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4+ years
Megan
Most Praxis Core Reading questions aren't really about comprehension — they test whether you can identify an author's argument structure, distinguish main ideas from supporting details, and evaluate the strength of evidence in a passage. Megan earned her B.A. in English at Sewanee and holds a specia...
Lipscomb University
Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Vanderbilt University
Masters in Education, Special Education
Sewanee: The University of the South
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Miakia
After earning both a Bachelor's and Master's in Education, Miakia sat for the Praxis exams herself — so she knows firsthand which reading question types trip up future teachers, from paired-passage synthesis to those tricky "author's purpose versus tone" distinctions. She teaches a deliberate annota...
Cambridge College
Masters in Education, Education
Christian Brothers University
Bachelor of Education, Education
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Gabriela
Gabriela ran Praxis Core boot camps for aspiring teachers, so she's seen exactly where candidates lose points on the Reading section — usually on inference questions and paired-passage synthesis where the wrong answers are designed to look almost right. Her Master's in Math Education means she passe...
University of California Los Angeles
Master's in Math Education
University of California Los Angeles
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Emma
Having earned a Masters in Education with an elementary teaching focus, Emma knows exactly what the Praxis Core Reading section demands — distinguishing main ideas from supporting details, evaluating arguments, and synthesizing information across paired passages. She breaks down each question type s...
Vanderbilt University
Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Directing and Theatrical Production
Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions
The PRAXIS Core Reading is part of the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE) exam, required by many teacher preparation programs and states for educator certification. It assesses reading comprehension, vocabulary, and the ability to analyze written passages—skills essential for effective teaching. If you're pursuing teacher certification in California, your program likely requires you to pass this exam before student teaching or graduation.
The PRAXIS Core Reading focuses on reading comprehension, inference, vocabulary in context, and the ability to identify main ideas and supporting details in passages. You'll encounter fiction, non-fiction, and academic texts, and you'll need to answer questions about author's purpose, tone, structure, and rhetorical devices. Personalized tutoring helps you develop strategies to tackle different passage types and question formats efficiently.
Many students struggle with time management—the exam requires reading and analyzing passages quickly without sacrificing accuracy. Others find it difficult to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details, or to make inferences based on limited textual evidence. Working with a tutor helps you build reading strategies, practice active annotation, and develop confidence with unfamiliar vocabulary and complex sentence structures.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who provide personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your specific weaknesses—whether that's vocabulary, inference skills, or time management. Tutors work with you on practice passages, teach you effective annotation and reading strategies, and provide detailed feedback on your responses. This targeted approach helps you build the skills and confidence needed to perform well on test day.
Your first session typically includes an assessment of your current reading skills, a discussion of your goals and timeline, and an overview of the exam format and content. The tutor may ask you to work through a sample passage to identify areas for improvement. From there, you'll develop a personalized study plan that focuses on your biggest challenges and maximizes your preparation time.
Preparation timelines vary based on your starting point and exam deadline, but most students benefit from 4-12 weeks of consistent tutoring sessions. If you're working full-time or managing other coursework, a tutor can help you create an efficient study schedule that fits your life. Regular practice combined with personalized feedback accelerates progress and helps you feel ready for test day.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have strong backgrounds in reading, English, or education—many are certified teachers, education specialists, or have advanced degrees in relevant fields. Tutors are selected for their expertise in standardized test preparation and their ability to teach reading comprehension strategies effectively. You can review tutor profiles and choose someone whose experience aligns with your needs.
Tutoring rates vary based on the tutor's experience and your location in Sacramento. Varsity Tutors offers flexible pricing options to fit different budgets, and you can discuss rates directly with tutors before committing to sessions. Many students find that investing in targeted test prep tutoring pays off through improved scores and successful certification, which opens doors to teaching careers.
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