The Best Reading Tutors in Westwood, MA

I have been teaching at various levels - mainly college - since 2002. In that time, I've taught all kinds of writing, starting with screenwriting and moving to playwriting and to Playwright in Residence at U Mass Boston for several years. I moved into English/Freshman English within a few years. At the college level,...See Janet's full profile

I have access to hundreds of different books across many different age levels, and I enjoy playing word games that correlate with a student's interests and reading level. I also do reading comprehension exercises with students by finding reading passages and appropriate questions that will...See Kathleen's full profile

I've found the key skill needed to do well on the (new) SAT reading section is the ability to be flexible in interpreting the passages. This allows a student to spot incorrect answers that may initially be appealing but that are inconsistent with some element of the text (or that are simply not justified by...See Jonathan's full profile

I am passionate about all things language, culture, and travel! A native Russian and English speaker, I also have native-level fluency in Spanish. I have over five years of experience teaching individuals and groups and personally developing curricula for my students based on their professional fields or personal...See Alisa's full profile

Hello! My name is Michela. I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in English. I am currently an MD/PhD candidate and I am passionate about science, literature, and writing. I began tutoring because I thoroughly enjoy sharing my love for learning...See Michela's full profile

As an adult, I spent a year studying and working in Israel. I have tutored and taught Hebrew to elementary school students and adults at a Jewish temple, so I can read the blessings and prayers! My primary area is Modern Hebrew as a living language, and I love watching Israeli TV shows and listening to Israeli...See Miriam's full profile

...admissions essay. My approach comes from real-world experience, both as a student in a top-tier graduate program and as a member of its admissions committee. Reading thousands of essays taught me what separates good writing from great writing for any audience: a clear structure, a confident voice, and an authentic message...See Tola's full profile

I have worked with students from grade school through high school on better, more effective ways to read, and the best ways to approach reading comprehension questions. I talk with students about how to determine main idea and author's purpose and tone. We also discuss how to handle detail and...See Kathryn's full profile

Hi, my name is Sandya! I'm a fourth year medical student with a lot of tutoring experience: I have volunteered for and run a tutoring club at my local library and tutored privately. I love learning, and I want to inspire that same love in other students. I like to make tutoring as enjoyable as possible for everyone...See Sandya's full profile

I am a student at Harvard College, a 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, and an award-winning writer, photographer, filmmaker, and theatre artist. I am a graduate of the prestigious Harvard-Westlake School in Los Angeles, CA, and am currently dual-concentrating in Economics and Art, Film, and Visual Studies. I...See Ian's full profile

I have experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in reading and writing, with a focus on building strong literacy foundations, comprehension, and confidence. My approach combines phonics, decoding strategies, vocabulary development, and guided reading to help students improve fluency and...See Briana's full profile

I've also served as an admissions reviewer at Mary Institute/St Louis Country Day School, one of the top private schools of the Midwest. I am very experienced in entrance to independent schools. I have taught the SAT many times and also the SSAT and ISEE. If you read through my comments, you will see...See Ajay's full profile

Hi there! I'm Gianna and I graduated in Spring 2021 magna cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross with a Computer Science major, and Physics and Art History minors. I have three years of experience teaching introductory Python to high school students-- and even created my own six week curriculum for undergraduate...See Gianna's full profile

Greetings. My name is Danilo. I am primarily an English tutor because English was my major. The university that I went to focuses on teaching teachers. If you are guessing Bridgewater State University, then you are correct. I graduated from Bridgewater State University in January of 2011 with high marks, which was not...See Danilo's full profile

I can help build reading comprehension skills, as well as make students more effective, faster readers.See Sascha's full profile

I'm here to help you leverage the power of writing to achieve your goals. I helped a professor land her dream job and advised a student on an essay that won him an invitation to Oxford. An MBA admissions officer at Cornell even singled out my student's essays, calling them "Fantastic!" It is truly a joy to help students...See Tara's full profile

1. English as a medium to write 2. English as a medium to (comprehend) listen 3. English as a medium to speak 4. English as a medium to readSee BJ's full profile

Advanced work includes longer reports and essays, with more organization including contents and bibliographies. High school students could also read and write plays and songs or lyrics, and more poetry. On the adult level, I would put published works, and interoffice communications, legal and business documents....See Eleanora's full profile

For the past five years, I have taught reading to students from preschool to grade 6 at Lesley Ellis School and as a private tutor to students of all ages. I work using phonics, prior knowledge, and experience to guide the student toward comprehension, independence, and mastery.See Robert's full profile

I also served as a tutor in my time at UMBC a wide variety of subjects in the science categories. In my time at HSDM, I served as a tutor for Mission Crimson, where I was paired one-on-one with a 5th grader whom I helped with reading, math, and English skills in preparation for a standardized exam. I enjoy all...See Sheridan's full profile

I am an experienced English teacher who works one-to-one and in groups with children age 6 -10. We work with all areas of English (writing, reading, vocabulary, and more). These kids have made significant improvement.See Elynn's full profile

I also took graduate courses in teaching reading and writing to English learners, and I have been working as an ESL specialist for children and adults. This experience includes working with children who are beginning to read and write, as well as adults at various levels of English and reading.See Dianne's full profile

Welcome to my tutoring profile! My name is Patrick and I am a professional educator with two Ivy League degrees. I teach full-time in Massachusetts and am dual-certified in Social Studies and Special Education. I offer tutoring for Grades 7-12 in the following subjects: AP Economics (Micro and Macro), AP U.S. History,...See Patrick's full profile

I have logged over 10 hours tutoring specifically for the ISEE, and I have often taught related math, reading/verbal, and writing material for the ACT, SAT, and GRE.See Daniel's full profile

I have two BA degrees in English and Philosophy. I am a current MA student in Philosophy. Most of my academic life has been focused on reading and writing intensive programs and classes. I have privately tutored students in reading and writing skills. I have also attended writing workshops to give and...See Andi's full profile