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Individual Reading Tutor (Long Term) Ages 8-18

Individualized reading instruction using Orton-Gillingham based instruction in an online format.
Mr. Downing
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(25)
Class

What's included

4 live meetings
2 in-class hours per week

Class Experience

I offer Orton-Gillingham based instruction (currently tucked into an online format).  Sessions take about 30 minutes to complete.  I am somewhat flexible with the time that this is offered vs the same class in "small group" format. If you have 2 children you'd like to enroll, for example, I can potentially tutor them at the same time.  In addition to learning the skills needed to decode, lessons will include work around vocabulary, spelling, writing complete sentences, and fluency.  I also share activities that families can do at home to support their child's progress.
I am a passionate Full Time Special Education (reading and writing) teacher by day and a PT adjunct professor in two graduate programs (Special Education & Differentiating Instruction) by night.  I've been teaching in a public school setting for over 20 years now and have been trained in a variety of reading and writing instruction models.  I have a Masters degree in Education (Learning Disabilities) and I use this formula on a daily basis with a variety of learners already and every single one of them is making growth.  I believe that all children can learn to read.  We just need to put in the work!  In my experience, tutors offering this type of instruction only once or twice a week is minimally effective.  A child really does need to put in the work routinely to reap the benefits of reading instruction.  In this particular "individual" class, I will provide your child with completely individualized 1:1 instruction catering to where your child's reading skills are at right now and guiding them on the path to becoming independent readers.  Once your child learns the tools for independent reading, the really wonderful things in life are going to open up for them!  
We’re going to put in a lot of work together, but I want you to know that it is going to pay off if your child simply keeps with it.
Even before we’re finished, your child is going to be able to see their own progress, start gaining confidence in their own reading abilities, and feel really good about themselves.  I’m not at all concerned about where they are at now with their reading, only where we will go from there.  
Let’s get started!  I can’t wait to meet your child and help them become an independent reader!
Learning Goals
Students will learn to read (decode words), build vocabulary knowledge, improve spelling and writing skills, and increase reading fluency.
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Supply List
Please have a piece of textured material in which the student can trace their finger over as needed (it can be fabric, textured paper, sandpaper, clay in a tray, etc.). This will be needed from time to time to assist with letter-reversal work and spelling.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • JamBoard
Joined December, 2020
5.0
25reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Minnesota State University Mankato
Hi!  I offer individual reading tutoring beginning at your child's individual reading ability and taking them forward from there.  Our sessions involve Orton-Gillingham based instruction tucked into an online format.
I am a passionate FT reading and writing teacher.  I have also worked as an adjunct professor for two graduate programs (Special Education & Differentiating Instruction).  I've been teaching in a public school setting for over 20 years now and have been trained in a variety of research-based reading and writing strategies and instructional curriculum.  I have a Masters degree in Education (Learning Disabilities) and I'm a licensed special education teacher, grades K-12.
If you have more than 1 child at similar reading levels that you'd like to enroll at the same time, reach out to me and perhaps we can create a "small group" class for you.
I can't wait to meet your child and get started!

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$185

weekly ($47 per class)
4x per week
30 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
1-2 learners per class

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