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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
Charles
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 descr...
Yale University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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)
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
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
Michelle
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 Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Justin
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 Com...
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics
University of Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Certified Tutor
James
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
Elena
I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle ...
University of Edinburgh
Masters, Biblical Studies
Mcgill University
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Sabira
I am currently attending Johns Hopkins University, pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Math and Statistics. I love helping students and I love the feeling I get knowing that I was able to use my knowledge to make someone else happier. My favorite subject to teach is math because t...
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Certified Tutor
Asta
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 th...
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Ingrid
I am exploring my creativity by pursuing a double major in Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in Korean, studying abroad in South Korea as a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholar, leading workshops that teach 3D printing and CAD for undergraduate students as the president of 3D4E, advocating for the fir...
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Susan Barton Reading System is a structured literacy program designed to teach reading through explicit, systematic instruction in phonics and decoding. It's based on the science of reading and focuses on helping students understand how letters and sounds work together, making it particularly effective for students who struggle with traditional reading instruction or have dyslexia-related challenges.
Students who benefit most include those with dyslexia, struggling readers, students who haven't responded well to classroom reading instruction, and those needing explicit phonics instruction. The program works well for elementary through high school students, and even adults, because it addresses foundational gaps in decoding and word recognition that may have been missed earlier.
While New Haven's 60 schools serve over 25,000 students with an average student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1, personalized Susan Barton instruction provides one-on-one attention focused entirely on your child's specific reading gaps. Tutors can move at your student's pace, repeat lessons as needed, and tailor instruction to their learning style—something that's difficult in a classroom setting where teachers must balance the needs of many students.
The program specifically targets phonemic awareness, phonics decoding, fluency, and comprehension—the core components of reading. Common challenges it addresses include difficulty sounding out words, slow reading speed, trouble with letter-sound relationships, spelling difficulties, and comprehension problems that stem from weak decoding skills. Many students don't realize their comprehension struggles actually come from spending too much mental energy on decoding.
The first session typically includes an assessment to understand your student's current reading level, specific challenges, and learning style. Tutors will explain the Susan Barton approach, establish goals, and begin foundational instruction. This personalized starting point ensures that the tutoring plan matches your student's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
Many students see noticeable improvements in decoding and phonics understanding within 4-8 weeks of consistent instruction, though the timeline depends on the severity of the reading gap and frequency of sessions. Fluency and comprehension improvements typically follow as decoding becomes more automatic. Consistency is key—regular sessions combined with practice between lessons accelerate progress.
Tutors who work with Varsity Tutors and specialize in Susan Barton reading instruction are trained in the Susan Barton method and understand the science of reading. They have expertise in structured literacy, phonics instruction, and working with struggling readers. When you connect with a tutor, you can discuss their specific training, experience with students at your child's level, and approach to instruction.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in Susan Barton reading instruction and work with students in New Haven. You can share your student's age, current reading level, and specific challenges, and we'll match you with a tutor whose expertise fits your needs. The process is straightforward—once matched, you'll schedule your first session and begin personalized instruction right away.
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