I can tutor your 1st through 3rd grade child in spelling and reading. I've worked in several schools helping children with spelling and reading and reading comprehension.
Science Graduate Researcher Passionate About Student Success
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I teach hundreds of students every semester. With degrees in physics and mathematics, and minors in biology and computer science, I became an interdisciplinary science graduate student at Arizona State University (ASU), where I completed a Master's Degree in Bio-Electrical Engineering. I seek to undo the damage and negative...
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"Was struggling with my college discrete mathematics class and Karl helped me immensely."
I am a 38yr old PhD candidate in Math & Science Ed with roughly 23yrs in education and specialize in MS & HS core subjects as well entrance test prep. I use evidence-based teaching practices combined with a personalized education teaching style to meet each kid's unique learning style. Over the years I have acquired & developed...
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"She helped my son pull his failing grades up in his freshman year of hs and showed him organization techniques. He is now handling his sophomore year on his own with A's & B's thanks to her help."
I am a certified elementary education teacher (grades 1-8) and special education teacher (grades k-12). I have 4 years of classroom experience teaching students (grade K-6)
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"I hired Taylor after my son finished kindergarten to keep up during the summer break. Almost a year later and still going. 15 minutes of homework with dad is grueling but an hour with Taylor is fun. My boy is...
Academic Tutor, Home School Facilitator, And Executive Functioning Coach
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I have worked with students and families in their homes for over 10 years, and I enjoy every moment with my students! I specialize in working with students who are neuro divergent. Over the years, I have gained experience tutoring in all core academic subjects, provided instruction to home-school students, and have worked as an...
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"Our family has worked with Elizabeth continuously for the last 3 years with all three of our children covering pre-k through third grade. Elizabeth has been invaluable to our kids academic success. She is an...
I am a physicist, AI engineer, and cancer researcher for the Mayo Clinic with a degree from the UW Madison. With experience teaching everything from elementary-school English to particle physics, I have both the academic and professional background to support a passion for learning, exploration, and self-investment.
I have had...
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"I couldn't be more pleased with the help my daughter received from Gabe, with completing her Trigonometry course. Prior to his help she failed the course twice and her confidence was gone. Not only was Gabe...
I instructed at the naval nuclear power training unit, and currently run a business analytics study group for master of science students/MBA students. I am always patient and believe all problems can be solved successfully through hard work and proper guidance.
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"Great guy, very respectable and knowledgeable. Helped tutor me on statistics and was very beneficial to the learning process. He also can relate the information on a more personal level which helps you...
Volunteer tutor all through high school and still tutoring now. I am a graduate from the University of Washington with the ability to tutor students from elementary to high school in most subjects. I am continuing my education at Wenatchee Valley College before applying to doctorate programs around the country. I am hoping to...
I am a former elementary school teacher. I taught third grade for six years, however I have experience with K- 5th grade students as well. I recently finished my 6th year of teaching, two of which I was the lead teacher for the grade level. However, I have chosen to leave the public education system with the hope to work...
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"Tassi is an absolute please to have tutor our 5 year old son! She has been helping him learn to ready and recognize numbers and he’s had so much progress! She always makes him so happy and comes will all sorts...
I graduated last May from UW Wisconsin La Crosse with my Bachelor's in Psychology and minor in Occupational Therapy. I am now pursuing my doctorate at A. T. Still University in Occupational Therapy. During my undergraduate career I was a tutor for Human Anatomy and Physiology. I also started my own business this past year doing...
I love working with children! I recently finished up my time as a 5th grade teacher for Mesa Public Schools.
This is my 7th year as a certified teacher, I previously taught in preschool for two years, kindergarten for three years and I just finished my second year in 5th grade. I have professional development hours in helping...
I graduated from Arizona State University with a 4. 0, receiving the Moeur Award and I also had a full ride to ASU! I strive everyday to learn as much as I can and enjoy passing my knowledge on to others in a safe, comfortable environment. Everyone learns things differently and I will always accomadate what works best for them...
With a genuine and patent personality, I have had the pleasure of teaching elementary school aged children for two years now! I am an English Language Development Specialist with two years of teaching in a public school setting. I truly enjoy helping young children grasp the fundamentals of learning, particularly the English...
I currently participate in the honors program at Chandler-Gilbert Community College where I am pursuing my Business Associates to transfer to ASU this fall. I was an all Honors and AP student at Highland High where I began tutoring after-school. I can tutor in a variety of subjects, but math is my specialty. I have worked as an...
I have no paid experience in tutoring but as part of my degree I took several development and teaching classes. On top of this I have lots of experience helping young family members and peers with school work of all kinds. Teaching is one of the fields I am considering going into. I love working with children and I believe the...
I am a certified teacher. I have taught 2nd grade for 3 years now and can easily help fill the gaps that children are missing to succeed in their learning.
Elementary and Special Education Major, one semester left before student teaching. I am familiar with creating lesson plans, teaching lessons, collaborating with classroom teachers and professors, worked with AZ College and Career Readiness Standards and to diverse learners.
I am a retired special education teacher who worked primarily with learning disabled students in elementary grades. I served primarily as a Special Education Resource teacher, working with students individually and in small groups. I was often asked by parents to do private tutoring for their special needs children.
As a tutor,...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Mesa, AZ
Karl D.
5.0
In addition to making room in his schedule on short notice to tutor our son, Karl provided him with needed confidence to allow him to start understanding his accelerated math topics. Karl was very patient with him and our son is again excited about mathematics. We plan to use Karl on an on-going...
- Justin L.
Samantha R.
5.0
Sam is great. My daughter absolutely loves her and she helped me daughter to actually understand algebra.
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Taylor T.
5.0
Taylor has worked with my 16 year old daughter for the past 5 months and I have seen tremendous growth in her confidence and academically. My daughter has an IEP for math, reading and writing but also needed help with organizing and completing her work. Taylor has encourages her to set goals and...
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Elizabeth L.
5.0
Our family has worked with Elizabeth continuously for the last 3 years with all three of our children covering pre-k through third grade. Elizabeth has been invaluable to our kids academic success. She is an amazing teacher, our kids enjoy working with her, and our kids have made significant...
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Gabe L.
5.0
We joined forces with a few other families to hire Gabe as a writing tutor for four high-school-aged boys. This was no easy task given COVID, schedules, and the boys' reluctance to have virtual tutoring sessions on a subject they don't care for. Gabe has been fantastic! The assignments have been...
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Mesa, AZ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Mesa, AZ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Mesa, AZ on Care.com will cost an average of $23.38 per hour as of May 2024. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Mesa, AZ?
Care.com currently has 48 reading tutors in Mesa, AZ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Mesa and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Mesa that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Mesa, AZ?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Mesa have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Mesa, AZ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Mesa, AZ, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Mesa, AZ can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.
Ratings for Mesa, AZ reading tutors listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Reading Tutors in Mesa, AZ are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 62 reviews of the 60 listed reading tutors.