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Aaron

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
Mimi

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

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

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

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...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Clara

Bachelors, Psychology
Clara's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math

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...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors, Psychology

Test Scores
SAT
1510

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

Certified Tutor

Charles

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Frequently Asked Questions

The Susan Barton Reading System is a structured literacy approach designed to teach reading through explicit, systematic phonics instruction. It emphasizes the connection between sounds and letters, helping students build foundational decoding skills that are essential for reading fluency and comprehension. This method is particularly effective for students who struggle with traditional reading instruction or have dyslexia.

Students who benefit most include those with reading difficulties, dyslexia, or those who haven't responded well to conventional classroom reading instruction. The system also works well for students who need explicit, step-by-step instruction in phonics and decoding. For students in Port St. Lucie with an average student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1, personalized Susan Barton instruction provides the focused attention that struggling readers often need.

Personalized Susan Barton tutoring focuses entirely on your student's individual learning pace and specific reading challenges, whereas classroom instruction must accommodate diverse learner needs simultaneously. Tutors can diagnose exactly where a student's reading skills break down and address those gaps directly, often showing faster progress than classroom-only instruction. Additionally, one-on-one instruction allows for immediate feedback and adjustment of teaching methods based on what's working best for your student.

Students typically see measurable improvements in phonemic awareness, decoding accuracy, reading fluency, and comprehension within weeks of consistent instruction. Many students experience increased confidence and motivation as they begin to understand how letters and sounds work together. The timeline varies by student, but structured literacy approaches like Susan Barton have strong research support for helping struggling readers catch up to grade-level expectations.

The first session typically involves an assessment to identify your student's current reading level, specific strengths, and areas needing support. The tutor will explain how the Susan Barton approach works and establish a baseline for tracking progress. This initial meeting helps create a personalized plan tailored to your student's unique learning needs.

Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who specialize in Susan Barton reading instruction and understand the specific needs of Port St. Lucie students. When you reach out, you can specify that you're looking for Susan Barton expertise, and we'll match you with a qualified tutor experienced in this structured literacy approach. This ensures your student gets instruction from someone who knows the system inside and out.

Susan Barton instruction can benefit students from early elementary through high school, depending on their reading level and needs. The approach is particularly effective for younger students building foundational skills, but it also helps older students who have struggled with reading for years. A tutor can assess your student's current level and determine the best entry point into the Susan Barton curriculum regardless of their age or grade.

Most students benefit from consistent, regular instruction—typically 2-3 sessions per week—to build momentum and reinforce skills between sessions. The frequency can be adjusted based on your student's progress, learning pace, and specific challenges. A tutor can recommend the ideal schedule after the initial assessment and adjust it as your student makes gains.

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