Award-Winning Wilson Reading Tutors
serving Kansas City, MO
Award-Winning
Wilson Reading
Tutors in Kansas City
Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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The Wilson Reading System's structured, multisensory approach to decoding requires a tutor who genuinely understands how English phonology and morphology work together. Candice's University of Chicago English degree gave her deep knowledge of the language's structure, and her experience in reading intervention settings means she knows how to move through Wilson's syllable types and word-attack strategies at a pace that builds real confidence. She keeps sessions systematic but never robotic.

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 electronics, playing Pokemon, or picking at my guitar.
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 subjects, I take a creative, inquiry-based and learner-centered approach, designing opportunities for each unique individual to meet their learning goals.
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 at Columbia University in my department and also have tutored graduate students and undergraduates privately as well. My primary areas of tutoring are math and statistics coursework in addition to math sections on standardized tests such as the GRE and GMAT. I am very passionate about helping students feel more confident and excited about math. In my spare time, I enjoy running, playing piano, and spending time with friends and family.
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 towards passing the US Citizenship Exam and taught English in India, where I lived for six months. Whenever I work with a student I personalize the lessons to fit their particular learning style, since I know every student is unique and having the right fit can make all the difference in making learning fun and effective. My strengths are tutoring the social sciences and humanities, as well as making math and standardized tests approachable to students that normally don't like those subjects. In my spare time I like traveling, spending time in the outdoors (climbing & backpacking), meditation, and playing soccer. Next fall I will be beginning my PhD in Education at Harvard University.
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 my Masters in Mild to Moderate Disabilities from Simmons College. I have worked extensively with students with a range of abilities, including students with specific learning disabilities, emotional impairments, dyslexia, and ADHD. My teaching experience has given me a deep understanding of the knowledge and habits essential to academic success and has given me the opportunity to hone a variety of strategies that ensure students at each level can achieve their academic goals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite ones are Reading, Elementary/Middle School Math, History, and Test Prep. In my experience, tutoring is the most rewarding when a student has that "aha!" moment and achieves a new level of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running, practicing my Spanish, and discovering new music. I am also an avid traveler and just got back from a 3 month trip to South America. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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 describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to help students improve their standardized test scores and their understanding of the math and sciences so that they can achieve their academic goals!
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 Medicine.
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 campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.
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 tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new interests, reading classics, and gaming/playing basketball with my friends.
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 Computational and Applied Mathematics. I've tutored introductory physics students for three years and enjoyed it thoroughly, as a chance to help other students while revisiting fundamental concepts to enhance my own knowledge. I'm eager to continue reaching out and helping students of math and physics to succeed and, furthermore, to appreciate the beauty and power of these subjects.
I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Wilson Reading System is a structured literacy program designed to help students who struggle with reading, particularly those with dyslexia or phonological processing difficulties. It uses a systematic, phonics-based approach that breaks reading down into manageable steps, teaching students to decode words accurately and build fluency. For students in Kansas City, personalized 1-on-1 instruction in Wilson Reading can accelerate progress by providing targeted practice and immediate feedback tailored to each student's specific reading challenges.
Wilson Reading is most commonly used with students in grades 2-12, though it can be adapted for older students and adults who need foundational reading skills. The program is particularly effective for students who haven't responded well to traditional reading instruction or who have been identified with dyslexia. A tutor can assess your student's current reading level and determine whether Wilson Reading is the right fit for their needs.
Most students begin to show measurable progress in decoding and fluency within 4-8 weeks of consistent, personalized instruction—though the timeline varies based on the severity of reading difficulties and frequency of tutoring sessions. Wilson Reading is designed as a comprehensive program, and sustained improvement typically comes from regular practice over several months. Tutors can track progress using standardized assessments and adjust instruction to keep students moving forward.
Wilson Reading uses an explicit, multisensory approach that directly teaches phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding strategies in a highly structured sequence—unlike traditional reading instruction that often assumes students will pick up these skills naturally. The program incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning to help students, especially those with dyslexia, understand how letters and sounds work together. This intensive, individualized approach is particularly valuable for students in Kansas City's 24 school districts who need more targeted support than classroom instruction can provide.
In the first session, a tutor will typically assess your student's current reading level, identify specific areas of difficulty (like phoneme awareness or sight word recognition), and explain how Wilson Reading works. They'll also discuss your student's learning history and any previous reading instruction to create a personalized plan. By the end of the session, you should have a clear understanding of your student's needs and how the tutoring will address them.
Yes, consistent practice between sessions is important for building automaticity and reinforcing the skills taught during tutoring. Tutors typically provide structured homework assignments that take 15-30 minutes daily and are designed to complement what's happening in sessions. This combination of personalized instruction and regular practice at home is what makes Wilson Reading so effective for students who struggle with reading.
Ideally, a Wilson Reading tutor should have formal training or certification in the Wilson Reading System, which involves specialized coursework in structured literacy and the program's specific methodology. Look for tutors with experience working with struggling readers, dyslexia, or reading disabilities, and who understand how to assess and monitor reading progress. Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors in Kansas City who have the background and expertise to deliver effective Wilson Reading instruction.
Absolutely—Wilson Reading tutoring works well alongside school-based interventions, special education services, or other literacy support. In fact, personalized tutoring often complements what students receive at school by providing more intensive, one-on-one practice in the specific areas where they need help most. A tutor can coordinate with your student's school to ensure tutoring reinforces and accelerates progress made in the classroom.
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