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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
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, and director of tutors at a charter public middle school in Boston. During this time I also received ...
Simmons College
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts in History (minors in Humanities and Anthropology)
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
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
8+ years
Solange
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 subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campu...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
James
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Isabella
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at t...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Operations Research
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Henry
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Harvard College
Bachelor in Arts, History
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Frequently Asked Questions
Certified Reading Intervention (CRI) is a structured, evidence-based approach designed to help students who are reading below grade level. It focuses on foundational skills like phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through systematic, personalized instruction. For students in Fresno, CRI tutoring targets the specific gaps preventing reading progress and builds confidence through targeted practice and immediate feedback.
CRI is more intensive and diagnostic than standard classroom reading instruction. Rather than teaching the whole class at one pace, tutors assess exactly where a student is struggling—whether it's decoding, fluency, or comprehension—and design lessons around those specific needs. This personalized approach is especially valuable in Fresno's diverse school system, where classroom ratios average 20.2:1 students per teacher, making individualized attention difficult to provide in group settings.
Signs your child may benefit from CRI tutoring include difficulty sounding out words, slow reading speed, trouble understanding what they read, avoiding reading, or falling behind grade-level expectations. If your child's school has identified reading gaps or you've noticed these challenges at home, personalized 1-on-1 instruction can address the root causes rather than just the symptoms. Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors experienced in CRI assessment and instruction for students in Fresno.
The first session focuses on assessment and building rapport. The tutor will evaluate your child's current reading level, identify specific strengths and challenges, and discuss learning goals with both student and parent. This diagnostic information guides the personalized instruction plan, ensuring that subsequent sessions target the exact skills—whether phonics, fluency, or comprehension—that will have the biggest impact on your child's reading progress.
Reading gains depend on the severity of the gap and consistency of practice, but many students show measurable improvement in fluency and comprehension within 4-8 weeks of regular tutoring. The key is frequency and follow-through—students who practice between sessions and receive consistent, targeted instruction progress faster. Tutors will track progress regularly and adjust the approach to keep momentum going.
Expert tutors specializing in Certified Reading Intervention typically have training in structured literacy, phonics-based instruction, and reading assessment methods. Many hold certifications in reading intervention, special education, or literacy coaching. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you'll be matched with tutors who have demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and addressing reading difficulties for students at your child's level.
No—personalized tutoring complements classroom instruction rather than conflicting with it. Tutors can coordinate with your child's teacher to understand what's being taught in class and reinforce those skills while also filling specific gaps. This aligned approach helps your child succeed in both settings and prevents confusion from mixed instructional methods.
Contact Varsity Tutors to discuss your child's reading needs and goals. You'll be matched with a tutor experienced in CRI who can work with your schedule and learning style. The process is straightforward—share what you're hoping to address, and we'll connect you with the right expert to help your child build reading confidence and skills.
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