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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
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
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
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
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
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 help students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties develop strong decoding and fluency skills. It uses a systematic, multisensory approach that teaches phonics patterns, syllable types, and word structure in a specific sequence. For students in Atlanta struggling with reading accuracy or fluency, Wilson Reading tutoring provides targeted instruction that builds confidence and comprehension from the ground up.
Wilson Reading tutoring is particularly effective for students who have fallen behind in reading skills, struggle with decoding, or have been diagnosed with dyslexia. The program's structured approach helps students understand the underlying patterns of English, which improves both reading speed and accuracy. With personalized 1-on-1 instruction, tutors can pace lessons to match your child's learning style and celebrate progress at every step, which builds the confidence many struggling readers need.
While Wilson Reading is most commonly used with students in grades 2-8, it can benefit readers of any age who need structured phonics instruction and decoding support. Older students and adults can also benefit from the program if they're rebuilding foundational reading skills. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who assess your student's specific reading level and customize Wilson Reading instruction to meet them where they are, regardless of grade.
Most students begin to notice improvements in decoding accuracy and reading fluency within 4-6 weeks of consistent, focused instruction. Significant progress in comprehension and confidence often emerges over 3-6 months, depending on the student's starting point and frequency of tutoring sessions. Consistency is key—students who work with a tutor 2-3 times per week typically see faster gains than those with less frequent sessions.
During the first session, your tutor will assess your student's current reading level, identify specific challenges with decoding or fluency, and discuss learning goals with you. This diagnostic phase helps the tutor understand whether your child struggles with phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, or comprehension—or a combination—so they can tailor the Wilson Reading curriculum accordingly. You'll leave with a clear picture of your student's strengths and a personalized plan for moving forward.
Absolutely. Wilson Reading tutoring complements what students are learning at school and can actually reinforce classroom instruction by providing additional practice and personalized feedback. With 219 schools across Atlanta's 19 school districts, many students benefit from tutoring that fills gaps or accelerates progress beyond the classroom pace. Your tutor can coordinate with your child's teacher to ensure tutoring aligns with and supports their school reading program.
Expert tutors who teach Wilson Reading have specialized training in structured literacy instruction and often hold certifications in the Wilson Reading System or similar evidence-based reading programs. Many have backgrounds in special education, literacy coaching, or reading intervention. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have demonstrated expertise in helping students with reading difficulties and a track record of building both skills and confidence.
Tutoring rates vary depending on the tutor's experience, your location in Atlanta, and session frequency. Most students benefit from 2-3 sessions per week, and you have flexibility in how often you meet based on your budget and your child's needs. Varsity Tutors can connect you with tutors across different price points, and many offer package rates that make regular sessions more affordable.
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