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The Best Phonics Tutors in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

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Stefanie I. Santa Monica, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stefanie I.
45/hour

Santa Monica, CA

Patient & Experienced Spanish Tutor & Elementary Teacher

I have been trained in the Open Court Method of instruction and now I am using the California Treasures program in my classroom. I have had many years experience teaching at the kindergarten and second grade level where phonics instruction...

5.0 (212)
45/hour
1,282 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response time is based on Stefanie’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

I have been trained in the Open Court Method of instruction and now I am using the California Treasures program in my classroom. I have had many years experience teaching at the kindergarten and second grade level where phonics instruction...

Gabija G. Burbank, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gabija G.
54/hour

Burbank, CA

Effective Algebra and Geometry Tutor For Middle School and High School

Hello! My name is Gabija, and I have been tutor for 5+ years, currently specializing in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. I have a degree in psychology, with a focus on child development. I am passionate about math, and love to teach various...

5.0 (289)
54/hour
1,038 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Gabija, and I have been tutor for 5+ years, currently specializing in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. I have a degree in psychology, with a focus on child development. I am passionate about math, and love to teach various...

Julia F. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julia F.
50/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Effective and Patient Tutor Specializing in Literacy

...Writing. I’ve worked with dozens of students one-on-one and in small groups, both online and in person. I specialize in phonics, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. I also tutor elementary and middle school...

5.0 (21)
50/hour
58 hours tutoring

...Writing. I’ve worked with dozens of students one-on-one and in small groups, both online and in person. I specialize in phonics, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. I also tutor elementary and middle school...

Dorothy M. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dorothy M.
25/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Fun, engaging Teacher

I would love to be your teacher/tutor and for you to join me on this educational journey into the exciting world of math, reading, writing, phonics, and spelling! My "classroom" is open for learning!

5.0 (10)
25/hour
23 hours tutoring

I would love to be your teacher/tutor and for you to join me on this educational journey into the exciting world of math, reading, writing, phonics, and spelling! My "classroom" is open for learning!

Howard F. Valley Village, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Howard F.
72/hour

Valley Village, CA

Effective Caring Tutor with PhD Math Econ English SAT SPSS SPSS/AMOS

I am an English teacher in a local private high school. As part of my curriculum, I teach phonics and overall pronunciation rules to my students. Proper diction is an extremely important communication skill.

4.9 (192)
72/hour
840 hours tutoring

I am an English teacher in a local private high school. As part of my curriculum, I teach phonics and overall pronunciation rules to my students. Proper diction is an extremely important communication skill.

Claire B. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Claire B.
65/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Patient Instruction for Emergent and Struggling Readers

As a credentialed teacher with 10+ years of experience in the classroom, I have practiced and developed a variety of strategies for supporting readers who are struggling with, or simply just beginning to learn, the basic skills of decoding written...

4.8 (16)
65/hour
111 hours tutoring

As a credentialed teacher with 10+ years of experience in the classroom, I have practiced and developed a variety of strategies for supporting readers who are struggling with, or simply just beginning to learn, the basic skills of decoding written...

Melody H. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Melody H.
75/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Patient Tutor, Success with Special Needs and Learning Disabilities

I have years of experience teaching students the relationship between sounds and letters. I help the beginner reader with letter/sound recognition and blending to make words, as well as provide reinforcement of non-mastered skills to older...

5.0 (22)
75/hour
92 hours tutoring
Response time: 20 minutesNote that average response time is based on Melody’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.

I have years of experience teaching students the relationship between sounds and letters. I help the beginner reader with letter/sound recognition and blending to make words, as well as provide reinforcement of non-mastered skills to older...

Linda J. Van Nuys, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linda J.
60/hour

Van Nuys, CA

Patient and Experienced English, Grammar, Writing, Proofreading Tutor

As a second grade teacher, I taught phonics, reading, and English for five years and currently enjoy tutoring the younger learners who are just starting to make sense of written language. I also work with older students who may be having...

4.8 (75)
60/hour
487 hours tutoring

As a second grade teacher, I taught phonics, reading, and English for five years and currently enjoy tutoring the younger learners who are just starting to make sense of written language. I also work with older students who may be having...

Ray B. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ray B.
26/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Phonics is So Important, but Not That Hard!

I recently passed the Alison course in phonics, which is designed for teachers and tutors, at a score of 96%. The course is quite rigorous and I passed after a second attempt. In the course, there is significant emphasis on the 5 basic...

5.0 (3809)
26/hour
6,409 hours tutoring
Response time: 48 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I recently passed the Alison course in phonics, which is designed for teachers and tutors, at a score of 96%. The course is quite rigorous and I passed after a second attempt. In the course, there is significant emphasis on the 5 basic...

Jada G. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jada G.
175/hour

Los Angeles, CA

Nationally Certified Dyslexia Practitioner, SPED & ELL Licensed

I have been a highly qualified phonics teacher for several years now. I use the Wilson Reading System, in all my phonics instruction. I incorporate my own phonics games, that I've created, to make the learning of...

5.0 (22)
175/hour
64 hours tutoring

I have been a highly qualified phonics teacher for several years now. I use the Wilson Reading System, in all my phonics instruction. I incorporate my own phonics games, that I've created, to make the learning of...

George T. Studio City, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
George T.
75/hour

Studio City, CA

Great Multi-lingual Tutor--Fundamentals, Language, History, Religion

The greatest teacher is a learner and the greatest thing one can teach is to learn. I became a teacher because of my own passion for learning. This passion is contagious and makes learning with me fun and interesting. I have 15 years of experience...

5.0 (65)
75/hour
217 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

The greatest teacher is a learner and the greatest thing one can teach is to learn. I became a teacher because of my own passion for learning. This passion is contagious and makes learning with me fun and interesting. I have 15 years of experience...

Zsanine A. Burbank, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Zsanine A.
35/hour

Burbank, CA

Writing, Reading, Math, ESL, Special Education and More

I teach English, grammar and language arts to children and adult native English speakers as well as English language learners. I teach English as a Second Language skills such as vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation and grammar.

5.0 (2278)
35/hour
5,135 hours tutoring
Response time: 14 minutesNote that average response time is based on Zsanine’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 12:00 pm UTC.

I teach English, grammar and language arts to children and adult native English speakers as well as English language learners. I teach English as a Second Language skills such as vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation and grammar.

Melisa D. Burbank, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Melisa D.
80/hour

Burbank, CA

Spanish, ESL, and Yoga for Actors (and Non-Actors)

Hello! I'm a Spanish/ESL Teacher with over 17 years of experience teaching all ages and levels. I've worked with large groups, small groups, and given private lessons for both English and Spanish learners. I'm also trained in Musical...

5.0 (209)
80/hour
809 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hello! I'm a Spanish/ESL Teacher with over 17 years of experience teaching all ages and levels. I've worked with large groups, small groups, and given private lessons for both English and Spanish learners. I'm also trained in Musical...

Matthew K. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Matthew K.
120/hour

Los Angeles, CA

8+ years making early reading fun

I use various curricula, but my favorite is the Orton-Gillingham based All About Reading curriculum with its heavy emphasis on phonics. My students get a rigorous and comprehensive approach to reading that will teach them to be strong,...

5.0 (339)
120/hour
2,044 hours tutoring
Response time: 4 minutesNote that average response time is based on Matthew’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 1:00 pm UTC.

I use various curricula, but my favorite is the Orton-Gillingham based All About Reading curriculum with its heavy emphasis on phonics. My students get a rigorous and comprehensive approach to reading that will teach them to be strong,...

Carol Anne S. Tarzana, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Carol Anne S.
65/hour

Tarzana, CA

The Language Maven (and beyond)

I have worked with elementary students on language arts and phonics for over 10 years, helping young students find the connections between sights and sounds. I can help students move from combining individual letter sounds (phonemes) such...

5.0 (510)
65/hour
3,738 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response time is based on Carol Anne’s active hours, which are 9:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I have worked with elementary students on language arts and phonics for over 10 years, helping young students find the connections between sights and sounds. I can help students move from combining individual letter sounds (phonemes) such...

Regina P. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Regina P.
50/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

English made easy and fun! Experienced and certified.

Learning can be fun! I am a warm and compassionate, easy going and patient teacher. I understand your needs and feel that every moment together is worthwhile. I am dedicated and seek to inspire you to success. I have a varied teaching background...

5.0 (57)
50/hour
300 hours tutoring

Learning can be fun! I am a warm and compassionate, easy going and patient teacher. I understand your needs and feel that every moment together is worthwhile. I am dedicated and seek to inspire you to success. I have a varied teaching background...

Marsha F. Reseda, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Marsha F.
42/hour

Reseda, CA

Making Phonics and Reading Easy and Fun!

I am certified by the Los Angeles Unified School District to teach elementary students phonemic and phonological awareness. I teach letters, letter sounds, blending, dolch words (sight words), whole words, spelling, vocabulary and comprehension;...

5.0 (503)
42/hour
625 hours tutoring

I am certified by the Los Angeles Unified School District to teach elementary students phonemic and phonological awareness. I teach letters, letter sounds, blending, dolch words (sight words), whole words, spelling, vocabulary and comprehension;...

Lisa S. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for in-person tutoring
Lisa S.
50/hour

Sherman Oaks, CA

If your child reads far below grade level, I can change that.

I have had great success with my students, all of whom read two or more years behind grade level when they began tutoring with me. I am expert at using explicit, direct teaching of phonics to improve both fluency and comprehension. I am...

4.9 (81)
50/hour
159 hours tutoring
Response time: 39 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have had great success with my students, all of whom read two or more years behind grade level when they began tutoring with me. I am expert at using explicit, direct teaching of phonics to improve both fluency and comprehension. I am...

Here are even more great Phonics tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Phonics tutors who offer online lessons.

San Diego, CA Tutoring
Allison C.
85/hour

Credentialed K-6 Educator & Dyslexia Expert | Specializing in Phonics

For older elementary students who need to fill in gaps, I provide targeted instruction to reinforce essential phonics skills, improve fluency, and build the confidence needed for independent reading success. Phonics is a critical...

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5.0 (18)
85/hour
38 hours tutoring

For older elementary students who need to fill in gaps, I provide targeted instruction to reinforce essential phonics skills, improve fluency, and build the confidence needed for independent reading success. Phonics is a critical...

Berkeley, CA Tutoring
Shawn U.
100/hour

Slingerland trained & structured literacy certified, 15+ years teacher

I am trained in Slingerland, one of the Orton-Gillingham methodologies. Working with auditory, visual, and kinesthetic exercises we will build phonemic awareness (isolating the 44 sounds of English), phonological awareness (manipulating the...

5.0 (6)
100/hour
18 hours tutoring

I am trained in Slingerland, one of the Orton-Gillingham methodologies. Working with auditory, visual, and kinesthetic exercises we will build phonemic awareness (isolating the 44 sounds of English), phonological awareness (manipulating the...

Newbury Park, CA Tutoring
Wendy C.
65/hour

Mrs. C~ Language Arts/Literature Teacher: 19 years exp.

I have taught phonics using the Abeka curriculum which was based on phonemic awareness building from the 5 vowels and then building on phonemes. My students were able to learn to decode words and read emergent reader books within 5-7...

5.0 (34)
65/hour
134 hours tutoring

I have taught phonics using the Abeka curriculum which was based on phonemic awareness building from the 5 vowels and then building on phonemes. My students were able to learn to decode words and read emergent reader books within 5-7...

Sherman Oaks, CA Tutoring
Heidi J.
90/hour

Phonics Tutor: Word Building, Reading & Comprehension

I help students understand how sounds and patterns work together, guiding them to discover and explore the magic of creatively engaging with words. Students experience the joy of reading fluently as they learn actively, building comprehension...

5.0 (2272)
90/hour
9,823 hours tutoring
Response time: 58 minutesNote that average response time is based on Heidi’s active hours, which are 12:00 am - 2:00 pm UTC.

I help students understand how sounds and patterns work together, guiding them to discover and explore the magic of creatively engaging with words. Students experience the joy of reading fluently as they learn actively, building comprehension...

Peoria, AZ Tutoring
Don E.
55/hour

Effective Reading Basics Teacher

Orrin-Gillingham Certificate and 24 years of teaching individually, small group and whole group phonics lessons.

5.0 (275)
55/hour
2,607 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on Don’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

Orrin-Gillingham Certificate and 24 years of teaching individually, small group and whole group phonics lessons.

Charlotte, NC Tutoring
Anna C.
485/hour

SAT/ACT Prep Expert. 10 Years Experience. 99th Percentile Scorers

This course covered different methods of teaching phonics and integrating phonics into the literacy curriculum. I also completed a portion of my student teaching in a first grade classroom, where I taught phonics daily during...

5.0 (3397)
485/hour
5,980 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

This course covered different methods of teaching phonics and integrating phonics into the literacy curriculum. I also completed a portion of my student teaching in a first grade classroom, where I taught phonics daily during...

Darien, CT Tutoring
Dane G.
200/hour

Experienced phonics instructor

I have 2+ years of experience as a phonics instructor at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.

5.0 (1242)
200/hour
2,633 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have 2+ years of experience as a phonics instructor at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.

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Jean C.

38 Phonics lessons

Meredith has been extremely helpful with my son. She is able to help him fill in some phonics gaps and give him strategies to assist him in his writing and spelling.
Gladys T.

8 Phonics lessons

Jeanne is very knowledgeable in the area of Phonics. She incorporates game boards, works sheetsand, and helps with homework. My son is having great progress.
Jane K.

1 Phonics lesson

First time tutoring for my kids on phonics.. He gave assessment to see where their level stands.. He was kind and had good manners and very excited for next tutoring session
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Phonics Tutors in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA

Phonics tutors in Westwood, Los Angeles, connect with Wyzant to find local and online learning support for early reading, sound awareness, and strengthing phonemic awareness. Discover tailored lessons designed to help learners progress on a personalized path.

Phonics education helps students develop foundational reading and spelling skills by teaching letter-sound connections, blending sounds, and recognizing patterns in words. Whether you’re a young learner or someone working through reading challenges, structured, individualized practice can make a big difference.

Wyzant offers a wide range of experienced tutors capable of guiding learners through phonics skills, using methods like Orton-Gillingham for dyslexia, emergent reading strategies, or general literacy support. With flexible session options, you can access instruction that fits your curriculum, schedule, and learning goals.

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