive experience. I strive to make the test prep process efficient, effective, and enjoyable, including for the SAT Reading section.See Maria's full profile

What I have learned through my teaching is that the arts engage students and help them find new ways of understanding, memorizing, and processing. If your child is struggling with reading, writing, or critical thinking, I will diagnose their specific needs, then we will explore engaging ways to build that skill....See Carly's full profile

1. In 6th grade, I was a teacher's assistant to a 1st grade class that was open for summer sessions. 2. I have a niece that I babysit and read to. I am used to being around kids and teaching them. 3. Being a tutor requires a lot of patience and the ability to change the way you teach deepening on the kid...See Alaa's full profile

Education: USC undergrad w/ B.S. Business Administration & B.S. Accounting degrees; California Licensed CPA; UCLA MBA. Tutoring Experience: 5 years of experience teaching Math and English to K-12 grades; 2 years of experience teaching Accounting to UCLA undergraduates; 1 year of experience tutoring students in the...See Lincoln's full profile

With over 20 years of teaching English writing, reading, grammar, and vocabulary in the private and public educational systems, I have acquired profound experience and knowledge of what it takes for my ISEE students to excel in the ENGLISH portion of the ISEE test. I use a combination of tools like worksheets that...See Jesse's full profile

After graduating from California State University, Northridge, I began my teaching career working as an E.S.L. instructor/Educational Supervisor at Los Angeles ORT College where I remained for three years from 1989-1992. In 1992, I moved to Premier Academy in Pasadena/Arcadia. At Premier, I was the head English...See Michael's full profile

I have years of experience tutoring the SAT and the GRE and a good track record with raising people's scores. My approach focuses on helping students identify the main skills they need to strengthen and drilling those until they gain mastery of those and of the broader process of test prep. In 2015, I applied my advice...See Helene's full profile

I'm Kellin! As an impassioned artist, I aim to help students in their creative endeavors, and ensure their success by providing a safe space for them to explore and develop their ideas. I graduated from Art Center College Of Design in 2024 with a Bachelors degree in Entertainment Design, and have studied animation and...See Kellin's full profile

Before college, I myself struggled with the ACT before learning this information, so now I like to give back by teaching others what I've learned. I help people with the ACT English, ACT Reading, and ACT Essay sections. (Sorry, no math). I work with students of all levels and abilities and have developed...See Eric's full profile

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from California State University Long Beach. I've completed the test prep class for the R.I.C.A and have over 120 volunteer hours helping with reading in various schools.See Amy's full profile

I help students read with more purpose and write with more clarity. Whether it's Shakespeare, Morrison, or a contemporary novel, I focus on close reading, argument structure, and making sure students know what they're actually saying in their writing. I've worked with AP Lit students,...See Nathaniel's full profile

A quotation hanging in my classroom reads: "The whole world opened to me when I learned to read." I teach because I know the power and joy of reading. I know that students who love to read will learn to read and will feel successful in school. I know that feeling successful in...See Savannah's full profile

I graduated from UCLA with a bachelors degree in Sociology and went on to receive my multiple subject credential from Point Loma University. From there, I worked at a Sylvan Learning Center for four years tutoring kids of all ages in math, reading, and study skills. During that time, I was also substitute teaching...See Jacquiline's full profile

In addition to private tutoring, I also have over 10 years of tutoring experience with Kumon Math and Reading. While at Kumon, I worked with 1-2 students at a time in both early math and reading foundational skills for students between the ages of 3 and 8. The skills focused on during these sessions were...See Melissa's full profile

Hi! I am currently a student at Harvey Mudd College pursuing an engineering major and I previously graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy. From an early age, math has always been my favorite subject and that is mostly due to the incredible teachers I've had along the way. I owe my love of the subject to those mentors and...See Lucy's full profile

I have 5 years of experience tutoring reading and ELA for students from elementary to college level. I have worked in local libraries, schools, and community programs, helping students strengthen skills in phonics, fluency, comprehension, grammar, and academic writing. I tailor my approach to each student’s age,...See Karim's full profile

Critical Reading. This section of the SAT is a monster. Context clues, obscure dated vocabulary, and probably the first time you have taken a test that is DESIGNED to trick you. While you can only improve SO much over the few months most people prepare for the SAT, I have some clues to help you along.See James's full profile

I have taught English literature and freshman writing at Duke, literature at Emerson College, and upper-level English and freshman writing courses at the US Naval Academy, where I was a tenure-track assistant professor of English. I emphasize close reading as a tool that empowers students to scrutinize, unpack,...See Calina's full profile