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5+ years
Two years of teaching elementary students who struggled with literacy gave McKenna firsthand experience identifying where decoding, fluency, or comprehension breaks down. She builds targeted exercises around phonemic awareness and sight-word recognition for younger readers, while older students get ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
5+ years
I received my degree in Elementary Education from York College of Pennsylvania. I then attended McDaniel College where I received a masters degree in reading and became a Reading Specialist. My love for teaching reading continued and I furthered my education at Mount Saint Mary's University for tr...
McDaniel College
AM
York College
AM
Certified Tutor
6+ years
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 education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
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, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
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. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
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, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Clara
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 they are making become clear. In addition, I am a firm believer in never providing the answer to a spe...
Stanford University
Bachelors, Psychology
Certified Tutor
Christopher
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 my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tut...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
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 Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
Charles
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 have been tutoring my fellow students throughout my entire academic career, and I would best descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
Certified Reading Intervention is a specialized, evidence-based approach that targets specific reading deficits like decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Unlike general reading support, it uses structured assessments to identify exactly where a student is struggling and applies targeted interventions based on the science of reading. Tutors trained in reading intervention follow systematic protocols to address foundational skills that impact overall literacy development.
With Phoenix's 17.6:1 average student-teacher ratio across 580 schools, many students don't get the individualized attention needed to overcome reading challenges. Certified Reading Intervention provides personalized 1-on-1 instruction focused specifically on your child's reading gaps, whether that's phonics, sight words, fluency, or comprehension strategies. This targeted approach helps students catch up and build confidence in their reading abilities.
Certified Reading Intervention addresses foundational reading skills including phonemic awareness, phonics and decoding, sight word recognition, reading fluency, and comprehension strategies. It's also effective for students struggling with dyslexia, reading delays, or those who simply haven't clicked with traditional classroom instruction. Tutors assess each student's specific needs and create a personalized plan to build stronger reading skills from the ground up.
The first session focuses on getting to know your student and understanding their reading strengths and challenges. Tutors will likely conduct informal assessments, ask about reading history, and discuss specific concerns or goals. This information helps create a personalized tutoring plan tailored to your student's needs, learning style, and pace of progress.
Look for tutors with specific training in reading intervention frameworks (such as Orton-Gillingham, Wilson Reading System, or similar structured literacy programs) and ideally credentials like a Reading Specialist certification or training in the science of reading. Experience working with students who have reading difficulties or dyslexia is valuable. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have demonstrated expertise in evidence-based reading intervention techniques.
Reading progress depends on the severity of the student's challenges and consistency of tutoring, but many students show noticeable improvements in fluency and confidence within 4-8 weeks of regular sessions. More significant gains in comprehension and decoding typically develop over several months of sustained, targeted instruction. Tutors track progress regularly and adjust strategies to keep students moving forward.
Most students benefit from 2-3 sessions per week for consistent progress, though frequency can vary based on the severity of reading challenges and your student's schedule. More frequent sessions early on can accelerate foundational skill development, while some students maintain progress with once-weekly sessions after building stronger skills. Your tutor will recommend a frequency that best supports your student's goals.
Parent involvement significantly boosts reading progress. Tutors typically share strategies and practice activities you can reinforce at home between sessions, and regular communication about your student's progress helps you understand what they're working on. Even 10-15 minutes of daily reading practice with your student, guided by tutor recommendations, can make a meaningful difference in building fluency and confidence.
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