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McKenna
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McKenna

BA Tulane University of Louisiana
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English
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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...

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Molly

AM McDaniel College
AM York College
Certified Reading Intervention
Orton Gillingham Reading

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...

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Mimi

MS Harvard University
BA Dartmouth College
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math
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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...

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Aaron

BA The University of Texas at Dallas
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering Duke University
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra
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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...

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Nina

MS Columbia University
BA Northwestern University
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra
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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...

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Reid

PhD Harvard University
BA Wesleyan University
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
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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,...

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Clara

BA Stanford University
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
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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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Christopher

BA Harvard College
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry
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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...

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Michelle

MD Baylor College of Medicine
BA Rice University
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
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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...

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Charles

BA Yale University
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry
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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. ...

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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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