You Can Learn to Love Reading: 1-On-1 Reading Tutoring (Introductory Class)

(Scheduling is flexible. If you can't find a section that works for you, feel free to request a different time.)

In this introductory 1-on-1 reading tutoring class, students will receive individualized instruction based on their needs. Initially, I will assess students to determine their skill levels. These results will determine what I teach in future courses. This class is set up as a screener, not an in-depth or official evaluation. The data I collect is used to develop an on-going tutoring program for each student.  

This is the basic setup for the class:
1) Phonics screener: This assessment will help me determine what gaps students have in their sound/word recognition. For young students, I will also test them on word reading ability and phoneme segmenting.
2) Fluency assessment: Kids will read a leveled-passage for a minute. I will monitor for correct words per minute (fluency and accuracy). We will do this a few times until we find their correct reading level.
3) Echo read: I will introduce a book on their specific level and get them ready to read it. I will read paragraphs and then they will read the same paragraphs after me. This will get them prepared to read on their own.
4) Independent read: The students will take over reading the book. I will help them with errors and ask comprehension questions throughout.

This format gives students instruction on phonics, word reading, fluency, and comprehension which are essential literacy skills. Throughout this class, I will provide corrective feedback in a kind and helpful way to provide an environment where students feel comfortable and safe to make mistakes and learn. I want them to know that it's okay if we struggle because that is a great way to learn. But I also want to provide them with moments of success so they don't get frustrated and shut down. 

This is an introductory course, meaning the assessments are used for future tutoring sessions, not as comprehensive evaluations. I do not provide DRA or guided reading scores, but the data I collect give parents a general idea of student reading levels and helps them see some of the gaps their students have in their literacy skills. After this course is complete, we can schedule future 1-on-1 sessions to continue learning.