From Struggle to Success: One-On-One Reading Support (UFLI Aligned)
This one-on-one phonics tutoring class uses a Phonics Assessment to identify your child's specific needs and provide targeted, research-based instruction. Each session is customized to support decoding, blending, and fluency skills.
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed40 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 6
What will be taught? In this personalized tutoring session, your child will receive individualized instruction using the UFLI Foundations program, focusing on: Letter-sound correspondence Phoneme blending and segmenting Decoding and encoding (spelling) skills High-frequency word recognition Oral reading fluency and accuracy What topics will you cover? Each session is tailored based on an initial assessment to identify your child's specific needs. Topics may include: Consonant and vowel sounds Blending sounds to form words Segmenting words into individual sounds Recognizing and spelling high-frequency words Reading fluency practice with decodable texts How is your class structured? Sessions follow a consistent structure: Review of previously taught skills Introduction of new phonics concepts Guided practice with interactive activities Application through reading and spelling exercises Assessment to monitor progress How will you teach? Instruction is delivered using a multisensory approach, incorporating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities to reinforce learning. Techniques include: Interactive games Use of manipulatives Writing exercises Reading aloud What's your teaching style? My teaching style is supportive and adaptive, aiming to build confidence and foster a love for reading. I focus on creating a positive learning environment where your child feels comfortable and motivated. How much will learners get to interact with you? As a one-on-one tutoring session, your child will have continuous interaction with me throughout the class. Activities are designed to be engaging and participatory, ensuring active involvement and immediate feedback.
Learning Goals
Students will develop automatic recognition of letter-sound correspondences, including short and long vowels, digraphs, and blends.Students will accurately decode and encode (spell) grade-appropriate words using phoneme-grapheme mapping strategies.
Other Details
Supply List
1. Whiteboard and dry-erase marker (for writing sounds, words, and practicing spelling in a hands-on, engaging way) Optional: Eraser or cloth for wiping the whiteboard All other materials, such as digital slides, decodable texts, and printable resources, will be provided by the teacher.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI) Foundations Program
This structured, research-based phonics program is the core curriculum used for instruction. More information is available at https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/ufli-foundations.
Core Phonics Survey
An initial and ongoing assessment tool used to identify each student’s instructional needs and guide lesson planning.
Decodable Text Passages from UFLI Foundations
Used during guided reading to help students apply their phonics skills in context. These materials are provided by UFLI and used with permission under their educational use guidelines.
Joined May, 2025
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a certified elementary educator with over six years of classroom experience, currently teaching 4th grade reading and writing in Kentucky. I have also taught 3rd grade and worked closely with students in small group and one-on-one settings, focusing on foundational reading skills. My instruction is grounded in the Science of Reading, and I am currently completing my LETRS certification (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)—a nationally recognized training designed to help educators deeply understand how students learn to read and how to effectively intervene when they struggle.
In addition to my classroom role, I serve as the district curriculum lead for 3rd–5th grade English Language Arts and am a Digital Learning Coach in my school, where I support teachers in implementing high-quality instructional tools. I’ve had extensive experience using research-backed programs such as UFLI Foundations, which I use in this class to deliver systematic, explicit phonics instruction. I am also a parent of a child with dyslexia, which gives me a personal understanding of the importance of structured literacy and individualized support.
Throughout my teaching career, I have supported many learners with a variety of needs, including those with reading delays and learning differences. I strive to make my sessions encouraging, engaging, and tailored to each learner’s pace and goals.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-12
