Award-Winning Reading Intervention Tutors
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Reading Intervention
Tutors in Harrisburg
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 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 training in Reading Recovery. I started my career teaching kindergarten and currently am a reading specialist in my school district, where I work one on one and in small groups with struggling readers. My passion is for tutoring early learners to help them gain the skills they need to grow as readers and writers. In my tutoring sessions I love to get to know my learners interests and personalities. I incorporate manipulatives, sight word games, leveled texts, and writing into sessions to make sessions more engaging. I love to build confidence in my learners by focusing on their strengths in order to get the most amount of growth out of my learners. My hobbies include exercise, spending time with my family, and going to the beach.
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. Her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School and BA in English from the University of Chicago ground her in the structure of language itself, which she brings to bear when building decoding and comprehension skills from the ground up. Rated 4.7 by families.
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. Her 5.0 rating speaks to the patience and positivity she brings to every session.
Hello! I'm a reading intervention specialist with over 15 years of experience helping struggling readers build stronger skills and confidence. I use an Orton-Gillinghaminspired, structured literacy that is explicit, systematic, multisensory, and tailored to each learner. Sessions may include phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, spelling, fluency, comprehension, and writing based on individual needs. My goal is to strengthen the foundational literacy skills that make reading easier.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cardiff University, and have a Masters in Counseling from Monash University. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, I am passionate and experienced in using a multi-sensory approach to tutoring students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Having worked in an educational setting for over 11 years in Hong Kong, I am experienced in working with students from kindergarten all the way through to primary school.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reading intervention is targeted, intensive instruction designed for students who are struggling with foundational reading skills like phonics, fluency, comprehension, or vocabulary. Unlike general classroom reading instruction, intervention focuses on closing specific skill gaps through personalized strategies tailored to each student's needs. Tutors work one-on-one to identify exactly where a student is struggling and provide focused practice to build confidence and progress.
Research shows that personalized 1-on-1 instruction significantly accelerates learning, especially for struggling readers. With a tutor's focused attention, your child receives immediate feedback, targeted practice on weak areas, and strategies that work specifically for their learning style. Many students see measurable improvements in fluency, comprehension, and confidence within weeks of starting consistent tutoring.
The first session is an assessment and relationship-building meeting. A tutor will work with your child to understand their current reading level, identify specific challenges (like decoding, fluency, or comprehension), and learn about their interests and learning preferences. This information helps the tutor create a personalized plan focused on your child's most pressing needs and goals.
Students often struggle with phonemic awareness and decoding (especially in elementary grades), reading fluency (reading too slowly or without expression), and comprehension (understanding what they've read). Some students also have difficulty with vocabulary or connecting ideas across texts. Tutors in Harrisburg work with students across all these areas, using evidence-based interventions matched to each child's specific challenges.
Many students show noticeable improvement in fluency and confidence within 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring, especially with 2-3 sessions per week. More significant gains in comprehension and independent reading skills typically develop over several months as foundational skills strengthen. The timeline depends on the severity of the initial struggles and how frequently your child receives instruction.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have expertise in reading instruction, literacy development, and evidence-based intervention strategies. Many have backgrounds in education, special education, or reading specialist training. All tutors are vetted for their ability to assess reading levels, create targeted intervention plans, and adapt instruction based on student progress.
Absolutely. Tutors provide strategies and recommendations for reinforcing skills between sessions, which significantly boosts progress. They can suggest specific books matched to your child's level, model reading techniques you can practice together, and explain why certain approaches work. This partnership between tutor, student, and parent creates a consistent learning environment that accelerates improvement.
Contact Varsity Tutors and describe your child's reading challenges and goals. You'll be matched with a tutor experienced in reading intervention who can work with your child's schedule and learning style. After an initial assessment, the tutor will develop a personalized intervention plan and begin working with your child toward measurable progress.
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