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Award-Winning Elementary School Reading Tutors serving Bronx, NY

Gabriela

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Gabriela

Current Undergrad, African American Studies
Gabriela's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Geometry
Calculus

An avid reader and writer herself, Gabriela makes early reading feel like an adventure — building phonics awareness, sight word recognition, and reading fluency through stories that actually excite young learners. She's especially skilled at helping kids transition from decoding individual words to ...

Education

Harvard University

Current Undergrad, African American Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1450
ACT
33
Ivan

Certified Tutor

Ivan

Masters, General and Special Ed, Grades 5 through 9
Ivan's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
College Essays
English Grammar and Syntax

Younger readers benefit from Ivan's special education training, which sharpened his ability to identify exactly where a child's reading process breaks down — whether it's phonics, sight-word recognition, or making sense of what a sentence actually means. He brings a calm, structured approach that bu...

Education

Touro College

Masters, General and Special Ed, Grades 5 through 9

Siena College

Bachelor in Arts, English

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Many elementary students struggle with phonics foundations, fluency, and comprehension—especially as texts become more complex in upper grades. In Bronx schools with an average student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1, personalized attention to these foundational skills can make a significant difference. Reading tutors can identify whether a student needs support with decoding, reading speed, vocabulary, or understanding what they've read, then tailor instruction accordingly.

The first session is an assessment and relationship-building opportunity. A tutor will typically evaluate your child's current reading level, identify specific strengths and areas for growth, and discuss your goals. This helps create a personalized plan focused on whether your child needs help with foundational skills like phonics, building fluency, or improving comprehension strategies.

Reading comprehension involves multiple skills—vocabulary, making connections, asking questions, and visualizing—that tutors can teach explicitly. Through personalized instruction, tutors use strategies like guided questioning, text annotation, and discussion to help students engage more deeply with stories and informational texts. Regular practice with feedback helps students internalize these strategies and apply them independently.

Reading fluency—the ability to read smoothly and with expression—typically improves within 4-6 weeks of consistent, targeted practice. However, the timeline depends on your child's starting point and frequency of tutoring sessions. Most students benefit from 1-2 sessions per week combined with daily reading practice at home, which accelerates progress.

Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have strong backgrounds in reading instruction, literacy development, and elementary education. Many have teaching experience, education degrees, or specialized training in reading intervention. When you get matched with a tutor, you'll have access to their background and qualifications so you can feel confident in their expertise.

Both are essential, and they work together. Early elementary typically emphasizes phonics and decoding, while upper elementary increasingly focuses on comprehension. A reading tutor will assess where your child is in this progression and address the most critical gaps. For example, a student strong in decoding but weak in comprehension needs different strategies than one struggling with phonics.

Reading together daily is one of the most powerful things you can do. Ask your child questions about what they're reading, let them choose books they're interested in, and model reading yourself. Your tutor will also suggest specific strategies and practice activities tailored to your child's needs—consistency between tutoring sessions and home practice dramatically accelerates improvement.

Varsity Tutors makes it easy to connect with a reading tutor who understands your child's needs. You'll share information about your child's current reading level and goals, then get matched with a tutor experienced in elementary reading instruction. From there, you can schedule your first session and begin working on personalized reading growth.

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