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Erinrose

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Erinrose

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Erinrose's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SSAT- Middle Level
SAT Reading and Writing

Before a student can analyze a novel, they need to decode vocabulary in context, make predictions, and distinguish main ideas from supporting details. Erinrose's years teaching English across grade levels — from Philadelphia public schools to a Connecticut prep school — mean she knows how to match r...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Carleton College

Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy

Washington University in St. Louis

MFA

Alicia

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Alicia

Masters in Education, High School Teaching
Alicia's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
SAT Reading and Writing
PSAT Critical Reading

Phonics, sight words, and reading fluency each require a different kind of practice, and knowing which one a child needs right now is half the battle. Alicia's M.Ed. training equipped her to diagnose where a young reader is getting stuck — whether it's decoding, vocabulary, or simply building the st...

Education

Harvard Graduate School of Education

Masters in Education, High School Teaching

Harvard College

Bachelor in Arts, History

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Emma

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Emma's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

Phonics, sight words, fluency, and basic comprehension questions — early reading has a lot of moving parts, and each child hits different sticking points. Emma has spent years working directly with kids aged six to nine through nannying and after-school programs, so she recognizes where a young read...

Education

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Test Scores
ACT
31

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Mimi

Masters in Education, Education
Mimi's other Tutor Subjects
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra
Elementary School Math

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...

Education

Harvard University

Masters in Education, Education

Dartmouth College

B.A.

Test Scores
SAT
1560

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Aaron

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Aaron's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Calculus 2
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

The University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Duke University

Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1530

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Nina

Masters in biostatistics
Nina's other Tutor Subjects
Statistics Graduate Level
Statistics
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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

Test Scores
SAT
1550

Certified Tutor

Reid

PHD, Education
Reid's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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...

Education

Harvard University

PHD, Education

Wesleyan University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Test Scores
ACT
32

Certified Tutor

Liz

Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
Liz's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

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 ...

Education

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)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Solange

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)
Solange's other Tutor Subjects
Calculus
Algebra
ACT Writing
Public Speaking

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...

Education

Harvard University

Bachelor in Arts (Sociology & Women's Studies)

Test Scores
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Christopher

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Christopher's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
College Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Harvard College

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
ACT
35

Certified Tutor

Charles

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Charles's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Algebra 3/4
Trigonometry

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...

Education

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

Test Scores
SAT
1440
ACT
34

Certified Tutor

Michelle

Current Grad Student, M.D.
Michelle's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Geometry
Calculus

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...

Education

Baylor College of Medicine

Current Grad Student, M.D.

Rice University

Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

Test Scores
SAT
1570

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Justin

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics
Justin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB
Pre-Algebra
Multivariable Calculus

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...

Education

Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor's in Physics and Mathematics

University of Chicago

Doctor of Philosophy, Computational Mathematics

Test Scores
SAT
1560
ACT
33

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Daniel

Bachelors
Daniel's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
Middle School Math
Calculus
Algebra

I am excited to be home and help fellow straphangers on their educational paths! My largest wealth of tutoring experience is in foreign languages--particularly French--but I also feel very comfortable editing essays of any kind and working through standardized test concepts. My availability is extre...

Education

Brown University

Bachelors

Test Scores
SAT
1500

Certified Tutor

Asta

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science
Asta's other Tutor Subjects
Pre-Algebra
College Algebra
Arithmetic
Middle School Math

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...

Education

University of Chicago

Bachelor in Arts in Political Science

Test Scores
SAT
1530
ACT
35

Frequently Asked Questions

Elementary readers often struggle with phonics foundations, fluency, and comprehension—especially when transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn around 3rd grade. In Denver's diverse school districts, students may also face challenges with vocabulary development and connecting texts to their own experiences. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction helps tutors identify exactly where a student is stuck and build confidence through targeted practice.

Tutors work with students on active reading strategies like previewing text, asking questions while reading, and summarizing key ideas—skills that transform passive reading into deeper understanding. They also help students make connections between new material and what they already know, which research shows significantly improves retention. With personalized feedback and guided practice, students develop the confidence to tackle increasingly complex texts.

Yes. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who are familiar with Colorado's academic standards and the specific curricula used across Denver's 9 school districts. Whether your student attends a school in Denver Public Schools, Cherry Creek, or another district, tutors can align instruction with classroom expectations while also personalizing the approach to your child's unique learning style.

Many students show noticeable progress in fluency and confidence within 4-6 weeks of consistent, personalized instruction—though the timeline depends on where a student is starting and how frequently they meet with a tutor. Regular practice between sessions, combined with expert guidance, accelerates growth. The key is targeted practice on specific skills rather than generic reading exercises.

The first session is all about getting to know your student—their reading level, interests, strengths, and specific challenges. The tutor will assess where your child stands with phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, then work with you to set clear goals. This foundation helps create a personalized learning plan that actually works for your student's needs.

Absolutely. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction is particularly powerful for students who are struggling, because tutors can slow down, break skills into smaller steps, and provide immediate feedback without the pressure of a classroom setting. Tutors also help rebuild confidence, which is often as important as the skill-building itself. With consistent, expert support, many students catch up and develop a genuine love of reading.

Tutors work with advanced readers to deepen literary analysis skills, explore more complex texts, and develop critical thinking about what they read. They might focus on themes, character development, author's purpose, and making connections across multiple books. Personalized instruction ensures advanced students stay challenged and engaged rather than simply reading more of the same.

Varsity Tutors makes the process simple—you share your student's grade level, reading goals, and schedule preferences, and we connect you with a qualified tutor who's a great fit. You can start with a single session to see if it's working, then adjust frequency and focus based on progress. Most families find that consistent weekly sessions work best for building strong reading skills.

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