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4+ years
Candice
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. ...
The New School University
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, English
Certified Tutor
5+ years
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...
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
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
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
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
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
Justin
I am a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. Currently, I am in the master's program at the University of New Mexico where I am continuing my education in philosophy. Ultimately, I hope to go on to earn a PhD in Philosophy so that I can continue en...
University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Reading intervention is targeted instruction designed to help students who are behind grade level in reading skills. It focuses on foundational areas like phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary through structured, evidence-based approaches. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to identify specific gaps and address them directly, rather than following a one-size-fits-all classroom pace.
Reading struggles can stem from many causes—difficulty with phonemic awareness, weak decoding skills, limited vocabulary, or comprehension challenges. With Bakersfield's 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio across 196 schools, many students benefit from additional, focused support outside the classroom. A tutor can pinpoint whether a student needs help with fluency, understanding complex texts, or building confidence as a reader.
During an initial session, a tutor will typically assess your student's current reading level, identify specific challenges, and understand their learning style. This might include reviewing how they approach unfamiliar words, their comprehension of different text types, and their confidence with reading aloud. From there, the tutor creates a personalized plan targeting the areas that need the most support.
Effective reading intervention combines multiple evidence-based approaches: explicit phonics instruction, guided reading with appropriate-level texts, fluency practice, and comprehension strategies like predicting and summarizing. Tutors also use techniques like repeated reading, word study, and think-aloud modeling to help students understand their own thinking process. The specific mix depends entirely on what your student needs most.
Comprehension issues often stem from weak decoding skills, limited vocabulary, or lack of strategies for understanding complex text. Tutors teach students to ask questions while reading, make connections to prior knowledge, visualize scenes, and summarize key ideas. They also help students understand text structure and how to adjust their reading speed based on difficulty—skills that improve comprehension across all subjects.
Progress depends on the severity of the reading gap and how frequently your student receives tutoring. Many students show noticeable improvement in fluency and confidence within 4-8 weeks of consistent 1-on-1 instruction. More significant gains in comprehension and grade-level reading ability often take longer, but regular, personalized instruction accelerates growth compared to classroom instruction alone.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have expertise in reading intervention and understand your student's specific needs. You'll share details about your student's reading level, challenges, and goals, and we match you with qualified tutors available in your area. You can then meet with a tutor to ensure the fit is right before committing to ongoing sessions.
The most powerful support is creating regular reading time at home—even 15-20 minutes daily makes a difference. Ask your student about what they're reading, encourage them to read aloud, and help them practice strategies the tutor is teaching. Your tutor can also suggest specific books, apps, or activities that reinforce the skills they're working on, making home practice purposeful rather than frustrating.
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