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9+ years
Jai
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'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Certified Tutor
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...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
Certified Tutor
Kate
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 ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Rhea
I am a current student at the University of Chicago. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, and I am on the pre-medical track. I am extremely passionate about tutoring, and I have several years of experience tutoring students in my high school's learning center in various...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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Erika
I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am...
Harvard University
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Jeffrey
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...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science
Rice University
Doctor of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Samantha
I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my stu...
Duke University
Bachelors in Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions
Harvard Medical School
Current Grad Student, MD
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
6+ years
I am willing to address any issue with an open mind and I try to develop strategies that play to a student's strengths. I would like to think I am very approachable and personable, and I have had very positive experiences with many students in the past using this philosophy. Outside of academics, I ...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Arts
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Tiffany
I am available to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am passionate about test preparation, Accountancy, and Algebra.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor in Business Administration, Accounting
University of Chicago
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Susan Barton Reading System is a structured literacy program based on Orton-Gillingham principles, designed to teach reading through explicit, systematic phonics instruction. It's particularly effective for students who struggle with decoding, fluency, or have dyslexia, as it breaks reading into manageable, sequential steps that build strong foundational skills.
Students who struggle with phonics, have difficulty sounding out words, experience slow reading fluency, or have been identified with dyslexia typically see significant gains with Susan Barton instruction. The system also works well for students who haven't responded to traditional classroom reading instruction, as it provides the explicit, step-by-step approach many struggling readers need.
While Brooklyn's 801 schools follow various reading curricula, Susan Barton tutoring provides personalized 1-on-1 instruction tailored to your student's specific needs and pace. Classroom instruction typically covers reading with larger student-teacher ratios (Brooklyn averages 11.7:1), whereas personalized Susan Barton instruction allows tutors to focus intensively on foundational phonics skills, immediate feedback, and individualized pacing—critical for students who need remediation or acceleration.
Most students begin showing noticeable improvement in phonics awareness and decoding accuracy within 4-8 weeks of consistent, personalized instruction. More significant gains in fluency and comprehension typically emerge over 3-6 months, depending on the student's starting point and frequency of tutoring sessions.
Susan Barton instruction is effective for students from early elementary through high school, and even adults. The system's structured approach works whether a student is just beginning to learn phonics or is an older student catching up on foundational reading skills they may have missed.
Your first session typically includes an assessment of your student's current reading level, phonics knowledge, and specific challenges. The tutor will explain how the Susan Barton method works and create a personalized plan based on where your student needs to start in the curriculum to build strong, sequential reading skills.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors trained in the Susan Barton Reading System right here in Brooklyn. When you reach out, let us know you're looking for Susan Barton instruction, and we'll match you with a qualified tutor who can provide personalized 1-on-1 reading instruction tailored to your student's needs.
Susan Barton instruction includes regular assessments of phonics mastery, decoding accuracy, and reading fluency. Tutors track which phonetic patterns and skills your student has mastered and identify areas needing more practice, so you can see concrete, measurable progress in specific reading skills over time.
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