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Certified Tutor
4+ years
Candice
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 i...
The New School University
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, English
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wilson Reading System is a structured literacy program designed to teach reading and spelling through explicit, systematic phonics instruction. It's particularly effective for students who struggle with decoding and fluency, breaking down language into manageable components so students can understand how letters and sounds work together to form words.
With 292 schools across Washington serving over 91,000 students, many learners benefit from personalized reading instruction tailored to their specific needs. Wilson Reading tutoring provides one-on-one support that addresses foundational gaps in phonics, decoding, and fluency—skills that directly improve reading comprehension and confidence across all subjects.
Wilson Reading is effective for students in elementary through high school, and even adults, depending on their reading level and needs. The program is designed to meet students where they are, whether they're in early elementary learning foundational phonics or older students working to overcome persistent reading difficulties.
While Wilson Reading is highly effective for students with dyslexia and reading disabilities, it benefits any student who struggles with phonics, decoding, or fluency. Many students simply need more structured, explicit instruction than traditional classroom teaching provides, and Wilson Reading's systematic approach works well for a wide range of learners.
The first session typically involves an assessment to understand your child's current reading level, specific challenges, and learning style. Tutors will discuss goals, explain how the Wilson Reading approach works, and begin building a personalized instruction plan that targets your child's foundational needs in phonics and decoding.
Many students begin showing progress in fluency and confidence within a few weeks of consistent instruction, though the timeline varies based on the severity of reading gaps and frequency of sessions. Most students benefit from ongoing tutoring over several months to build strong, lasting decoding skills and reading independence.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have expertise in the Wilson Reading System and structured literacy instruction. When you get matched with a tutor, you can review their background, certifications, and experience with Wilson Reading to ensure they're the right fit for your child's needs.
Varsity Tutors makes it easy to connect with qualified Wilson Reading tutors for students in Washington. Simply tell us about your child's reading level and goals, and we'll match you with an expert tutor who can provide personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your child's specific needs and learning style.
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