Private Tutor for Struggling Readers and Spellers (30 Minutes)
In this private, 1:1 class, I will help students improve their reading fluency, comprehension, and spelling skills. #confidence
Diane N. M.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(52)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. The student should be reading each night for a minimum of 25 minutes. "Ear reading" with programs like Learning Ally, Bookshare, and Audible all count as reading. Your child will also benefit from hearing you model fluent reading. I will occasionally assign passages for oral reading as repeated practice. It is helpful if a family member can listen to the child read and provide feedback.Assessment
Students will be assessed through Mastery Checks and other informal, ongoing teacher assessments.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
My teaching style is MULTISENSORY, DIAGNOSTIC, and PRESCRIPTIVE. I will quickly review the skills your child has mastered and target my instruction to your child's individual needs. I will teach using flashcards, Google Slides, worksheets, games, and decodable texts. Topics will include: 1) Phonemic and Phonological Awareness, 2) Six Syllable Types, 3) Syllable Division, 4) Spelling Rules and Common Orthographic Patterns, 5) Oral Reading Fluency Practice, 6) Vocabulary/Comprehension Strategies, 7) Multisensory Grammar/Writing WEEK 1: I will administer a decoding survey to determine specific areas of strengths and weaknesses. I will also administer an oral reading check to determine the reading level and the number of words the student reads per minute. Finally, a spelling check will be administered to determine areas of strengths and weaknesses. WEEK 2: WHAT IS A VOWEL? Vowel coding(breve), Phonology Practice, Spelling Practice WEEK 3: WHAT IS A CONSONANT? Cursive(optional) Phonology Practice, Spelling Practice, Clipped vs. Continuant Sounds WEEK 4: WHAT IS A SYLLABLE? Phonology Practice
Other Details
Supply List
Please have loose-leaf notebook paper and a pencil available for the first class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
5.0
52reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have been a teacher in Texas for more than thirty years. My experience includes Dyslexia Intervention, Academic Coach, Reading/Language Arts Teacher, and Small Group Intervention. I have a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology.
I am passionate about teaching struggling readers. I use a multi-sensory approach to teaching Basic Language Skills, which includes: phonology, sound-symbol association, syllable instruction, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
My interests include reading, travel, word games, puzzles, and rock collecting.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$45
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
