Literacy Tutoring
My literacy tutoring can help your child gain the following skills:
- Phonological awareness: distinguishing sounds in spoken words
- Phonics: how to decode written words
- Recognize high-frequency or sight words
- Vocabulary development
- Comprehension of text
- Reading fluency
- Spelling
- Constructing written responses
Methodology Used for Teaching Literacy
I am formally trained in the Orton-Gillingham Approach, a gold-standard, research-based method for teaching reading. This approach is widely recognized as one of the most effective ways to support children who struggle with reading and literacy, including children with dyslexia, because it directly addresses how the brain learns to read.
Highlights of this method:
- Lessons are taught in a clear, step-by-step way that builds on what your child already knows
- New concepts are introduced in a thoughtful order, and they are reinforced over time to connect new learning to previously taught skills
- Learning is multi-sensory: your child will see it, hear it, and use tactile strategies, which helps make learning more engaging
- This approach is designed specifically for struggling readers with the goal to help them develop both skills and confidence in literacy
What if my child can read but struggles with writing?
While I cannot provide specific handwriting support, I can work with your child on constructing written responses. I can also assist with helping your child learn spelling patterns, grammar, and understanding the writing process.
Do you diagnosis dyslexia?
No, I do not provide a formal or medical diagnosis of dyslexia. However, when I worked in the school setting, I evaluated and worked with hundreds of students with various reading disabilities. I follow research-based approaches to teaching students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities.
My child is __ years old. Are they too young/too old?
As long as your child can attend to the virtual tutoring session, I’m happy to work with children and teens of all ages. Early intervention is vital, however, students of any age can benefit from reading remediation.
All of my services are offered virtually, so distance is never an issue. Please click here to see if virtual tutoring is right for your child.