The first step of tutoring with me is a screening assessment to determine your student’s ability to read and spell words, along with their sound/symbol knowledge. This allows me to see where their abilities fall in comparison to their age and grade level peers. We'll then have a conference to discuss your student's needs!

The number of sessions per week will be determined by the screening assessment, the range is typically two to five days a week.

Structured Literacy is a type of reading instruction that conforms with the IDA’s Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading. Although there are many approaches that fall under the “Structured Literacy” umbrella—for example, Orton-Gillingham, Simultaneous Multi-sensory, and Explicit Phonics—all have common content (what is taught) and principles of instruction (how it is taught).

Orton Gilingham is a type of structured literacy program. There are several different systems that use the Orton Gillingham model. These include Barton, OG, Wilson and SPIRE.

I work with your student 1:1 so that I can individualize their instruction to their individual learning style and educational needs.

The length of time that it takes to complete the Wilson Reading System will depend on how much content needs to be taught and the frequency and intensity of your student's sessions.

The Wilson Reading System is made of sequenced blocks of instruction which are organized into 12 steps, each one building upon previously taught concepts. For your student to progress from one step to the next, they will complete end-of-level testing to show mastery of the current material.

I am happy to attend your student’s IEP meeting! It is helpful for their teachers to know the scope and sequence of any outside remediation, and It's also helpful for me to find out what types of programs are being offered in the school.