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Certified Tutor
5+ years
Two years of teaching elementary students who struggled with literacy gave McKenna firsthand experience identifying where decoding, fluency, or comprehension breaks down. She builds targeted exercises around phonemic awareness and sight-word recognition for younger readers, while older students get ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
5+ years
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...
McDaniel College
AM
York College
AM
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
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
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
8+ years
Solange
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...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Certified Reading Intervention is a specialized approach to reading instruction designed for students who struggle with foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Unlike general tutoring, it uses evidence-based diagnostic assessments to identify specific reading gaps and targets those areas with structured, systematic instruction. Tutors trained in reading intervention use targeted strategies to help students build confidence and competence in reading.
With an average student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1 across Detroit's 54 school districts, many students don't receive the individualized attention needed to address reading challenges early. Certified Reading Intervention provides personalized 1-on-1 instruction focused specifically on your student's reading needs, helping them catch up to grade level and build the strong foundation necessary for success in all other subjects.
Reading intervention can be effective at any grade level, from early elementary through high school, though it's most impactful when started earlier. If your student is struggling with decoding, fluency, or comprehension—whether they're in 2nd grade or 10th grade—Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor trained in intervention strategies appropriate for their level and needs.
In the first session, your tutor will assess your student's current reading level, identify specific challenges (like phonemic awareness, decoding, or comprehension), and discuss learning history and goals. This diagnostic information helps the tutor create a personalized instruction plan tailored to your student's strengths and needs, ensuring every session builds toward meaningful progress.
Yes. Certified Reading Intervention addresses the full range of reading skills—from phonics and decoding to fluency and comprehension. Many struggling readers need support in multiple areas, and tutors trained in intervention use scaffolded strategies to build each skill systematically, helping students not just read faster, but understand what they're reading.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors trained and experienced in reading intervention strategies. When you reach out, share details about your student's reading challenges and grade level, and we'll match you with a tutor whose expertise aligns with your student's specific needs. You can start with personalized 1-on-1 instruction right away.
Progress varies based on the severity of reading challenges and consistency of instruction, but many students show noticeable improvements in fluency and confidence within 4-8 weeks of regular tutoring. More significant gains in comprehension and grade-level reading skills often emerge over a longer period as foundational skills strengthen and compound.
Absolutely. In fact, personalized 1-on-1 intervention tutoring complements classroom instruction by targeting your student's specific gaps and providing the intensive, focused practice they need to keep up with grade-level expectations. Your tutor can coordinate with your student's teacher to reinforce school-based reading strategies and ensure consistent progress.
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