The Best Reading Tutors in West Covina, CA

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

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

Nice to meet you! My name is Ashley, and I'm from sunny California. I graduated from UCLA with degrees in English and Education Studies. I am pursuing my English masters at UCI and concurrently receiving my teaching credential for secondary education. I have 4+ years of editorial experience in the publishing industry...See Ashley'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

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

Even if you do not take Latin, vocabulary can be learned, although most students do not learn new words solely by looking them up on their own. How I teach vocabulary depends on your reading interests and learning style. Some do best when words encountered in reading assignments are defined and discussed;...See Martha'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

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

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

As an educator for over 12 years, I’ve had many roles: K-5 classroom teacher, math and literacy coach and K-8 principal. In every role, teaching has been my favorite part –whether it be kindergarten reading, 6th grade math, or adult learning. I have a Master’s in Education from the University of Southern...See Nenji's full profile

I've taught and tutored Kindergarten and elementary-aged children for 8 years, and recently started tutoring middle schoolers. I specialize in Math and Reading, but I also tutor other Elementary subjects. My goal is to help children not just to finish their homework, but to love and enjoy learning. I've...See Ting'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

The SAT Reading section is basically a comprehension test with repeated types of problems. What I do with a student is identify the problems in the reading passages, explain them, and classify them. Students start to see the possibility of answering correctly more & more often.See Anne's full profile

I have tutored fellow classmates and friends at the high school and middle school level before at my school. Thus, I am comfortable teaching younger kids elementary reading and writing. See Andrew'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

I love to help students not only understand and comprehend what they are reading, but also to learn from and connect with it so they become engaged readers. At the middle and high school level, I can help students with close reading to develop more thoughtful literary analysis. In the elementary grades, I...See Danielle's full profile

Hi, I am a history/social studies and English teacher/tutor. I have experience teaching high school/middle school history courses and experience tutoring English, SAT/ACT reading and writing, and all history subjects. I was a history major and love teaching history or social studies subjects. I...See Benjamin'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

Along with practical experience in organization and active reading, I have taken several workshops and read many books on study skills. Regardless of the subject I am teaching, I always incorporate effective study strategies into the curriculum. I cover topics like organizational techniques, scheduling,...See Sharon's full profile

Hello! My name is Rachel and I have always enjoyed helping others express themselves through their writing. I love watching the progression of a paper from a rough draft to a final copy, but I love instilling confidence into my students even more. Everyone has the ability to write an effective paper with a little bit of...See Rachel'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

Because of my experience at Landmark, I am able to specialize in teaching phonics, reading comprehension and writing. My undergraduate education at St. John’s College also prepared me well for a career in teaching. Its Great Books Program asks students to read many of the great works of literature,...See Aline's full profile

Using targeted learning strategies for specific students to achieve optimal outcomes, I apply interdisciplinary approaches and address learning styles. I work to improve reading comprehension, composition, grammar, and vocabulary. The Science of Reading is a touchstone of my teaching practice. In the...See Dr. Mara'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

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