The Best Reading Tutors in Pasadena, CA

After graduating with a 3.8 from Northwestern University, where I double-majored in Theatre and International Studies and minored in Film & Media Studies. My dream is to write and produce films, and I currently publish a personal Substack for creative fiction and non-fiction, poetry and prose. In college I was editor of...See Arianna's full profile

My favorite part of this work is getting to know each student and creating an individualized approach tailored to them. I'd love to help you clearly and creatively express your ideas or crack that play. Bring on your reading and writing homework, study skill needs, and essay tasks! I look forward to...See Lyssa's full profile

I have tutored students from top ranking universities and high schools in the Washington D.C. area for many years with outstanding results in grades and understanding as well as student confidence and independence. I am confident we can work together to help improve your listening, reading, writing and speaking...See Molly's full profile

I’m Andrew, a writer, poet and teacher who loves inspiring his students to bring out the best in their writing and reading skills. Lighting a spark in my students and seeing them excel where they once had doubts or difficulties is my absolute favorite part of tutoring. Though I have been writing poetry and...See Andrew'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

Hi there—I’m a Columbia and USC grad with over a decade of experience in writing and film. I’m here to help students become more confident in their creativity—whether you’re crafting a standout college essay, polishing your script, or tackling a tough writing assignment. I also enjoy helping students with...See Ariana's full profile

I studied English at Cambridge University, Kenyon College, and won The Vassar Book Award at Brunswick School. My studies focused on time management, reading comprehension, critical thinking, formulating and crystallizing ideas, structure, order, outlining, format, spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. See JAMES'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 have 15 years of experience helping students of all ages and reading levels improve. I plan each class based on the needs and interests of each individual so they get where they want to go with confidence!See Dalal'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

I have an extensive background in tutoring and assisting in the classroom. I have worked with all levels from preschool through adult. I am patient and fun loving with a gentle sense of humor. I believe that everyone has intelligence and ability. I also believe that each person is unique and deserves respect and to...See Zsanine's full profile

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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

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 an extensive writing, reading, and English background. I have designed reading lists, written reading comprehension exercises, worked on long-term writing assignments, and provided editing assistance. I have experience working with native speakers and ESL students of all ages. I received an...See Amani'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 am a former preschool tutor and worked with a group of four students to develop language and literacy skills. I trained to teach elementary subjects with Teach for America in Chicago, and worked with third graders to reinforce both math and reading skills last summer. I believe I can support your child, and...See Jose's full profile

I hold a doctorate in Violin Performance from UCLA, and a Masters of Arts from the Royal Academy of Music, London. I have been teaching violin and piano for over 10 years. I have taught students of all ages and skill levels across Australia, the UK, and USA. I have most recently been a Teaching Assistant and Fellow for...See Xenia's full profile

I have a BS in English from the California Institute of Technology and have significant experience teaching students reading and writing for standardized tests as well as for elementary, middle school, and high school classrooms. I have experience in both creative, expository, and scientific reading and...See Pallavi's full profile

I work with English learners of all levels, though I am most experienced in working with students with at least a basic grasp of speaking and reading. I can help with grammar, sentence structure, essay writing, formal and informal writing, narrative writing, short stories, novels, etc. See Ryan's full profile

After teaching English for 17 years and being an ESL Tutor with a master's degree in translation English-Arabic vs, I found it very interesting to teach my native language Arabic to non-native speakers by following different methods of teaching, such as the cooperative way that I was taught in an intensive course in this...See Kawther'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

I have taught children as young as age four to learn how to read. Engaging them in interactive reading projects, I foster a love of reading in children ages pre-school through high school. This is an important goal: strong readers are strong students. A UCLA alumnus, I majored in English with a focus...See Jy'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

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