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Candice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Candice

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Candice's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Elementary Level

Candice's path through Fulbright teaching in Taiwan, Wilson Reading instruction, and years as a teaching artist gave her an unusually wide lens on why readers struggle — sometimes it's phonics, sometimes it's language processing, sometimes it's a confidence problem masquerading as a skills problem. ...

Education

The New School University

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

McKenna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

McKenna

Bachelor in Arts, English
McKenna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

Early reading struggles compound fast — a student who can't decode confidently at seven often avoids reading entirely by ten. McKenna spent two years working directly with elementary learners on phonics, fluency, and comprehension, designing repetitive but engaging practice that builds real momentum...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Regina George

Bachelor's
Regina's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Algebra

Early reading skills like phonemic awareness and decoding don't always click through standard classroom methods — and Regina's background teaching phonics and elementary reading means she's built fluency-stage scaffolding for young learners who need explicit, patient instruction to connect sounds to...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Emily

AM
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Orton Gillingham Reading

When a student reads a passage and can't recall what it said, the problem could live anywhere — weak phonics foundations, limited vocabulary, or difficulty with inference. Emily identifies the specific breakdown point and designs repetitive-but-varied practice around it, drawing on her graduate trai...

Education

Montclair State University

AM

Test Scores
SAT
1280

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Molly

AM
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
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 for teaching reading continued and I furthered my education at Mount Saint Mary's University for tr...

Education

McDaniel College

AM

York College

AM

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading intervention is targeted, intensive instruction designed for students who are struggling with foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, decoding, or comprehension. Unlike general classroom reading instruction, intervention focuses on closing specific skill gaps through personalized strategies tailored to each student's needs. For students in Orlando, this means getting one-on-one support that addresses the exact areas holding them back from reading success.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to diagnose exactly where a student is struggling—whether it's decoding words, building fluency, or understanding what they read—and then provide targeted practice in those specific areas. Research on individualized instruction shows significant gains when students receive focused, expert support. With consistent intervention, students typically see improvements in both reading level and confidence within weeks.

Reading difficulties can be identified as early as kindergarten or first grade, and early intervention is most effective. However, students at any age can benefit from reading intervention—whether they're in elementary school, middle school, or high school. The key is recognizing signs like slow reading speed, difficulty sounding out words, or trouble understanding what they've read, and getting support as soon as possible.

The first session focuses on assessment and building rapport. A tutor will work with your student to understand their current reading level, identify specific challenges, and learn about their interests and learning style. This foundation allows the tutor to create a personalized plan targeting your student's needs, whether that's phonemic awareness, sight words, fluency, or comprehension strategies.

Reading intervention helps with a wide range of challenges including difficulty with phonics and decoding, slow reading speed (fluency), trouble understanding what's been read (comprehension), limited vocabulary, and struggles with reading stamina. Many students also benefit from intervention when they have dyslexia or other reading-related learning differences. Expert tutors can pinpoint which skills need attention and provide evidence-based strategies to build them.

In a classroom with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio like many Orlando schools, teachers have limited time for individual feedback. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction means your student gets immediate, specific feedback on their reading—whether they're misreading certain word patterns, skipping over details, or rushing through text. This real-time guidance helps students correct mistakes and build stronger habits, rather than practicing errors repeatedly.

Many students show noticeable improvement in reading confidence and fluency within 4-6 weeks of consistent, targeted instruction. More significant gains in reading level typically develop over a few months of regular sessions. The timeline depends on the severity of the reading challenge, how frequently your student receives instruction, and how much they practice between sessions.

Varsity Tutors connects you with experienced reading intervention tutors who understand how to diagnose and address specific reading challenges. When you reach out, you'll be matched with a tutor whose expertise and teaching style fit your student's needs. This personalized approach ensures your student gets instruction from someone qualified to help them succeed.

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