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Cynthia

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Cynthia

Master of Arts, Education
Cynthia's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening

I have a Master of Education in Reading and extensive experience instructing reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. I truly enjoy reading challenging literature in my spare time. My love of reading allows me to be passionate about teaching students to appreciate books and develop a lifelong ...

Education

Dallas Baptist University

Master of Arts, Education

Texas State University-San Marcos

Bachelor of Science, Business, General

Nancy

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Nancy

Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching
Nancy's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Certified Wired for Reading
Elementary School English
Elementary School Math

I am a kind, compassionate, certified elementary teacher (AZ/TX). I help students grow confidence along with subject knowledge in a fun, engaging manner. I am experienced in recognizing and addressing learning gaps. I have extensive tutoring experience in both math and reading in one to one, small g...

Education

University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus

Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching

Virgina Tech

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

Lauren

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Lauren

Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Lauren's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Certified Wired for Reading
Elementary School English
English

As an enthusiastic educator for 10 years, I thoroughly enjoy guiding my students to their highest potential. Coming up with new ideas to guide a multi-sensory and individualized learning experience is one of my favorite aspects of this field. I am a patient, caring, and understanding OG instructor a...

Education

College of Charleston

Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Angela

Certified Tutor

Angela

Masters in Education, Special Education
Angela's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Certified Wired for Reading
Elementary School
Elementary School English

I believe all students can learn. I enjoy teaching and finding ways to teach a concept. All students don't learn the same way. I love the challenge of finding a way to get the information across to a student and commit it to memory.

Education

North Georgia College State University

Masters in Education, Special Education

North Georgia College State University

Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Virginia H

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Virginia H

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Virginia's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Certified Wired for Reading
Earth Science
Elementary School Reading

I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Waynesburg University. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education nK-6 with a minor in Children's Literature. I earned a Special Education certificate from Waynesburg University. I am also certified to teach Middle School Science, Socia...

Education

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Waynesburg University

Certificate, Education of Individuals in Elementary Special Education Programs

Andrea

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Andrea

Masters in Education, Early Childhood Special Education
Andrea's other Tutor Subjects
Academic Coaching
Adult ESL/ELL
Algebra
Certified Reading Intervention

I am a retired teacher, linguist - I speak 3 languages (English, Portuguese, and Spanish), wife, and mom of 5 amazing children. I was born and raised in the USA, spending most of my life in sunny south Florida, our family decided to move to Louisiana last year and we love it here.I have been a tutor...

Education

University of Miami

Masters in Education, Early Childhood Special Education

Broward College

Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Jane

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Jane

Current Undergrad Student, English
Jane's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am a current student at Princeton University, obtaining a major in English with minors in Environmental Studies and Musical Theater. I graduated from Sewickley Academy in 2016 as a member of the Cum Laude Society with highest honors for all semesters. I am an AP Scholar with Honors, an Academic Al...

Education

Princeton University

Current Undergrad Student, English

Test Scores
SAT
1540
ACT
34
Anna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Anna

Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders
Anna's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning
ACCUPLACER Language Use

With each of my experiences working with children my passion for education has grown. I first came to Austin to work with a Spanish literacy intervention program through Americorps called A Community for Education (ACE). After my service with ACE I taught at a dual language (Spanish-English) school ...

Education

Oberlin College

Bachelors, Comparative American Studies

The University of Texas at Austin

Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Deborah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Deborah

Master of Arts, English
Deborah's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
ACT Writing
Business
Business Writing

My MA in English with a concentration in Rhetoric and Composition, together with my MA in Adult Education and Continuing Education, qualified me to have a stellar forty-three-year career as a full-time college professor predominately in the University System of Georgia. I have successfully instructe...

Education

Georgia State University

Master of Arts, English

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Master of Arts, Adult and Continuing Education

University of Georgia

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Deborah

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Deborah

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Deborah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Geometry
Math

Hi. I love math and I love teaching math. I am a state certified high school math teacher. I have 31 years of classroom experience. I currently teach Pre-Calculus and AP Statistics.

Education

Clark Atlanta University

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

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Katherine

ACT Science Tutor • +32 Subjects

Hi, my name is Katherine and I've been tutoring in various capacities since 2012. Although I'm currently studying Computer Science at Swarthmore College, I have expertise in a number of subject areas and I'd love to help you out.

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Samantha

10th Grade Reading Tutor • +119 Subjects

I believe every student has a unique learning skill set and every teacher continues to learn from her students. To ensure every student receives the best tutoring, I strive to offer excellent communication and a diverse set of teaching skills.I obtained my Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater where I double majored in International Business and French. I also obtained my paralegal certificate and minored in Legal Studies. After my undergraduate program, I earned my Juris Doctorate from Vermont Law School where I specialized in International Environmental Treaties. I also obtained my certificate in Comparative Legal Systems.I began working as a child care provider in 1998 and continued until I graduated from Law School. I also worked as a para-educator for down-syndrome children in Vermont public schools. For the past four years, I have taught at the collegiate level. I have taught many subjects including legal research and writing, political science, professional development, college career and success, sociology, computer science, English, ethics, and accounting.Besides my formal education, I have a diverse arts background, including Voice, French Horn, and Dance. I enjoy many sports including ice skating, hiking, skiing, and biking. I am currently learning photography. Lastly, I am an avid volunteer in my community. In particular, I provide event management, planning, and fundraising support to Animal Aid, the Girl Scouts, Well Arts, and Humane Educators Reaching Teachers (HEART).From this diverse background, I offer tutoring in English, Literature, Accounting, French, Voice, Elementary and Middle School Math, Phonics, Political Science, Legal Studies, LSAT Prep, Study Skills, Science, and Public Speaking.For my full work history and credential, please feel free to visit my LinkedIn page at: www.linkedin.com/pub/samantha-balmes/50/326/a0a/

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Christopher

Algebra Tutor • +7 Subjects

I am a current student at Rutgers University on track to major in Electrical Engineering. I tutor a wide range of math from elementary level up to high school and college. This range includes algebra, trigonometry, pre-calc and calculus. I have had many experiences through my high school and outside work at kumon learning centers in tutoring. I love helping students not only learn the material themselves, but being able to know it well enough that they can teach it themselves, achieving my goal of getting students to work autonomously without required help. The many interests I have outside of the classroom includes playing basketball, running, video games, and computer programming.

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Jerry

ACT Writing Tutor • +2 Subjects

Hey, I enjoy teaching math, computer science, and the SAT! Contact me if you are interested in these.

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Amy

College English Tutor • +13 Subjects

I have a B.A. in French and a diploma in Business French from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Paris. I also speak Greek, Italian, and Spanish.I have worked as a private tutor in the area of foreign languages, essay writing, and a variety of other subjects for more than a decade. In that time, I have witnessed the difficulties many students have when learning something that seems unfamiliar, uninteresting, or just makes no sense. Seeing this, I believe it is my responsibility to be a positive influence by ensuring that all my students do well and understand the material. For example, with French, I always give them a brief English grammar lesson beforehand which helps tremendously boost their confidence level as the foreign gradually becomes familiar.I am truly excited about working with students and encouraging them to excel. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing a student conquer his/her fears and expressing him/herself in a way he/she never thought possible. I work with each student’s specific needs in a patient yet firm manner. I also exhibit determination, empathy, and humor to make learning an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Most importantly, I am personable and understanding and believe that brings me closer to helping my students.In my free time, I love cooking Mediterranean/Greek cuisine and would love to open a restaurant one day. I also write poetry, short stories, etc. and am currently working on my first novel. Lastly, I adore knitting and crocheting cute, fashionable clothes and accessories for girls.

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Gabrielle

AP Biology Tutor • +25 Subjects

I am recent graduate of Binghamton University, with a Bachelor of Sciences in Biology. I am deeply committed to the value of education, and believe that learning is a gift and an opportunity for growth that should be available to everyone. For this reason, I am passionate about tutoring and helping students, so that everyone is able to not only do well in school, but to fall in love with learning in the process. Anyone can enrich themselves through learning. This is the foundation of my teaching philosophy: in addition to emphasizing results and academic achievement, I believe it is integral to find an individual approach to each student and to focus first and foremost on teaching students to study in a way that is effective and engaging. I tutor elementary, middle, and high school students in all subjects. In my free time, I like to go running, practice dance, learn new languages, and play ping-pong.

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Julie

Languages Tutor • +4 Subjects

I am a graduate of LaSalle University in Mexico City. I received my Bachelor of Science degree inBusiness Administration with a focus on management. I am also a certifiedteacher of Spanish. Since graduation I have worked in Human Resources and I havealso been tutoring children and adults in private and public schools, as wellas online. I am very enthusiastic about teaching my native language because Ifeel that in that way I am enriching my students' education and experiences inlearning aspects of another culture. One area where we seem to have the mostfun is prepping for exams and writing assignments. I am a firm proponent ofeducation, and as a tutor, my approach is based on each of my students'level of proficiency, their goals, and their learning pace. I focus on providinga pleasant and safe experience for my students. I prepare lesson plans that arecreative and introduce new topics in a fun way, spending enough time reviewingthe material. Afterwards, I allow students time to practice on their own. I encourage you to contact me to schedule so togetherwe can start achieving your goals

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Anna

ACT Writing Tutor • +27 Subjects

I honestly love tutoring. While working in finance and publishing over the past decade, I have independently tutored students from many premiere NY and NJ high schools and universities. I continued tutoring even after joining a major private equity firm because of how much I enjoy working one-on-one with students. Breaking down seemingly complex subjects is one of my favorite pastimes--it's part of the reason I also enjoy writing about arcane financial topics like quanto spreads on sovereign CDS. I've also developed a newfound respect for the challenges students face when undergoing years of testing after developing my own study plan to pass the first two CFA exams (I'm taking the third exam in June). This experience has shaped how I work with students to tackle test-taking anxiety and master difficult material quickly.I have both a BA and MA in English from New York University.

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Catherine

Algebra Tutor • +15 Subjects

Hello! My name is Catherine Raj and I am a second-year medical student at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Neuroscience in 2022. Since 2015, I have tutored children from ages 3-16 in areas of math and reading, as well as their school curriculum. Apart from tutoring here, I have worked for the Kumon Learning Center as a teaching instructor for 5 years. While I am certified to tutor a broad range of subjects, I have years of experience with tutoring young children in math and reading, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, phonics, reading comprehension, and much more. I connect with elementary and middle school students very well, as I believe in understanding children in order to give them a fulfilling tutoring experience. I also very much enjoy tutoring pre-algebra and algebra as those are my favorite math subjects, as well as my best! My students and I have always had a deeper level of understanding beyond the books and I pride my style of teaching on that aspect.

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Grace

ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Tutor • +22 Subjects

I am a graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education (3.95 GPA) and New York University (3.98 GPA). I have worked with students of all ages. I love adapting my teaching style to the individual needs of each student to help them fulfill their greatest potentials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Certified Wired for Reading tutors incorporate visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements to strengthen neural pathways for reading and spelling. This might include tracing letter formations while saying sounds, using colored overlays to reduce visual stress, or engaging with manipulatives to build phonemic awareness. The multisensory approach is especially effective for students with dyslexia or other reading differences because it creates multiple memory anchors for decoding and encoding words.

Phonemic awareness—the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in words—is foundational in Certified Wired for Reading instruction. Tutors work on skills like blending sounds into words, segmenting words into sounds, and manipulating phonemes through activities that isolate this skill before connecting it to written letters. Strong phonemic awareness is critical because it directly predicts reading success and is often where students with reading differences need the most targeted support.

Structured literacy in Certified Wired for Reading is explicit, systematic, and sequential—tutors teach phonics rules, syllable patterns, and morphology in a deliberate order rather than assuming students will pick them up incidentally. Every lesson builds on previous concepts, and tutors directly explain the "why" behind spelling and decoding rules. This approach is essential for students with dyslexia or reading differences because it removes ambiguity and provides clear, repeatable strategies they can apply independently.

Orthographic mapping is the process of storing the complete spelling of a word in memory so it can be recognized instantly. Certified Wired for Reading tutors guide students through deliberate mapping by connecting sounds to letters, identifying syllable patterns, and understanding morphological relationships (like root words and affixes). For students with reading differences, explicit orthographic mapping prevents the guessing and decoding struggles that slow reading fluency and comprehension.

Certified Wired for Reading tutors first ensure decoding accuracy—students can sound out and understand individual words—before building fluency. Once decoding is solid, tutors use repeated readings, phrase-level practice, and prosody work to increase reading speed and expression without sacrificing comprehension. This sequenced approach prevents the common problem where students read quickly but don't understand what they've read, or read accurately but so slowly that comprehension breaks down.

Morphology—the study of word parts like roots, prefixes, and suffixes—helps students understand spelling patterns beyond simple phonics rules. A Certified Wired for Reading tutor might teach that "tion" always makes the "shun" sound, or that the prefix "un-" always means "not," giving students predictable rules to apply across hundreds of words. This approach is transformative for students with reading differences because it replaces rote memorization with logical, rule-based strategies they can generalize to new words.

When decoding is effortful and inaccurate, students' working memory is exhausted just sounding out words, leaving little cognitive capacity for understanding meaning. Certified Wired for Reading tutors establish automatic decoding first so that comprehension can become the focus. Once students can decode fluently and accurately, tutors introduce comprehension strategies like visualization, prediction, and summarization—skills that are much more effective when decoding isn't a barrier.

Certified Wired for Reading tutors use assessments like phonemic awareness screeners, nonsense word fluency measures, and oral reading fluency probes to pinpoint exactly where a student's reading breaks down and to measure growth over time. These data-driven assessments show whether a student is improving in decoding accuracy, automaticity, or fluency—providing concrete evidence of progress that guides instruction. This precision is especially important for students with reading differences, where small, incremental gains in foundational skills lead to significant reading improvements.

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