Reading Tutor

Specialties

I worked as an elementary school teacher for 29 years. During those years I learned that most struggling readers are struggling because they need to be taught phonetically. After learning to teach reading phonetically, I was able to more effectively teach reading, writing, and spelling, even to students with ADD, ADHD, and dyslexia. I was also able to successfully teach English language learners. The method I use is simple. I start students at the beginning of reading - phonics. I teach students the letter sounds and how to write each letter to avoid reversals that may or may not be a sign of dyslexia. Then students learn how to use those sounds to build words through a dictated spelling program. From building words we move to using those words to write sentences with correct grammar and punctuation. Reading, writing, and spelling are the necessary elements of literacy. I've been a tutoring for the past 15 years. I also help adults improve their reading, writing, and spelling skills using the same method. Adult students generally learn at a much faster pace. Reading enrichment classes are available.