Award-Winning Susan Barton Tutors
serving Mesa, AZ
Award-Winning
Susan Barton
Tutors in Mesa
Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mount...

Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum educ...
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. I...
Reid
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science,...
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemist...
I am a rising sophomore at Harvard College and am about to declare as a Mechanical Engineering concentrator, working towards a Bachelor of Science degree. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with...
I am a junior Mechanical Engineering major at Yale, and I hope to become a Naval Aviator after college. I am also a varsity sailor, and enjoy playing music with friends when I can get some free time. ...
I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subje...
Liz
I am a graduate of Washington University in St Louis, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Humanities and Anthropology. Since graduation, I have worked as a tutor, teacher, a...
I am tutoring I tend to ask my students to try to "teach" me concepts they are struggling with, or walk me through a problem that is challenging them, so that any conceptual mistakes or assumptions th...
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Susan Barton Reading System is a structured literacy approach designed to teach students how to decode and comprehend text through explicit, systematic instruction. It's particularly effective for students who struggle with phonics, fluency, or reading comprehension, and uses multisensory techniques to help students understand the underlying structure of English. For students in Mesa, this method provides a research-backed alternative to traditional classroom reading instruction, especially when students need more targeted support.
Students who benefit most include those with dyslexia or reading difficulties, struggling readers who haven't responded to classroom instruction, and students who need explicit phonics instruction to build foundational skills. The system also works well for students who read slowly, have weak comprehension, or avoid reading altogether. Varsity Tutors connects students in Mesa with tutors trained in Susan Barton methods who can assess individual needs and create a personalized learning plan.
While Mesa's 194 schools provide quality instruction, classroom teachers work with large groups and may not have time for the individualized, step-by-step approach that struggling readers often need. Susan Barton tutoring provides personalized 1-on-1 instruction that moves at your student's pace, allows tutors to isolate specific skill gaps, and uses multisensory techniques repeatedly until concepts stick. This focused attention is especially valuable for students who need more practice or a different teaching approach than what's available in a traditional classroom setting.
The first session typically includes an assessment to understand your student's current reading level, specific challenges (like phonics gaps, fluency issues, or comprehension struggles), and learning style. The tutor will explain how the Susan Barton system works and discuss realistic goals and a timeline for improvement. This foundation helps the tutor create a customized plan so that subsequent sessions target exactly what your student needs most.
Many students show noticeable progress in fluency and confidence within 4-8 weeks of consistent tutoring, though the timeline depends on the severity of the reading difficulty and frequency of sessions. Students working on foundational phonics skills may see faster gains, while those addressing deeper comprehension issues may need more time. Regular tutoring combined with practice between sessions accelerates results—consistency matters more than speed.
Yes. The Susan Barton system teaches the foundational reading skills—phonics, decoding, and fluency—that underpin all reading instruction, including what's taught in Mesa schools. Tutors can coordinate with classroom teachers and adjust instruction to complement what students are learning in class. This alignment ensures tutoring reinforces school learning while filling specific gaps that classroom instruction may not address.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors trained in the Susan Barton Reading System who work with students in Mesa. When you reach out, you'll be matched with a tutor whose expertise and availability fit your student's needs. Tutors can provide personalized instruction either in-person or online, depending on what works best for your family.
Tutoring costs vary based on the tutor's experience, your location in Mesa, and how frequently your student meets with a tutor. Most families find that consistent tutoring—typically 1-3 sessions per week—produces the best results. Varsity Tutors can discuss pricing and help you find a tutoring plan that fits your budget while supporting your student's reading goals.
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