Award-Winning Susan Barton Tutors
serving Allentown, PA
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Susan Barton
Tutors in Allentown
Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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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 electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.

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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
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 towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
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 Medicine.
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 tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
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 campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
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 my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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 describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
I am an aspiring applied mathematician, with particular interest in image processing and climate science. I graduated in May 2017 from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in physics and mathematics, and am beginning a PhD program in September 2017 at the University of Chicago in Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States.
I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Susan Barton Reading System is a structured literacy program based on Orton-Gillingham principles, designed to teach reading through explicit, sequential instruction in phonics and decoding skills. It's particularly effective for students who struggle with traditional reading instruction, including those with dyslexia or reading delays. The system emphasizes multisensory learning and builds foundational skills systematically from simple to complex concepts.
While Allentown's 44 schools provide quality education, classroom instruction typically follows a pace that works for the average student—not necessarily for those who need more targeted support. Susan Barton tutoring offers personalized 1-on-1 instruction that moves at your child's pace, provides immediate feedback, and uses multisensory techniques to reinforce each skill before moving forward. This individualized approach is particularly valuable for students who haven't responded to standard reading programs.
Students who benefit most include those with dyslexia, reading delays, difficulty with phonics, slow decoding speed, or those who've struggled despite previous tutoring. However, Susan Barton instruction is also effective for students reading below grade level, those with attention challenges affecting reading, and gifted readers who need more sophisticated decoding strategies. A qualified tutor can assess whether this approach is the right fit for your child's specific needs.
Most students begin showing measurable progress within 4-8 weeks of consistent instruction, though the timeline depends on the severity of the reading difficulty and frequency of sessions. Students typically work through the Susan Barton curriculum over several months to a year, with noticeable improvements in decoding accuracy, reading fluency, and confidence appearing within the first 2-3 months. Consistency is key—regular weekly sessions produce better results than sporadic instruction.
Susan Barton instruction is effective from early elementary through high school, and even for adults. The program is often most impactful when started in elementary grades, but older students with persistent reading difficulties can absolutely benefit from this structured approach. A tutor can adapt the instruction to match your student's age, current reading level, and learning goals, regardless of their grade placement.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors trained in the Susan Barton Reading System who work with students in Allentown and the surrounding area. When you reach out, you can specify that you're looking for Susan Barton instruction, and we'll match you with a qualified tutor whose expertise aligns with your child's reading needs. Our matching process considers your student's grade level, specific challenges, and learning style to ensure a good fit.
The first session typically includes an assessment of your child's current reading level, phonemic awareness, decoding skills, and understanding of letter-sound relationships. The tutor will discuss your child's reading history, any previous interventions, and your goals for improvement. This initial evaluation helps the tutor determine where to begin instruction within the Susan Barton curriculum and establish a personalized learning plan.
Parent involvement significantly enhances results in Susan Barton instruction. Tutors typically provide guidance on how to support reading practice at home, recommend specific activities to reinforce skills between sessions, and keep you updated on progress and areas of focus. Regular communication between tutor and parent ensures consistency and helps your child apply new skills in everyday reading situations, accelerating improvement.
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