Private, One-on-One Tutoring Services
Unlock your child’s full potential with my tailored one-on-one tutoring services.
Whether they’re struggling with reading comprehension, enhancing their writing skills, needing phonics instruction, or requiring homework support, I create a nurturing environment and provide a structured, evidence-based phonics instruction where students can thrive. With personalized instruction, expert guidance, and a focus on building confidence, I empower learners to overcome challenges and achieve their educational goals.
Availability
- Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (PST)
- Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (PST)
Virtual Reading Sessions
Reading is foundational to learning, shaping critical thinking, comprehension, and vocabulary essential for academic success. As a private reading tutor, I offer online reading sessions that focus on enhancing your child’s reading skills through targeted instruction that addresses specific areas of need.
In a safe and supportive environment, I build trust and provide explicit teaching to help your child improve their reading comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. Expect 30-minute sessions where your child will develop the skills and confidence of a proficient reader.
Individualized Session Highlights
- Develop Strategic Reading Comprehension Skills
- Engage with Text Using a Structured Note-Taking System
- Build Oral Reading Fluency (Inflection, Rate, and Eye Movement)
- Provide Focused Word Study to Enhance Decoding, Spelling, and Vocabulary
Depending on the assessment results, the above area(s) will be targeted.
Virtual Writing Sessions
Writing is a crucial skill for lifelong success, yet many students require additional support beyond the classroom. My virtual writing sessions aim to bridge that gap, providing explicit instruction to address your child’s unique writing challenges.
Through patience and encouragement, I foster a nurturing space for your child to develop their writing skills. Each 30-minute session will help your child gain confidence and competence in writing across various formats.
Individualized Session Highlights
- Analyze Fiction and Non-Fiction Texts
- Utilize a Structured Note-Taking System (Graphic Organizers, Text Annotations, etc.)
- Build Sentence Structures (Compound, Complex, and Compound-Complex)
- Select Various Writing Formats (Summary, Persuasive, Descriptive, Compare and Contrast, etc.)
- Produce Well-Developed Paragraphs, Essays, and Narratives
Grammar and usage lessons are integrated in the writing sessions.
Availability
- Monday-Friday, 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. (PST)
- Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (PST)
Availability
- Elementary (Grades 3-5): Monday and Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
- Middle (Grades 6-8): Tuesday and Thursday, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Homework Club
Homework help can significantly alleviate stress for students and parents alike. The Homework Club offers expert guidance tailored to individual learning styles, enhancing understanding and academic performance.
Benefits of Joining the Homework Club Include
- Expert Assistance in Challenging Subjects
- Efficient Time Management for Busy Parents
- Reduced Homework-Related Conflict at Home
- Personalized Learning Experiences
- Confidence Building Through Academic Support
- Professional Strategies for Diverse Learning Needs
- Peace of Mind Knowing Your Child Is Receiving Guidance
Become part of a nurturing community where all questions are encouraged, and assistance is just a click away.
Students are welcome to join a small group drop-in session (maximum of 4 students) for support with homework and assignments. To attend, please use the Drop-In calendar button to select and reserve a session time. Payment must be submitted via Zelle prior to the session in order to secure your child’s spot. Once registered and payment is confirmed, students should join the session using the Zoom link provided on the website.
Pricing
$25 per drop-in session via Zelle
Make me your trusted reading and writing tutor for your child, and experience the difference that dedicated support can make in their academic journey.
Orton-Gillingham Reading Sessions
Children who struggle with reading comprehension or vocabulary might have a learning disability such as dyslexia or have received poor reading instruction. Thankfully, the Orton-Gillingham instructional method helps students become better readers. Developed by neurologist Dr. Samuel T. Orton and educator Anna Gillingham in the 1930s, this program has successfully taught kids throughout the world to read.
The Orton-Gillingham method is designed to help students overcome reading difficulties by providing intensive intervention. One of the main benefits of Orton-Gillingham is that it is a multi-sensory program that provides direct learning through kinesthetic, auditory, and visual techniques. This multi-sensory approach is structured to break down reading into smaller digestible skills.
The Orton-Gillingham program is meant as a one-on-one reading intervention. Every lesson is organized around a consistent set of strategies, activities, and patterns so that the student always knows what to expect throughout each lesson. Since there is a sense of familiarity and routine within the activities, the lessons create a stress-free environment for the student. Each skill is taught in a logical order or sequence. For example, the student starts learning simple word patterns and then progresses gradually to more difficult and complex ideas.
A Sample Lesson Plan Includes:
- Visual drill
- Auditory drill
- Sound blending
- Review
- Introduce new instruction
- Spelling work
- Sentence work
- Oral reading
The most common instructional schedule that Orton Gillingham practitioners use is 4 consecutive 30-minute weekly sessions or two 60-minute weekly sessions on non-consecutive days( 8 hours of instruction per month).
There is an OG supplies fee of $65 plus shipping. The supplies are essential for individual students to follow the OG lessons at home.
I offer a free assessment that evaluates whether this intensive reading program is the right fit for your child. If you are interested, please complete the Contact form below.
Children deserve to be equipped with the tools needed to become the readers they were meant to be.
The 6 Principles of Orton-Gillingham
- Instruction is Diagnostic and Prescriptive
- Instruction is Individualized
- Instruction is Language-Based and Alphabetic/Phonetic
- Instruction is Multisensory
- Instruction is Direct and Explicit
- Instruction is Structured, Sequential, and Cumulative
Harness the power of community with my referral program. Word-of-mouth referrals are essential to my tutoring business, helping me reach more students who need support. When you refer a new family and they enroll their child in tutoring, you’ll receive one complimentary session as a token of my appreciation.
This referral initiative not only rewards loyal families but also creates a network of trusted recommendations, showcasing the meaningful progress that students make in reading and writing. By participating, you’re not only helping your friends access personalized literacy instruction, but you’re also contributing to the growth of our community. Together, we can empower more struggling readers and writers to thrive. Spread the word and let’s make a difference!
