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Julia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Julia

AM
Julia's other Tutor Subjects
Phonics
Writing
Reading
Middle School Writing

I have been an elementary and middle school teacher for the past 14 years, and enjoy working with all ages of students. My focus over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

AM

Vassar College

AM

McKenna

Certified Tutor

5+ years

McKenna

Bachelor in Arts, English
McKenna's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
ACT English

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 ...

Education

Tulane University of Louisiana

Bachelor in Arts, English

Sapna

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sapna

MSW
Sapna's other Tutor Subjects
Phonics
Writing
Reading
ESL/ELL

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 d...

Education

Monash University

MSW

Emily

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Emily

AM
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
AP English Literature and Composition
Literature
Writing

What sets Emily apart in reading intervention is her child development lens — her Master's in Child Development means she understands the cognitive and linguistic milestones that underpin reading acquisition, so when a student struggles with decoding or comprehension, she can connect it to the devel...

Education

Montclair State University

AM

Molly

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Molly

AM
Molly's other Tutor Subjects
English Grammar and Syntax
Phonics
Writing
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

Morgan

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Morgan

Bachelor
Morgan's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Math
Human Development
SAT Subject Test in World History
GED

I am a graduate of the University of British Columbia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in History where I focused on colonial economic history in Africa and then decided to obtain a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Social Studies Education. I was very privileged to be able to travel extensively and ...

Education

University of British Columbia

Bachelor

Jai

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jai

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Jai's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
Electrical Engineering
ACT Writing

I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...

Education

Stanford University

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Test Scores
SAT
1590
ACT
35
Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Medicine
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
College Algebra
Calculus
Algebra
Honors Chemistry

I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...

Education

Nova Southeastern University

PHD, Medicine

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelors, History

University of Pennsylvania

undergraduate

Test Scores
SAT
1540
Kate

Certified Tutor

Kate

Masters, Environmental Engineering
Kate's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus

I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Masters, Environmental Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1580
Jeffrey

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Jeffrey

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Jeffrey's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus
Algebra

I am enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering PhD program at Rice University which will begin Fall 2020, and I am hoping to return to academia as a professor after earning my PhD. In the meantime, I am looking to share my passion for gaining knowledge, specifically in STEM, by educating the up and com...

Education

University of Notre Dame

Bachelor of Science

Rice University

Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
34

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Frequently Asked Questions

Phonics instruction focuses on teaching the relationship between letters and sounds—helping students decode words systematically—while fluency work develops the ability to read those words quickly and accurately in connected text. A reading intervention tutor might spend time on phonics if a student struggles with decoding, but will also incorporate repeated reading, phrase-level practice, and prosody (rhythm and expression) to build fluency. Both are essential; strong phonics alone doesn't guarantee a student can read a paragraph smoothly.

This gap—called hyperlexia—requires explicit comprehension strategy instruction rather than more phonics work. A reading intervention tutor teaches techniques like predicting before reading, asking questions during reading, visualizing scenes, and summarizing after reading. They model these strategies aloud, then gradually release responsibility to the student through guided practice. The tutor also helps students build background knowledge and vocabulary, since comprehension depends heavily on what a reader already knows about a topic.

Certified reading intervention tutors use structured assessments—like running records, phonemic awareness screeners, and comprehension inventories—to pinpoint exactly where a student's reading breaks down. Rather than assuming all struggling readers need the same help, these assessments reveal whether the issue is phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension. This diagnostic approach ensures tutoring time focuses on the student's actual gaps, not generic remediation.

Yes. Certified reading intervention tutors are trained to recognize signs of dyslexia and use evidence-based approaches like structured literacy and Orton-Gillingham methods, which teach phonics in a systematic, cumulative way. These approaches are specifically designed for students whose brains process written language differently. While a tutor can't diagnose dyslexia, they can provide the specialized, multi-sensory instruction these students need and can recommend formal evaluation if appropriate.

Early intervention is most effective—ideally in kindergarten or first grade when reading foundations are being built. However, students at any age can benefit from intervention if they're falling behind grade-level reading expectations. A second-grader who hasn't mastered phonics, a fifth-grader struggling with multi-syllabic words, or a middle schooler with weak comprehension can all make significant progress with targeted tutoring. The key is addressing gaps before they compound and affect other subjects.

Parents play a crucial role by practicing specific skills the tutor recommends—whether that's phoneme blending, sight word recognition, or reading short books aloud together. A reading intervention tutor will typically send home brief, focused activities (5-10 minutes daily) rather than generic "read more." Parents should also create a print-rich home environment, read aloud to their child regardless of age, and avoid correcting every mistake during shared reading, which can discourage engagement and slow progress.

Many students show measurable progress within 4-6 weeks of consistent, targeted intervention—especially in foundational skills like phonemic awareness or phonics automaticity. However, the timeline depends on the severity of the gap, the student's age, and how frequently tutoring occurs. A first-grader with early phonics gaps might catch up in a few months, while an older student with deeper comprehension issues may need 6-12 months of sustained support. Regular progress monitoring helps the tutor adjust instruction and keep momentum going.

A reading intervention tutor monitors progress using assessment data—running records, fluency rates, comprehension checks—to determine when a student reaches grade-level benchmarks consistently. The goal isn't just to "catch up" once, but to build independent reading strategies the student can apply to new texts. Before exiting, the tutor ensures the student has internalized strategies and can apply them without constant prompting, and recommends follow-up monitoring to prevent regression.

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