Award-Winning Wilson Reading Tutors
serving San Francisco, CA
Award-Winning
Wilson Reading
Tutors in San Francisco
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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The Wilson Reading System's structured, multisensory approach to decoding requires a tutor who genuinely understands how English phonology and morphology work together. Candice's University of Chicago English degree gave her deep knowledge of the language's structure, and her experience in reading intervention settings means she knows how to move through Wilson's syllable types and word-attack strategies at a pace that builds real confidence. She keeps sessions systematic but never robotic.

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 electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
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 towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
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 my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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 tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
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 campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
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 describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
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 Medicine.
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 Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
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 the college level. I have also taught at summer programs for gifted middle school and high school students. I am passionate about tutoring kids in math and science because I think that a strong foundation in STEM at an early age can set the tone for their future. In my spare time I like to engage in athletics, and was a Division 1 rower in college.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wilson Reading System is a structured literacy program designed to teach students phonics, decoding, and fluency through a systematic, multisensory approach. It's particularly effective for students who struggle with reading due to dyslexia or other reading difficulties, as it breaks down language into manageable components and builds foundational skills step-by-step. For students in San Francisco, personalized instruction using Wilson Reading principles can help accelerate reading progress and build confidence.
Students who benefit most from Wilson Reading include those with dyslexia, phonological processing difficulties, or significant gaps in foundational reading skills like phonemic awareness and decoding. It's also valuable for English language learners who need explicit instruction in sound-symbol relationships. If your student has struggled with traditional reading instruction or has been identified with a reading disability, personalized Wilson Reading tutoring can provide the targeted support they need to catch up and succeed.
During an initial session, a tutor will assess your student's current reading level, identify specific areas of difficulty (such as phonics, fluency, or comprehension), and discuss your goals for tutoring. This diagnostic approach allows the tutor to create a customized learning plan tailored to your student's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach. You'll leave with a clear understanding of where your student stands and how personalized instruction will address their reading challenges.
Reading improvement timelines vary depending on the severity of the student's difficulties and the frequency of tutoring, but many students show noticeable progress in phonemic awareness and decoding within 4-8 weeks of consistent, personalized instruction. More significant gains in fluency and comprehension typically develop over several months as foundational skills strengthen. Regular practice between sessions and parental involvement accelerate progress, so your tutor will provide strategies and activities to support learning at home.
Wilson Reading is a specific, evidence-based curriculum that uses explicit, systematic instruction in phonics and decoding—it's not just reading practice or comprehension strategies. Tutors trained in Wilson Reading follow a structured scope and sequence to build skills progressively, making it especially effective for students with reading disabilities or significant skill gaps. General reading support might focus on comprehension or book discussion, while Wilson Reading addresses the foundational decoding skills that unlock reading success.
Ideally, a Wilson Reading tutor should have formal training or certification in the Wilson Reading System, which demonstrates expertise in the program's methodology and approach. They should also have experience working with students who have reading difficulties or dyslexia and understand how to assess progress and adjust instruction based on individual needs. When you connect with a tutor through Varsity Tutors, you can discuss their specific training and experience to ensure they're the right fit for your student's needs.
Yes, personalized Wilson Reading tutoring complements school instruction very well and can actually reinforce what students are learning in the classroom. A tutor can provide additional practice, fill gaps in foundational skills, and offer targeted support for specific challenges your student faces—all while working collaboratively with teachers. With San Francisco's average student-teacher ratio of 20.2:1, many students benefit from the one-on-one attention that tutoring provides, allowing them to progress at their own pace.
Tutoring costs vary based on factors like tutor expertise, session frequency, and your location in San Francisco, but personalized instruction is an investment in your student's literacy foundation and long-term academic success. Many families find that consistent tutoring over several months yields significant improvements in reading ability, which benefits all other subjects. During your initial consultation, you can discuss pricing options and session frequency to find an approach that works for your budget and goals.
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