I use a structured literacy program based on phonological-coding research and Orton-Gillingham principles, directly and systematically teaching the structure of the English language. Through the program, students learn fluent decoding and encoding skills to the level of mastery. From the beginning Steps of the program, students receive instruction in:
Word structure, in depth, for automatic decoding and spelling
Word recognition and spelling of high frequency words, including irregular words
Vocabulary, word understanding, and word-learning skills
Sentence-level text reading with ease, expression, and understanding
Listening comprehension with age-appropriate narrative and informational text
Reading comprehension with narrative and expository text of increasing levels of difficulty
Narrative and informational text structures
Organization of information for oral or written expression
Proofreading skills
Self-monitoring for word recognition accuracy and comprehension
I am available for 1 on 1 tutoring, sessions are 30-45 minutes long depending on the needs of each student.
Small group sessions and homeschool services are available upon request.
Tutoring sessions are available virtually or in-person in Broomfield, CO.
Contact me to find out more about pricing and packages.