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Award-Winning Elementary School Reading Tutors serving Charlotte, NC

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Rebecca
Early reading is where confidence either takes root or stalls out, and Rebecca has spent significant time teaching reading to elementary-age students through education equity volunteer programs. She makes phonics, sight words, and basic comprehension feel like a game rather than a chore, adjusting h...
University of California-Berkeley
Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Certified Tutor
Kyle
Hello! I'm Kyle Gee, a passionate tutor with a Bachelor's degree in Urban Studies and Business Economics from Brown University. With experience in tutoring and coaching, I thrive on helping students achieve their academic goals, particularly in subjects like Spanish, basic math, and drawing. My teac...
Brown University
Bachelor's
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
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
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
6+ years
Andrew
I am comfortable tutoring math subjects up to multivariable calculus and differential equations, as well as college physics.
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Vanderbilt University
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Elementary readers often struggle with phonics foundations, fluency, and comprehension—especially when transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn. In Charlotte's diverse school districts, students may also face challenges with vocabulary development and connecting what they read to prior knowledge. Personalized tutoring can identify exactly where a student is struggling and build targeted strategies to strengthen these foundational skills.
Grade-level reading benchmarks typically progress from decoding and fluency in early elementary to comprehension and inference in upper elementary grades. Most Charlotte schools use assessments like running records, DIBELS, or Fountas & Pinnell levels to track progress. If you're unsure where your child stands, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a tutor who can assess current reading level and create a plan to build confidence and skills.
Personalized reading tutoring typically starts with an assessment to understand your child's strengths and areas for growth—whether that's phonics, sight words, fluency, or comprehension strategies. From there, tutors use evidence-based techniques like guided reading, repeated reading practice, and think-aloud strategies tailored to your child's learning style. Sessions focus on building confidence and making reading enjoyable, not just drilling skills.
The first session is about getting to know your child and understanding their reading level, interests, and any specific challenges. Tutors will likely do some informal assessment—like listening to your child read aloud or discussing a story—to pinpoint where to focus. This helps create a personalized plan that meets your child where they are and builds from there.
Strong comprehension requires active reading strategies like predicting, visualizing, asking questions, and making connections to prior knowledge. Tutors teach students to use these strategies consistently, often through guided practice with books at the right level. With personalized feedback and scaffolding, students learn to understand not just the words on the page, but the meaning and ideas behind them.
Absolutely. Many elementary students struggle with reading confidence or haven't found books that match their interests yet. Tutors can help by choosing engaging texts, building skills in low-pressure sessions, and celebrating progress along the way. When students experience success and feel heard, their attitude toward reading often shifts dramatically—and that confidence carries into the classroom.
Frequency depends on your child's needs and goals—some students benefit from weekly sessions to build momentum, while others do well with bi-weekly check-ins once they've developed stronger strategies. Most students see meaningful progress within 4-8 weeks of consistent tutoring. Varsity Tutors can help you find a tutor who can discuss the right frequency and duration for your child's situation.
Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in elementary reading instruction and understand Charlotte schools' curricula. You can share your child's specific needs—whether it's phonics support, fluency building, or comprehension strategies—and get matched with a tutor who's the right fit. The process is straightforward, and you can start personalized instruction quickly.
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