The Best Reading Tutors in West Covina, CA

Hi! I’m Laura Ashe and I have 30 plus years of one-on-one and class experience teaching both English and Japanese as a second language. I have my TEFL certification and a BA in Japanese Language and Intercultural Communication from ICU in Tokyo, one of Japan’s premier bilingual language universities. I lived in Japan...See Laura's full profile

I am an experienced college essay consultant and writing coach who is committed to supporting students in crafting thoughtful, compelling, and authentic personal statements for college and graduate school admissions. I provide my students with a structured process for drafting their essays and actionable steps for...See Calina's full profile

I have had experience teaching children how to read. This includes beginning readers and also those who need help improving their reading fluidity. I am patient and will encourage the student as he or she makes progress. I incorporate basic phonics rules and have a technique for deciphering longer more...See John'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

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 started tutoring informally in high school, where I was mostly just helping friends with math. As a undergrad and grad student, I tutored more formally in 'tutor labs' and less so in private 1-on-1 tutoring sessions. Mostly math tutoring, also a bit of e&m physics. From 2014-2020 I was a mathematics professor at...See Brandon's full profile

I’m Eric, a current “Top 10% Tutor” on Wyzant. I'm a college history prof, former high school teacher, an AP history judge, and have spent the last 10+ years as a full-time tutor. I hold a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, graduating with honors in 2012. I’m a former professor at both Macalester...See Eric'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

B.A. UC Berkeley, 2007 See Aldyn'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

I have been working on Wyzant for nearly three years. I have tutored in various subjects, including Algebra I and II, American History, Calculus, General Chemistry, Middle School Math, Middle School Reading and Writing, and Spanish. In high school, I graduated Summa Cum Laude and was awarded the Seal of...See Isabel'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

I understand the frustrations students face -- narrowing a topic, constructing a thesis, organizing material, and creating compelling transitions and conclusions. Learning to write clearly can make you a better thinker, a better reader, and a more successful student. Even though I love to read, I understand...See Martha's full profile

I taught Elementary school for 20 years.See Wendy'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

Also, if a certain text needs to be used to write your essay, you will need to have it with you when we meet. Everyone deserves to feel their minds blown by the excitement of getting what it means to think, read, and write critically, which is what is being asked of you in all the above essays. This means you do...See Gloria's full profile

I teach Rhetoric and Composition which involves a good amount of reading. My students range from academically gifted, to non native English speakers and students with special needs. My private students generally work on supplemental reading and literary analysis to help increase their confidence in...See Angela's full profile

I look forward to helping you strengthen your critical thinking, reading, and/or writing abilities (and making the process enjoyable)! I earned my BA with Honors in English from UC Berkeley (minor in Spanish) and went on to earn a PhD in English Language and Literature. Whether you need help with an essay,...See Maria's full profile

My name is Steven. My highest level of education was obtained at Loyola Marymount University where I earned a Masters of Arts in English and World Literature; I graduated Summa Cum Laude. It was during my undergrad work at San Francisco State where I realized that I was most passionate about literature and writing. There...See Steven'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've taught and tutored Kindergarten and elementary-aged children for more than 10 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....See Ting'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

I also believe the first step any tutor has to take is to ignite passion within their pupil. I know math isn't most people's favorite subject, and many other's dislike having to read/write. But I believe much of this comes down to the clinical way these fields are often taught. I hope we can...See Caroline'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