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5+ years
Two years of teaching elementary students who struggled with literacy gave McKenna firsthand experience identifying where decoding, fluency, or comprehension breaks down. She builds targeted exercises around phonemic awareness and sight-word recognition for younger readers, while older students get ...
Tulane University of Louisiana
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
5+ years
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...
McDaniel College
AM
York College
AM
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
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...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
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...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
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 ...
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
Certified Tutor
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...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Solange
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...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Certified Tutor
Christopher
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...
Harvard College
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Clara
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...
Stanford University
Bachelors, Psychology
Certified Tutor
Liz
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 ...
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Certified Reading Intervention (CRI) is a specialized, evidence-based program designed to help students who struggle with reading fluency, decoding, and comprehension. It uses structured, systematic instruction to target specific reading deficits and build foundational skills. For students in McAllen, personalized 1-on-1 instruction through CRI can accelerate reading progress and boost confidence in a way that classroom instruction alone often cannot.
Students who struggle with phonemic awareness, decoding, sight words, reading fluency, or comprehension are ideal candidates for CRI tutoring. This includes students with dyslexia, reading delays, or those who simply haven't developed strong foundational reading skills. If your child is falling behind grade-level reading expectations or shows frustration with reading tasks, personalized intervention can make a significant difference.
The first session focuses on assessment and building rapport. A tutor will evaluate your student's current reading level, identify specific areas of struggle (like phonics or fluency), and discuss learning goals with you and your student. This information guides the creation of a personalized CRI plan tailored to your student's needs and pace.
Many students show noticeable progress in fluency and confidence within 4-8 weeks of consistent, personalized instruction. Deeper gains in comprehension and independent reading skills typically develop over several months. Progress depends on the severity of the reading gap, frequency of sessions, and student engagement—but structured CRI tutoring accelerates growth significantly compared to classroom instruction alone.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who have specialized training in reading intervention, phonics, and literacy instruction. Many have formal CRI certification, teaching credentials, or extensive experience working with struggling readers. When you connect with a tutor, you'll learn about their specific background and approach to ensure the best fit for your student.
In a classroom of 20+ students (McAllen's average student-teacher ratio is 14.6:1), teachers cannot provide the individualized assessment and targeted practice each struggling reader needs. Personalized CRI tutoring focuses exclusively on your student's specific reading gaps, uses intensive, systematic instruction, and adjusts pace and strategies in real time. This one-on-one approach is proven to close reading gaps much faster than whole-class instruction.
CRI tutoring uses evidence-based materials focused on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Sessions typically include structured reading activities, decodable texts, oral reading practice, and comprehension exercises tailored to your student's level. Tutors also teach strategies for independent reading and often provide take-home activities to reinforce skills between sessions.
Most students benefit from 2-3 sessions per week for meaningful progress, though frequency can be adjusted based on your student's needs and your schedule. More frequent, consistent sessions typically lead to faster skill development and better retention. Your tutor can recommend an ideal frequency during the first session and adjust as your student progresses.
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