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Candice

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Candice

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Candice's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
PSAT Writing Skills
SSAT- Elementary Level

Candice's path through Fulbright teaching in Taiwan, Wilson Reading instruction, and years as a teaching artist gave her an unusually wide lens on why readers struggle — sometimes it's phonics, sometimes it's language processing, sometimes it's a confidence problem masquerading as a skills problem. ...

Education

The New School University

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts, English

McKenna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

McKenna

Bachelor in Arts, English
McKenna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

Early reading struggles compound fast — a student who can't decode confidently at seven often avoids reading entirely by ten. McKenna spent two years working directly with elementary learners on phonics, fluency, and comprehension, designing repetitive but engaging practice that builds real momentum...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Regina George

Bachelor's
Regina's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Middle School Math
Algebra

Early reading skills like phonemic awareness and decoding don't always click through standard classroom methods — and Regina's background teaching phonics and elementary reading means she's built fluency-stage scaffolding for young learners who need explicit, patient instruction to connect sounds to...

Education

University

Bachelor's

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Molly

AM
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Orton Gillingham Reading

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...

Education

McDaniel College

AM

York College

AM

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

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

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

Reading intervention is targeted, personalized instruction designed to address specific reading difficulties like decoding, fluency, comprehension, or vocabulary gaps. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, intervention tutoring identifies exactly where a student is struggling and builds skills from that point. For students in Rochester, personalized reading intervention can help catch gaps early and build confidence before they impact performance across all subjects.

Students often struggle with phonemic awareness, decoding unfamiliar words, reading fluency, comprehension of complex texts, and vocabulary development. Some students read slowly and tire easily, while others decode words but don't understand meaning. Intervention tutoring targets these specific areas through diagnostic assessment, ensuring instruction matches each student's actual needs rather than guessing at the problem.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who begin with an assessment to pinpoint your student's reading strengths and gaps. From there, tutors develop a personalized plan using evidence-based strategies like guided reading, phonics practice, fluency exercises, and comprehension strategies tailored to your child's level. Regular progress monitoring helps tutors adjust instruction to keep your student advancing.

Reading struggles can be identified as early as kindergarten or first grade, and early intervention is most effective—the sooner gaps are addressed, the easier they are to close. However, students at any age can benefit from reading intervention, whether in elementary school, middle school, or high school. If you notice your student is reading below grade level, struggling with comprehension, or avoiding reading, it's worth exploring intervention support.

Many students show noticeable improvements in fluency and confidence within 4-8 weeks of consistent intervention tutoring, though the timeline depends on the severity of the gap and frequency of sessions. Deeper improvements in comprehension and independent reading skills often develop over several months as foundational skills strengthen. Consistent practice between sessions accelerates progress, so tutors typically recommend 2-3 sessions weekly for meaningful results.

Expert reading intervention tutors should have strong knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies—ideally with training in evidence-based approaches like the Orton-Gillingham method, Structured Literacy, or Wilson Reading System. Many have backgrounds in special education, literacy coaching, or elementary education. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you'll be matched with a tutor whose expertise aligns with your student's specific reading needs.

The first session focuses on getting to know your student and understanding their reading history, strengths, and challenges. The tutor will likely assess current reading level through informal reading activities, ask about past struggles, and discuss goals with both student and parent. This foundation allows the tutor to design a targeted plan for the following sessions rather than jumping into generic instruction.

Parent involvement significantly strengthens reading intervention outcomes. Tutors typically recommend simple at-home practices like listening to your student read aloud, discussing books together, or practicing specific strategies the tutor introduces. Regular communication between tutor and parent helps reinforce progress and ensures everyone is working toward the same goals. Your feedback about what's working at home also helps the tutor refine the approach.

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