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Certified Tutor
4+ years
Candice
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 i...
The New School University
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
University of Chicago
Bachelor in Arts, English
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
James
I am currently a senior at Harvard College where I study chemistry, and I'll be attending Columbia Medical School next year. I have years of experience tutoring college students in math (mostly calculus) and chemistry including both general and organic chemistry. In addition, I am very familiar with...
Harvard University
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
Elena
I am a graduate of McGill University (BA First Class Honors) and the University of Edinburgh (MSc First Class Honors with Distinction) with over eight years of tutoring experience. I am currently a curriculum developer for a company which creates relatable and culturally-literate courses for middle ...
University of Edinburgh
Masters, Biblical Studies
Mcgill University
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Isabella
I am a graduate of MIT. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies. Since graduation, I have started my PhD at Georgia Tech in Operations Research. Throughout my career I have TA'd several math and computer science courses at t...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (minors in Management Science and Ancient and Medieval Studies)
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Current Grad Student, Operations Research
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
The Wilson Reading System is a structured literacy program designed to help students who struggle with decoding, fluency, and comprehension. It uses a systematic, phonics-based approach that breaks reading into manageable steps, making it especially effective for students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties. Tutors trained in Wilson Reading teach students to recognize letter patterns, blend sounds, and apply these skills to real texts, building confidence and independence as readers.
Wilson Reading can be used with students from elementary through high school, depending on their reading level and needs. The program is flexible and meets students where they are, rather than at their grade level. Whether a student is in 2nd grade struggling with basic phonics or a high schooler catching up on foundational skills, Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who can adapt Wilson Reading instruction to match your student's specific needs.
During the first session, a tutor will assess your student's current reading level, identify specific challenges with decoding or fluency, and discuss learning goals. This helps the tutor create a personalized plan using Wilson Reading strategies tailored to your student's needs. You'll also learn what to expect from the tutoring process and how to support your student's progress at home.
Many students begin showing improved decoding skills and confidence within 4-6 weeks of consistent tutoring, though the timeline varies based on the severity of reading difficulties and frequency of sessions. Significant gains in fluency and comprehension often develop over several months of regular practice. Consistency is key—students who work with a tutor weekly and practice between sessions typically see faster progress than those with sporadic instruction.
With 40 schools and over 13,700 students across 9 school districts in the St. Louis area, many students benefit from targeted reading support outside the classroom. Wilson Reading provides the intensive, personalized instruction that can be difficult to access in a traditional classroom setting with a 13.2:1 average student-teacher ratio. Varsity Tutors connects St. Louis families with tutors trained in Wilson Reading who understand local school curricula and can complement what students are learning in class.
Expert tutors working with Varsity Tutors for Wilson Reading instruction have specialized training in the Wilson Reading System and understand the science of reading instruction. Many have backgrounds in education, special education, or reading intervention. When you connect with a tutor, you can discuss their specific experience with Wilson Reading and their success helping students with similar challenges to your own.
Yes. While Wilson Reading builds strong decoding foundations, tutors also help students develop fluency, comprehension, and confidence as readers. Once students master phonetic patterns, tutors work on reading speed, understanding what they read, and applying these skills to grade-level texts. This comprehensive approach ensures students don't just decode words—they become engaged, capable readers.
Contact Varsity Tutors to discuss your student's reading challenges and goals. We'll match you with a tutor trained in Wilson Reading who fits your schedule and your student's needs. After an initial assessment, your tutor will develop a personalized plan and begin working with your student to build stronger reading skills and confidence.
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