Reading Tutor in Nashville, TN: Online 1-to-1

Reading tutoring in Nashville, in short

For Nashville families, TaleemSquare provides one-to-one online reading tutoring matched to the Tennessee Academic Standards for English Language Arts, from Kindergarten to Grade 12, including preparation for TCAP ELA tests.

Your child learns from home with the same tutor each week, in Central Time. After a free 45-minute assessment, plans start at $85 a month with no contract.

Curriculum: Tennessee standards
Lesson times: Central Time
Format: Live, one-to-one, online
Price: From $85 a month

Reading and English in Nashville schools

Standards: Tennessee Academic Standards for English Language Arts
Tests your child may take: TCAP ELA tests in Grades 3-8 and English I and II end-of-course exams
Worth knowing in Tennessee: Tennessee's Literacy Success Act (2021) requires phonics-based reading instruction in kindergarten to Grade 3.

Metro Nashville Public Schools serves all of Nashville and Davidson County.

School systems serving Nashville

Metro Nashville Public Schools

School year: Early August to late May

Lessons scheduled in Central Time

Help for every grade

Elementary

Middle school

High school

Skills and programs

Phonics Reading comprehension Vocabulary Spelling Grammar Essay writing Dyslexia support ELA

Try the free reading test

Online one-to-one vs local options in Nashville

TaleemSquare onlineLocal learning centerPrivate in-home tutor

AttentionTaleemSquare: One tutor, one child, the whole lessonLearning center: Often shared between several studentsIn-home tutor: One-to-one

TravelTaleemSquare: None, lessons are at homeLearning center: Drive there and backIn-home tutor: Tutor travels to you

PriceTaleemSquare: From $85 a month (about $10.63 a lesson)Learning center: Varies; often a monthly membership plus feesIn-home tutor: Varies; often charged by the hour

Parent updatesTaleemSquare: WhatsApp summary after every classLearning center: Varies by centerIn-home tutor: Varies by tutor

ScheduleTaleemSquare: After school and weekends in Central TimeLearning center: Center opening hoursIn-home tutor: Depends on the tutor

A local center can suit children who like working alongside others. If your child needs focused one-to-one teaching, the free assessment lets you try it first.

Mother and daughter using a laptop together — Lessons run live on Zoom from home, with a parent welcome to sit in.

Father reading a book with his son on the couch — Reading together, then talking about what happened and why.

After each class you get a WhatsApp note: what was read, what clicked, and one thing to practise at home.

Simple monthly plans

$85a month for 2 one-to-one reading and English lessons a week

Free 45-minute assessment first
No contract, cancel any month
No registration fee
4-class money-back promise
Switch tutor at no cost
WhatsApp update after every class

Starter

2 lessons a week, best for keeping up with school

$85/mo

GrowthMost chosen

3 lessons a week, best for catching up + building confidence

$119/mo

Intensive

4 lessons a week, best for exam prep & fast improvement

$149/mo

Full pricing and how we compare

Reading tutoring in Nashville: questions

Are your reading tutors based in Nashville?

No. TaleemSquare tutors teach online, so Nashville families get one-to-one reading lessons without travelling to a center. Lessons are scheduled in Central Time and follow the Tennessee curriculum your child uses at school.

Do you follow the Tennessee English curriculum?

Yes. Tutors align lessons with the Tennessee Academic Standards for English Language Arts and with your child's own school work. Share homework, worksheets or the topic list and the tutor will match it.

Can you help my child prepare for TCAP ELA tests?

Yes. Local tests include: TCAP ELA tests in Grades 3-8 and English I and II end-of-course exams. Tutors build the underlying reading skills first, then practise questions in the right format as the test approaches.

How much does a reading tutor in Nashville cost?

TaleemSquare plans start at $85 a month for two 45-minute one-to-one lessons a week, about $10.63 a lesson. Three lessons a week cost $119 and four cost $149. There is no contract, and the first assessment is free.

What times are lessons available in Nashville?

Lessons are scheduled in Central Time, usually after school on weekdays or at weekends. Your child keeps the same tutor and weekly slots, which you agree after the free assessment.

Do you work with Nashville schools?

We aren't connected to Nashville schools or districts, and we have no office there; every lesson is online. Whichever school your child attends, lessons follow the Tennessee Academic Standards for English Language Arts. Share homework or topic lists and the tutor will match them. Schools in Tennessee usually run early August to late May, and you can start lessons at any point in the year.

Reading Tutors in Nashville, TN