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Riya
- Rate €20
- Response 1h
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Number of students Riya has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
€20/h
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1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Grammar
- Test prep
- CV writing
Graduate from the University of Michigan, over 3 years experience consulting 1-on-1 with over 50 students on academic, creative, and professional writing projects
- English
- Reading
- Grammar
- Test prep
- CV writing
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About Riya
With years of experience helping students from kindergarten through 12th grade excel in English reading and grammar, I specialize in turning uncertainty into mastery. Whether you're preparing for state assessments, MAP tests, or college entrance exams like the SAT and ACT, I offer clear, effective strategies tailored to your level and learning style. My approach is both structured and supportive: I begin with a personalized assessment to pinpoint strengths and areas for growth, then design lessons that target core skills—reading comprehension, grammar rules, test strategies, and time management. Every session is built around your goals, whether that’s mastering commas or cracking the toughest reading passages. What sets me apart is my ability to teach why an answer is right, not just what it is. I don’t believe in shortcuts—I believe in building real understanding that leads to real results. My students leave each lesson not just better prepared, but more confident. You can count on professionalism, reliability, and a learning environment where questions are welcomed and progress is celebrated. Whether your child is just beginning to read fluently or aiming for a top score on college entrance exams, I’m here to help them succeed—with patience, precision, and care.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Junior Cycle
- Transition Year
- +5
levels :
Primary
Junior Cycle
Transition Year
Fifth Year
Sixth Year
Adult education
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My teaching method is grounded in clarity, structure, and confidence-building. I use a diagnostic-first approach: I begin by assessing each student’s current reading comprehension and grammar skills through short passages and targeted exercises. Based on this, I customize the lesson sequence to address both foundational gaps and test-specific strategies.
For reading, I teach students how to break down passages by main idea, tone, inference, and structure using annotation, question prediction, and active reading methods. For grammar, I focus on building a mental grammar “toolkit” through rule-based instruction followed by application in real test questions. I emphasize pattern recognition, time management, and error analysis—skills that transfer across all standardized exams.
I also integrate visual aids, color-coding, and scaffolding for younger students, and timed drills and strategy comparisons for older students preparing for tests like the PSAT, SAT, ACT, or state benchmarks.
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Rates
Rate
- €20
Pack prices
- 5h: €100
- 10h: €200
online
- €20/h
free lessons
The first free lesson with Riya will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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