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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

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

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

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

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

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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