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Certified Tutor
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
2+ years
Regina George
Early reading skills like phonemic awareness and decoding don't always click through standard classroom methods — and Regina's background teaching phonics and elementary reading means she's built fluency-stage scaffolding for young learners who need explicit, patient instruction to connect sounds to...
University
Bachelor's

Certified Tutor
2+ years
I have been an elementary and middle school teacher for the past 14 years, and enjoy working with all ages of students. My focus over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the...
Johns Hopkins University
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Vassar College
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Sapna
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cardiff University, and have a Masters in Counseling from Monash University. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, I am passionate and experienced in using a multi-sensory approach to tutoring students with dyslexia and other reading d...
Monash University
MSW
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Emily
When a student reads a passage and can't recall what it said, the problem could live anywhere — weak phonics foundations, limited vocabulary, or difficulty with inference. Emily identifies the specific breakdown point and designs repetitive-but-varied practice around it, drawing on her graduate trai...
Montclair State University
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Molly
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
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York College
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Certified Tutor
Kate
I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When ...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Masters, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelors

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Jai
I'm a recent Stanford graduate (Electrical Engineering and Computer Science), and have been working at a major Management Consulting firm for a few years now. I personally scored a 2360 (out of 2400) on the SAT and 35 on the ACT and was successful in gaining admission to several top universities. I'...
Stanford University
Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Certified Tutor
I am a licensed physician from Florida who is currently changing careers. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2009 and have extensive tutoring and editing experience. While a student, I became a certified writing tutor through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writ...
Nova Southeastern University
PHD, Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelors, History
University of Pennsylvania
undergraduate
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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 building foundational competencies like phonics, fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary through personalized strategies. For students in Philadelphia, reading intervention tutoring addresses specific gaps in these areas, allowing students to catch up to their peers and develop confidence as readers.
Many students struggle with phonemic awareness, decoding unfamiliar words, reading fluency, or comprehension—understanding what they've read. Others have difficulty with vocabulary, making inferences, or analyzing text. Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who diagnose which specific areas need support and create personalized plans to address them, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
During the initial session, a tutor will assess your student's current reading level, identify specific challenges, and understand their learning style. This diagnostic conversation helps the tutor create a customized intervention plan focused on the areas that need the most support. You'll also discuss goals and timeline so everyone is aligned on what success looks like.
Every student reads at a different level and struggles with different skills. Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows tutors to target your student's exact needs—whether that's building phonics foundations, improving fluency, or strengthening comprehension strategies. Tutors adjust pacing, materials, and techniques based on what works best for each learner, which research shows is far more effective than group instruction for struggling readers.
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 4-6 weeks of consistent sessions. Significant gains in comprehension and grade-level reading ability typically take longer and require ongoing support, but personalized tutoring accelerates progress compared to classroom instruction alone.
Varsity Tutors connects students with tutors who have expertise in reading instruction, literacy development, and intervention strategies. Many have backgrounds in education, reading specialization, or experience working with struggling readers. When you connect with a tutor, you can review their qualifications and experience to ensure they're the right fit for your student's needs.
With over 180,000 students across Philadelphia's 91 school districts, class sizes and student-teacher ratios can make it challenging for teachers to provide individualized support to struggling readers. Reading intervention tutoring fills that gap by offering focused, one-on-one attention that helps students catch up and build the literacy skills they need to succeed across all subjects.
Connect with Varsity Tutors to discuss your student's reading challenges and goals. You'll be matched with a tutor who specializes in reading intervention and understands how to work with students at your child's level. From there, you'll schedule sessions that fit your family's schedule and begin personalized instruction designed to help your student become a stronger, more confident reader.
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