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Personalized Phonics and Reading for Special Needs (ESL-Friendly) With Phd Tutor

The PhD-level tutor provided personalized phonics and reading lessons, helping your child with special needs improve their reading skills, fluency, and comprehension, while building confidence at a pace that suits their needs.
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Average rating:
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Number of reviews:
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Class

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
Teacher support
Mastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. I will sent parents lesson notes after each session. Assignment is available upon request or student's interests. Feedback will be included in lesson notes.
Grading
Informal assessment will be included in lesson notes.

Class Experience

Beginner - Intermediate Level
This 1-on-1 tutoring session offers personalized English phonics and reading comprehension instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of special needs learners, ages 4 to 16. 

Delivered by an outstanding PhD-level tutor with expertise in supporting diverse learners, each 30-minute session focuses on building essential reading skills through a structured and individualized approach.

The curriculum is flexible, covering phonics, decoding, vocabulary, fluency, and reading comprehension strategies, and is adapted to align with the student's developmental level, learning style, and specific needs.

Lesson Structure
Each session follows a carefully planned structure to maximize engagement and learning:

Warm-Up (5 minutes): A brief, interactive review of previously covered phonics or reading concepts to reinforce retention and build confidence.
Phonics Instruction (10-15 minutes): Focused phonics practice, including sound-letter associations, word recognition, and decoding skills to improve fluency and accuracy in reading.
Reading Comprehension (10-15 minutes): Tailored comprehension exercises that involve reading short passages, answering questions, and discussing key ideas to enhance understanding, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
Review and Reinforcement (5 minutes): A quick recap of the day's lesson and additional practice as needed to ensure mastery of new concepts.

Special Support for Unique Learning Needs
This tutoring session is specifically designed to support special needs students, including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD:

Multi-Sensory Learning: The tutor incorporates visual, auditory, and kinesthetic methods to engage multiple senses, making learning more accessible and effective for all learners.
Adapted Pacing and Flexibility: Lessons are paced to match each student's processing speed and provide ample opportunities for practice, without overwhelming the learner.
Structured Environment: A predictable routine helps students feel secure and organized, which is especially beneficial for students with attention difficulties or anxiety.
Positive Reinforcement: The tutor uses encouragement and praise to motivate students, fostering a positive learning experience and boosting self-esteem.

PhD Tutor Expertise
Led by a PhD-level tutor with over ten years of experience working with students with special needs, the session combines expertise in reading instruction and deep understanding of how to tailor lessons for diverse learning profiles. The tutor is skilled in identifying each student's strengths and challenges, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly, and providing the right level of support to ensure success.

This individualized approach empowers students to develop strong phonics and reading comprehension skills, improving their overall literacy and confidence while fostering a love of reading. Each lesson is designed to provide students with the tools they need to succeed, both in academic settings and in everyday life.

Learning Goals

The 1-on-1 tutoring sessions are to provide individualized phonics and reading comprehension instruction that helps students with special needs build foundational literacy skills, improve reading fluency, and gain confidence in understanding texts.
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Other Details

Learning Needs
This class supports ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD by using hands-on methods, tailored pacing, structure, and encouragement to help students stay engaged and succeed.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
The instructor Dr. Victoria is a highly qualified PhD professor with extensive expertise in English education for special needs learners, coupled with a distinguished background as a professional editor. With over a decade of experience in developing and implementing tailored educational strategies, the teacher excels in adapting complex language concepts to meet the diverse needs of students, including those with ADHD, Dyslexia, and ASD, fostering both academic growth and emotional confidence.

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