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Upper Marlboro, MD
As a parent and teacher of students with special needs, I was immersed in the world of understanding how students with learning disabilities learned, and how their specific challenges impacted them in school and everyday life. I have over 11...
As a parent and teacher of students with special needs, I was immersed in the world of understanding how students with learning disabilities learned, and how their specific challenges impacted them in school and everyday life. I have over 11...
Karen definitely was heaven sent. From our initial meeting she showed that she understood exactly what my son needed and quickly got him going along in the right direction. She is not only in touch academically but emotionally a... - Alicia, 30 lessons with Karen

Silver Spring, MD
Greetings fellow learners! Initial consultations via the Wyzant platform or phone call are ALWAYS complimentary. Let's chat today to see how I can help you or your child succeed in academics and language learning. First and foremost, I am a...
Greetings fellow learners! Initial consultations via the Wyzant platform or phone call are ALWAYS complimentary. Let's chat today to see how I can help you or your child succeed in academics and language learning. First and foremost, I am a...
Jesse is a great communicator, always organized, clear and making every effort to reach out to make sure there are no coordination problems. The lessons themselves are great, he is a former teacher with kids and has a quick and ea... - Eric

Fairfax, VA
In the summer of 2014, I completed a training for the Fundations Program at the kindergarten level. This Wilson Extension Program is a carefully structured reading program which includes a spelling and phonics supplement as well. I have...
In the summer of 2014, I completed a training for the Fundations Program at the kindergarten level. This Wilson Extension Program is a carefully structured reading program which includes a spelling and phonics supplement as well. I have...
We are grateful to have Ellen as my son’s tutor. My son (1st grader) is pretty shy and Ellen has been very patient and understanding. She knows how to work with kids very well and just the right way to encourage them, and was ab... - Anonymous, 31 lessons with Ellen

Arlington, VA
Working as a teacher, after school teacher, and kumon tutor I have taught many children reading and comprehension. I have college level training in English and have studied courses in the patience it takes to teach phonics.
Working as a teacher, after school teacher, and kumon tutor I have taught many children reading and comprehension. I have college level training in English and have studied courses in the patience it takes to teach phonics.
She has a lot of patience. When I am frustrated, she continues to encourage me to keep on. Great teacher!! - Desiree, 20 lessons with Alyssha

Rockville, MD
I have extensive college essay and personal statement experience and work for three college admissions companies. I have edited over 1500 college undergraduate essays and 260 personal statements, many for business and medicine. I help job seekers...
I have extensive college essay and personal statement experience and work for three college admissions companies. I have edited over 1500 college undergraduate essays and 260 personal statements, many for business and medicine. I help job seekers...

Beltsville, MD
Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their written equivalents (letters, groups of letters or words). This is the basis for teaching a student how to read and write. I am familiar with the English phonemes, and have experience...
Phonics is the relationship between sounds and their written equivalents (letters, groups of letters or words). This is the basis for teaching a student how to read and write. I am familiar with the English phonemes, and have experience...
Donna B. was simply great and my daughter really took to her teaching and great explanations. I would encourage any parent to solicit Donna as a tutor. - Jean

Accokeek, MD
I am a Maryland certified teacher who has been teaching for many years. I also have a lot of experience teaching phonics and beginning reading skills to students. I am very patient and have been successful at helping students and a few...
I am a Maryland certified teacher who has been teaching for many years. I also have a lot of experience teaching phonics and beginning reading skills to students. I am very patient and have been successful at helping students and a few...
Orisha gave me a very detailed and engaging lesson for my upcoming math assessment. She was patient and very knowledgeable. Will use services again. I am more at ease with my upcoming test and now know how to approach many problem... - Stormi, 10 lessons with Orisha

Washington, DC
I have a PhD and an MA in German Studies from Stanford, as well as a BA in Germanic Languages & Literatures, a BA in Linguistics, and a BM in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan. I have 15 years of professional experience teaching...
I have a PhD and an MA in German Studies from Stanford, as well as a BA in Germanic Languages & Literatures, a BA in Linguistics, and a BM in Piano Performance from the University of Michigan. I have 15 years of professional experience teaching...
Chiann was hands down one of the best tutors I've ever had. She was incredibly patient and an amazing teacher. She is extremely dedicated to teaching and went above and beyond to help me. Chiann didn't just help during our tutorin... - Anna, 35 lessons with Chiann

Alexandria, VA
I'm a licensed VA teacher in 2nd grade. I teach Phonics daily using the science of reading focusing on one phonics skill at a time.
I'm a licensed VA teacher in 2nd grade. I teach Phonics daily using the science of reading focusing on one phonics skill at a time.

Rockville, MD
As part of my ESOL teaching experience (10 years), I have worked with phonics materials both for spelling and pronunciation. In addition, phonics training was part of my original undergraduate degree in education.
As part of my ESOL teaching experience (10 years), I have worked with phonics materials both for spelling and pronunciation. In addition, phonics training was part of my original undergraduate degree in education.

Mc Lean, VA
I had a 7-year career as an early childhood special educator, early childhood classroom teacher, and teacher leader/instructional coach with Denver Public Schools. In 2019, I left public education to support families who are engaging in...
I had a 7-year career as an early childhood special educator, early childhood classroom teacher, and teacher leader/instructional coach with Denver Public Schools. In 2019, I left public education to support families who are engaging in...

Gaithersburg, MD
I am highly qualified in phonics instruction, with strong experience working directly with early readers to develop foundational literacy skills. I have successfully guided students in learning sound-letter relationships, blending, and...
I am highly qualified in phonics instruction, with strong experience working directly with early readers to develop foundational literacy skills. I have successfully guided students in learning sound-letter relationships, blending, and...
Aru undertook the ominous task of undoing my Lightroom Library blunders; i.e., to delete duplicate photo files, connect lost files and move selected files. As I mentioned in my Review Title, she was very familiar with Lightroom "f... - Charles

I have a background in tutoring phonics to kindergarten through fifth-grade level students. I have a degree and experience in Elementary Education. I also taught Speech-Language or articulation skills to Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle...
I have a background in tutoring phonics to kindergarten through fifth-grade level students. I have a degree and experience in Elementary Education. I also taught Speech-Language or articulation skills to Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle...
My child is showing great progress. I would definitely recommend Ms. Tammy to tutor anyone's child. She wants to know information that would help her such as words you have noticed is difficult for the child to pronounce. - Shaneka, 23 lessons with Tammy

... students, who were very behind in their skills. This took patience and knowledge to get them to decode and read using phonics. I am very animated so I kept their poor attention span going to reach the goal. Besides that, I taught them to print ...
... students, who were very behind in their skills. This took patience and knowledge to get them to decode and read using phonics. I am very animated so I kept their poor attention span going to reach the goal. Besides that, I taught them to print ...
Debbie is a fun, patient and knowledgeable tutor. My son liked her the first day he met her. She displays quite a bit of enthusiasm and says she loves kids. We had a bad experience with our former tutor who yelled at my son dur... - Val, 91 lessons with Deborah

I recently worked as the Basic Skills assistant in a Kindergarten setting. I was responsible for reteaching/reinforcing the phonics program (Fundations). I designed lessons and games to teach letter sounds/key words/letter...
I recently worked as the Basic Skills assistant in a Kindergarten setting. I was responsible for reteaching/reinforcing the phonics program (Fundations). I designed lessons and games to teach letter sounds/key words/letter...
My son loves his tutor he’s usually very withdrawn but one session in he opened right up to her. She encourages my son EVERY lesson and comes with soooo much energy different ways to teach his lessons. I recommend Barbara to anyon... - Natasha , 56 lessons with Barbara

I worked with many students on implementing many supporting activities with Letter land. I also have other materials that I used for phonics studies including games and exercises to practice phonics skills.
I worked with many students on implementing many supporting activities with Letter land. I also have other materials that I used for phonics studies including games and exercises to practice phonics skills.

I’m a certified teacher with advanced training in the Orton-Gillingham approach. I provide online phonics and reading tutoring for students in grades K–6, helping them master phonics, build fluency, strengthen comprehension, and...
I’m a certified teacher with advanced training in the Orton-Gillingham approach. I provide online phonics and reading tutoring for students in grades K–6, helping them master phonics, build fluency, strengthen comprehension, and...
We have been very pleased and impressed with India as the tutor for my 8yo daughter. I was worried about her ability to engage in an online setting and learn effectively as she is shy and has always had in class instruction. She... - Trent, 41 lessons with India

I have 2+ years of experience as a phonics instructor at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.
I have 2+ years of experience as a phonics instructor at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.
Our second grader absolutely loved her first lesson with Dane! Not only did Dane thoroughly assess her and determine clear short-term and long-term objectives, but he also made her feel comfortable through playing educational game... - Holly, 45 lessons with Dane

I love to read. Now, I also am passionate about teaching both children and adults skills which enable them to become more confident and proficient readers. I have been tutoring elementary and middle school students for over 7 years (including...
I love to read. Now, I also am passionate about teaching both children and adults skills which enable them to become more confident and proficient readers. I have been tutoring elementary and middle school students for over 7 years (including...

I have been trained in many phonics programs, including Orton Gillingham which I have used successfully in the classroom for many years.
I have been trained in many phonics programs, including Orton Gillingham which I have used successfully in the classroom for many years.
Beth did a great job at assessing my son's reading strengths and weaknesses. She now has a game plan to work with. My son enjoys her pleasant and patient demeanor. - Michelle, 45 lessons with Beth

I have taught phonics for many years. I have researched and studied the best ways to teach phonics. I am continuing my studies of the Orton-Gillingham method and have several phonics activities available online.
I have taught phonics for many years. I have researched and studied the best ways to teach phonics. I am continuing my studies of the Orton-Gillingham method and have several phonics activities available online.
Patty is very experienced in ELA and phonics. She keeps my son very engaged throughout the full hour…which is a feat for us! She is patient and very responsive. My son has dyslexia and we have struggled to find a tutor who can tea... - Mirsini, 4 lessons with Patty

Over 26 years of teaching Phonics has equipped me to be fluent with our many rules and exceptions to the rules of this tricky subject. I have utilized ABEKA, Open Court, and the Barton Reading and Spelling Program as curriculum in addition...
Over 26 years of teaching Phonics has equipped me to be fluent with our many rules and exceptions to the rules of this tricky subject. I have utilized ABEKA, Open Court, and the Barton Reading and Spelling Program as curriculum in addition...
Theresa has been wonderful with my 2nd grader who was struggling with reading. After just a few months my child went from a high kindergarten readimg level to being on track for where she is in 2nd grade. My daughter looks forward... - Amber, 15 lessons with Theresa

I am a certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner and Orton Gillingham trained. I am currently offering virtual tutoring sessions. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Natural Science. I completed my Wilson...
I am a certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner and Orton Gillingham trained. I am currently offering virtual tutoring sessions. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor’s degree in Natural Science. I completed my Wilson...
Love that Ms.Shawnie is patient and that my son likes her so it is a win win situation as he is kind of against learning as he has had such a challenge with Dyslexia. He is learning a lot and I cant wait to see his progress in th... - Sherie, 16 lessons with Shawnie

Hello, everyone! My name is Dara H., and I am so excited to help your student achieve their top academic potential! I have been teaching and tutoring online for over 6 years, 5 of which have been through my own business. I was also the...
Hello, everyone! My name is Dara H., and I am so excited to help your student achieve their top academic potential! I have been teaching and tutoring online for over 6 years, 5 of which have been through my own business. I was also the...

I am a retired Reading/ELA teacher with over thirty years of teaching experience. My area of expertise includes reading diagnosis and remediation, developing reading/study strategies to help students achieve their goals, and also reading and...
I am a retired Reading/ELA teacher with over thirty years of teaching experience. My area of expertise includes reading diagnosis and remediation, developing reading/study strategies to help students achieve their goals, and also reading and...
47 Phonics lessons
23 Phonics lessons
23 Phonics lessons
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