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About Us
Our Background
Our YouTube Channel
Our YouTube Channel
- The Virtual Reading Room was created to increase the reading levels of students that are one or more levels behind in their reading.We have over 25 years of experience in the field of education. At The Virtual Reading Room, we are dedicated to fostering a love for reading and learning among students of all ages. Our mission is to provide
- The Virtual Reading Room was created to increase the reading levels of students that are one or more levels behind in their reading.We have over 25 years of experience in the field of education. At The Virtual Reading Room, we are dedicated to fostering a love for reading and learning among students of all ages. Our mission is to provide personalized tutoring that empowers learners to achieve their academic goals.
Our YouTube Channel
Our YouTube Channel
Our YouTube Channel
- Ready, set, learn! 🚀. "Join us in the Virtual Reading Room, YouTube channel where we fuel a love for learning and every activity inspires curiosity, and every child is empowered to shine! 🌟 Whether it's read-aloud adventures, interactive challenges, or creative storytelling, we're here to make learning an exciting journey for young mind
- Ready, set, learn! 🚀. "Join us in the Virtual Reading Room, YouTube channel where we fuel a love for learning and every activity inspires curiosity, and every child is empowered to shine! 🌟 Whether it's read-aloud adventures, interactive challenges, or creative storytelling, we're here to make learning an exciting journey for young minds. Subscribe today and let's explore the universe of knowledge together!"
MEET THE TEAM
Who is Darryl Akens
Darryl Akens has always been fascinated with imitating voices since the early age of 3 years old, especially deep voices. As he grew older he started imitated the likes of John Facenda, the narrator for NFL films; Eddie Barth, the voice over for Lite Beer from Miller commercials as well as James Earl Jones and Paul Robeson. Darryl is a very versatile and multi-talented Voice Over Artist. His voice range is phenomenal! His natural deep baritone voice can be soothing to listen to where he can imitate the voice of Morgan Freeman or even Peter Cullen's voice for Optimus Prime. He has also been told that he sounds like John Fontaine, the movie trailer Voice Over Artist and Christopher Judge, the Voice Over Artist from the video game "The God of War." But in a quick second he can change from a baritone voice to a high-pitched voice to imitate cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse. Yes, he can imitate all these voices and many more! He can even sing using his own voice or sing in character as well. He has been told that he can sing spot on when imitating Nat King Cole, Jack Jones and many other famous singers. Darryl attended
Kalmenson & Kalmenson to study voice acting and took an acting class at The Groundlings as well. He has narrated a Monster Jam Promo, but he can do it all - Animation, Audiobooks, Documentaries, Dubbing, eLearning, Movie Trailers, Online Ads, Radio Ads, Television Ads, Video Games and Video Narrations.
Who is Pamela Colen?
Pamela Colen currently teaches for Los Angeles Unified School District in Los Angeles, California and was nominated for two years in a row for Teacher of the Year for the
2021-2022 school year and also for the 2022-2023 school year. She has taught grades from preschool to high school for over 25 years. She attended California State University, Los Angeles where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Child Development along with a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential in 1995. In 2014 she returned to California State University , Los Angeles to complete a second teaching credential for Special Education, Early Childhood Education.
She first became interested in becoming a teacher when she was 5 years old. At 5 years old she used to pretend to be the teacher and have her siblings act as the students. She would use a ruler to point to an alphabet poster posted on the wall in their home and have them sing the alphabet song with her.
Recently, Pamela noticed, due to the Covid Pandemic, many students were falling behind and especially in reading. She decided to be part of the solution by
opening The Virtual Reading Room. She offers low-cost virtual tutoring services to help students improve their reading skills. Pamela's goal is have each student reach their highest potential and have a love for reading.
Travis
Who is Travis?
Travis is a very spunky and inquisitive
5-year old hand puppet voiced by the one and only Darryl Akens himself. Travis enjoys learning new things and is never afraid to ask questions. He loves going to school and is very social and friendly with everyone; even though he sometimes has trouble with turn-taking and sharing toys with his classmates. Travis has a great imagination and often daydreams about being in space in his favorite spaceship-shaped desk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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At this time all tutoring services are FREE. Donations are always welcomed.
Yes, all tutoring services with The Virtual Reading Room are virtual through Zoom.
Monday- Friday: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Saturdays: By appointments only
Sundays: CLOSED
Contact Us
Every student has unique needs for support. Tell us more about what you are hoping a tutor can do for you, and we will start on a plan to help you get what you need.
The Virtual Reading Room
San Pedro, California, Unnited States 90731
(424) 210-8637
The Virtual Reading Room Application/Contract
The Virtual Reading Room Contract revised 10/8/2023 (pdf)
DownloadPrivacy Policy & Disclaimers
Website Disclaimers
1. The Virtual Reading Room (“TVRR”) uses online remote video technology, such as Zoom, to conduct its tutoring sessions. Because TVRR’s tutoring sessions are conducted online, they may occasionally encounter technical problems due to internet connectivity. Any problems with internet availability or connectivity are outside the control of TVRR and TVRR makes no guarantee that its tutoring sessions will be available or work as expected.
Important Notices and Disclaimers
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1. The Virtual Reading Room (“TVRR”) makes every effort to ensure that we accurately represent products and services, and their potential for outcomes. Statements made by TVRR are estimates of what we think is possible. There is no guarantee that you will have similar results, as these will always differ according to individual efforts. As with any learning endeavor, your results may vary, and will be based on many factors individual to each student, including the student’s educational background, aptitude, and willingness to learn. There are no guarantees concerning the level of success you may experience. TVRR does not and cannot guarantee your future results and/or success.
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2. TVRR uses online remote video technology, such as Zoom, to conduct its tutoring sessions. Because TVRR’s tutoring sessions are conducted online, they may occasionally encounter technical problems due to internet connectivity. Any problems with internet availability or connectivity are outside the control of TVRR and TVRR makes no guarantee that its tutoring sessions will be available or work as expected.
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3. TVRR’s tutoring services and information are provided “as is” without warranties of any kind. In no event shall TVRR be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of TVRR’s tutoring services, or the contents of the tutoring service. The provision or receipt of TVRR’s tutoring services is at your sole risk unless otherwise explicitly stated. The information and services provided by TVRR is provided “as is” and “with all faults.” TVRR disclaims all express or implied conditions, representations, and warranties of any kind, including any implied warranty or condition of merchantability, satisfactory quality, or fitness for a particular purpose. TVRR makes no representations, warranties, conditions, or guarantees as to the usefulness, quality, suitability, truth, accuracy, or completeness of the services provided by its tutors.
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4. TVRR may use copyrighted material which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. TVRR is making such material available for criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research. TVRR believes this constitutes a “fair use” of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the United States Copyright law. If You wish to use copyrighted material from TVRR’s tutoring sessions for your own purposes that go beyond fair use, you must obtain permission from the copyright owner.
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