Top Reading Tutors serving Vancouver
Aaron: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...are test prep, essay writing, and literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly and methodically with targeted practice in the areas where you need it most. Most importantly, I'll make our classes fun. Outside...
Education & Certification
San Francisco State University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Verbal: 700
Shannon: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I am a recent Portland transplant from the East Coast, along with my fiancee and our dog Max. I'm in the process of transitioning into a career in software development, and am currently attending a coding bootcamp downtown. When I'm not wrestling with Ruby and JavaScript, you can find me exploring Portland parks or hanging out reading and playing video games. I think I'm a great tutor because I genuinely love learning, no matter the...
Education & Certification
St. John's College - Annapolis - Bachelors, Liberal Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800
Michelle: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...social studies, tutoring in middle-school and high-school classrooms, teaching English as a second language to adults, and one-on-one tutoring in Math and Language Arts. I tutor Math up through Algebra II, middle and high school English & grammar, and the core subjects of middle school. My intent, when tutoring, is to responsively connect with students, so that they can engage in understanding their subject and acquire learning tools to attack new material confidently. My favorite...
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Oregon State University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Emily: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...well as commercial banking, preferably in the healthcare sector. As a current Sophomore, Miss Couch is actively seeking an internship in the latter fields. Miss Couch graduated from Jesuit High School in Portland, Oregon with a GPA of 4.05 after taking AP and Honors courses and as a distinguished member of National Honors Society and Spanish National Honors Society. Miss Couch possesses excellent organization and communication skills, proficiency in basic computer skills and a diligent...
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33
Rebecca: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
Hi! My name is Becky, and I would love to be your tutor! I recently graduated from Lewis & Clark College, I majored in psychology and minored in Latin American Studies. I have completed coursework in many other areas, such as statistics, geometry, physics, Spanish, chemistry and art. I'm no stranger to standardized testing either. I have worked with kids of all ages in a variety of educational settings, from academic tutoring to guitar and...
Education & Certification
Lewis & Clark College - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Madeleine: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...and presenting them clearly in a technically correct manner, both in class and through my written work. Consequently, I have had much practice writing and editing my own work as well as editing that of my classmates. I am also pursuing a minor in education and am seriously considering pursuing a career in the educational field after graduating. I am passionate about helping others learn to the fullest extent of their abilities while enjoying the...
Education & Certification
University of Notre Dame - Current Undergrad, Program of Liberal Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Libby: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I started tutoring while I was still in high school through my school's tutoring center. Since then, I've developed a passion for tutoring. I find a lot of beauty in topics from Mathematics to Literature to Latin, and I love finding new ways to explain complex topics to students. I have a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Math, but I also have an extensive background in Latin Language, standardized test preparation, grammar,...
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University of Kansas - Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Marilyn: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...community and landscape of the Pacific Northwest. I worked as a peer tutor in high school and college, and have tutored English, Math, Reading, Writing, Attic Greek, Latin, and Humanities. I also spent five years as a Hebrew School teacher where I worked with elementary age children teaching basic Hebrew and Jewish studies. I'm passionate about tutoring because I believe every student can achieve any academic goal they set their mind to as long as...
Education & Certification
Reed College - Bachelors, Classics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Sara: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...continued my language studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison as a senior in high school when my family returned to the States. When I entered college at Lewis & Clark, I decided to continue my academic Spanish and pursued a major in Spanish Literature. As a part of my college experience, I spent six months living in Santiago, Chile attending La Universidad de Chile. At Lewis & Clark I additionally majored in anthropology and...
Education & Certification
BA - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, Anthropology, Art
Luke: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...I just moved to Portland, OR from Washington D.C., and I am excited to see what the West Coast has to offer. I love learning and teaching, and I am excited to share what I know of standardized tests, the English language, and of writing overall. I tutored for two programs while at Princeton; one was the Petey Greene Prisoner Assistance Program, which provided one-on-one tutoring with inmates in the correctional education system. I also...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Architecture
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Marie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...Credential and Texas English Credential. These programs and my work in the classroom have been meaningful experiences for me to develop my skills as an educator. I appreciate the need to address my students' according to their specific needs and capabilities. One of my favorite aspects of teaching is adapting instruction to suit the students I am working with, so that I get to see the moment when lessons "click" for them.
Education & Certification
Biola University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Biola University - Master of Arts Teaching, High School Teaching
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Verbal: 700
Derek : Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to look over my tutoring profile. I am recent graduate from Pacific University's Graduate School of Education who is excited at the prospect of working with students to help them achieve their goals academically, as well as promote the necessary skills and character traits that will serve students professionally as they ponder their future navigating a complicated, contemporary marketplace. I utilize student-centered approaches when instructing and when...
Education & Certification
University of Oregon - Bachelors, Philosophy
Pacific University - Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
Sam Moody: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...up. Now that I am a bonafide "grown up," all I want to do is help kids fall in love with literature and language. I graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing. During my time there, I was placed on the Dean's list twice and was an active member Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, where I spent many hours helping my peers with their classes. Since then,...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, English
Pacific University - Master of Fine Arts, Writing, General
ACT English: 33
Natalie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I want to help students of all ages and abilities find love and motivation in school, just like I did from amazing teachers when I was younger. I have experience with working with children between the ages of six and twelve years old from coaching gymnastics, and I also tutored high school freshman in pre-algebra last year.... Students can become independent learners by encouraging them to work on difficult problems on their own at first, rather...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
Grace: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I discovered a love for instruction and tutoring while working at Four Winds Westward Ho, a summer camp on Orcas Island. I was lucky enough to interact and teach campers of all ages, and continued to explore teaching at school. More often than not I found myself helping friends and fellow classmates with papers and general questions about the texts we covered in class. I hope to share my passion and knowledge with other students...
Education & Certification
University of Puget Sound - Bachelors, English Literature
Rachael: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I am currently an undergraduate student at Portland State University studying to become a deep ocean biologist. I have a passion for anything science related and love to teach others about what lives beneath the sea. I am an instructor for a science based summer camp where I teach the fundamentals of science to K-5 students. My favorite part about my job is showing how exciting the world is around us when you dive in...
Education & Certification
Portland State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Maggie: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...and became fluent in Spanish after spending six months in Buenos Aires, Argentina and six weeks in Atenas, Costa Rica. I have informally tutored both native Spanish-speakers and native English-speakers in English and Spanish. I love to share my passion for Spanish and language with others and help students excel in their practice of the Spanish language. I have also helped students with college essays and grant proposals for funded summer internships. I understand how...
Education & Certification
Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Deborah: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...have always loved teaching, especially one-on-one. In fact, the entire time I was in school I was torn between becoming a teacher and becoming a Registered Dietitian. I was at the top of my class all the way through my bachelors and masters degrees. This is because I was very studious. As a result, I often helped other students who were struggling. This is why I was truly excited when I learned about Varsity Tutors....
Education & Certification
California State University-San Bernardino - Bachelor of Science, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
Loma Linda University - Master in Public Health, Nutrition Sciences
Austin: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
...belief remains that as you become a better writer you will become a better thinker, a better member of our society and ultimately a stronger person as a result. If you are reading this, you have already distinguished yourself as someone who seeks help and wants to become better. Successful people are not fearless, but instead they stand up and face their fears and move forward. Seeking help is often a frightening experience, especially in...
Education & Certification
Linfield College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
CJ: Vancouver Reading tutor
Certified Reading Tutor in Vancouver, WA
I began tutoring as a big sister tutoring her little brother in math, English, and Spanish. Throughout high school, I TA'd Hebrew, Jewish American History, and Torah studies at Sunday school. I spent every summer working at summer camps, where I helped teach science and art history. In college, I tutored French and American Politics. I believe that teaching material to others is the best way to learn. So, for me, tutoring has always been...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Politics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760
Private Reading Tutoring in Vancouver, WA
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The Common Core literacy standards have become a top priority in the US world of education. It represents the K-12 standards for what each student should be able to understand and do when they reach the end of each grade level. CCR (College and Career Readiness) standards are also important, especially if you plan to attend a university or college after graduating from high school. Then, there are other state standardized tests that you need to be prepared for as well, such as the End-of-Course exams (EOC), Measurements of Student Progress (MSP), and Smarter Balance. Tutors are a great way to review material to prepare for these exams.
All of these standardized tests require passing grades in reading. Is your reading level where you want it to be? If the answer is no, then you should look into getting a reading tutor. Varsity Tutors connects students with reading tutors who grasp the concepts of digraphs, fluency, decoding, phonological awareness, prosody, cause and effect, homophones and homographs, idioms, and compound words. Varsity Tutors can help you find a professional reading tutor in Vancouver who can offer you engaging study sessions to make the most use of your time.
How can a reading tutor help you improve your grades and overall test scores? A tutor could help you learn word recognition, which is the art of knowing words by sight. This might improve your reading speed, which speeds up how long it takes to comprehend the passage of a text. In time, with tutoring, studying, and practice, you could become a fluent reader. You could have the ability to relate what you've just read to people, places, and things you already know. All of this helps to try to improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and overall reading skills. Contact Varsity Tutors for assistance in connecting with reading tutors near Vancouver.
To be proficient in reading, you need to understand the five pillars of reading instruction. Phonemic awareness enables you to manipulate, identify, and hear individual sounds. Phonics correlates letters, or groups of them, with sounds. Fluency helps you read quickly with accuracy. Vocabulary is the meaning behind each word. And finally, comprehension is the ability to truly understand what you read.
Varsity Tutors educational directors can help you connect with reading tutoring in Vancouver, WA, to work towards improving all of these skills. Call the educational directors in Vancouver, WA, to find an expert tutor in reading to strive to ensure success in your course.
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