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Saint Louis, MO
Give your child the tools to succeed in reading! As a K–12 certified reading specialist with over 26 years of experience as both a classroom teacher and literacy interventionist, I provide targeted, engaging instruction that builds confidence...
Give your child the tools to succeed in reading! As a K–12 certified reading specialist with over 26 years of experience as both a classroom teacher and literacy interventionist, I provide targeted, engaging instruction that builds confidence...

Chicago, IL
I am a certified Orton-Gillingham instructor with significant experience teaching this multisensory, structured literacy approach. My expertise lies in providing individualized instruction to students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties,...
I am a certified Orton-Gillingham instructor with significant experience teaching this multisensory, structured literacy approach. My expertise lies in providing individualized instruction to students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties,...

Westmont, IL
...Recovery) certified Reading/Spelling, K-8: Dyslexia Specialist, Certified Academic Language Practitioner, trained in Orton Gillingham approach Writing, K-8 Spanish as a second language, K-12 Homework help across content areas, K-8 Please ...
...Recovery) certified Reading/Spelling, K-8: Dyslexia Specialist, Certified Academic Language Practitioner, trained in Orton Gillingham approach Writing, K-8 Spanish as a second language, K-12 Homework help across content areas, K-8 Please ...
I was a little overwhelmed and not entirely sure what to do when my daughter's first-grade report card identified that she was approaching (not meeting) expectations in Phonological Awareness, Phonics and Word Recognition, Reading... - Mitchell, 987 lessons with Christina

Chicago, IL
As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in various settings. I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am passionate about teaching struggling students how to read. Based on overwhelming...
As a distinguished special education teacher, I have worked with a wide range of students in various settings. I am a certified Orton Gillingham tutor and am passionate about teaching struggling students how to read. Based on overwhelming...
Daniel is wonderful at explaining things to my daughter. He makes sure she is fully understanding the concepts. Able to help her make sense of things and learn in a way her teachers do not. Highly recommend for kids who don’t lear... - Kate, 18 lessons with Daniel

Glenview, IL
I am trained in Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and certified in the Wilson Reading System. I am also trained in Reading Mastery, a tier 3 reading intervention. Please reach out if you have any questions about specific programs. Thank you!
I am trained in Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and certified in the Wilson Reading System. I am also trained in Reading Mastery, a tier 3 reading intervention. Please reach out if you have any questions about specific programs. Thank you!
My daughter had another teacher for her dyslexia that she worked with for over three years. Within four months of lessons my daughter has surpassed what she had done with the other teacher in three years! She is progressing really... - Kathy, 64 lessons with Iliana

Glen Carbon, IL
I have worked with students that have dyslexia for over 13 years. I use Barton Reading and Spelling (an Orton Gillingham curriculum). I enjoy seeing students get the whole picture and love being a part of that! I make it a point to...
I have worked with students that have dyslexia for over 13 years. I use Barton Reading and Spelling (an Orton Gillingham curriculum). I enjoy seeing students get the whole picture and love being a part of that! I make it a point to...

In addition, I am very skilled at teaching decoding and comprehension strategies. I love tutoring because I can tailor my lessons to a student's specific learning style. I have completed Orton Gillingham training and am qualified to...
In addition, I am very skilled at teaching decoding and comprehension strategies. I love tutoring because I can tailor my lessons to a student's specific learning style. I have completed Orton Gillingham training and am qualified to...

Trained in Orton Gillingham, a multi sensory, research based teaching method for students struggling with reading and writing. It was specifically crafted for those struggling with dyslexia. I have also recently completed continuing...
Trained in Orton Gillingham, a multi sensory, research based teaching method for students struggling with reading and writing. It was specifically crafted for those struggling with dyslexia. I have also recently completed continuing...
My son did 3 lessons so far with Ms Pina and he loves her. She is good with kids and makes learning fun. She keeps me informed about the topics she will be covering and always on time too. I would recommend her. - Vaishali, 17 lessons with Giuseppina

Orton Gillingham, Wilson Reading, 95%, Sounds & Syllables certified.
Orton Gillingham, Wilson Reading, 95%, Sounds & Syllables certified.

I have a Master's degree in education from Columbia University's Teachers College. My special education certificate from Brooklyn College will be complete this Fall. I am also trained in the Orton-Gillingham method for reading, writing, and...
I have a Master's degree in education from Columbia University's Teachers College. My special education certificate from Brooklyn College will be complete this Fall. I am also trained in the Orton-Gillingham method for reading, writing, and...

I have taught early readers since I became a certified teacher in 2002, working with students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. I use a structured and sequential approach to teaching phonics. Although I am not trained in Orton Gillingham,...
I have taught early readers since I became a certified teacher in 2002, working with students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. I use a structured and sequential approach to teaching phonics. Although I am not trained in Orton Gillingham,...
We had only one session with Ellen so far, but I really liked what she did. She mixed up the session so it went by fast and my son didn't seem to get bored. I think Ellen will be a big help to him and can't wait to see his growt... - Michele, 25 lessons with Ellen

I have studied the Orton Gillingham method for tutoring students with dyslexia. I have six graduate credits from St. John's University in Queens, NY in educational counseling focusing on the Orton Gillingham course. A second...
I have studied the Orton Gillingham method for tutoring students with dyslexia. I have six graduate credits from St. John's University in Queens, NY in educational counseling focusing on the Orton Gillingham course. A second...
Regina is amazing with my son who has dyslexia. She is very patient with him and he has made so much progress within this last year of tutoring. He went up 5 reading levels in this one year and in the past he would only go up one ... - J, 67 lessons with Regina

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...
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...
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

I have over 25 years of experience in the field of special education. I am trained in teaching the Lindamood method of reading as well as the Orton Gillingham method. I have worked with students of all differences and learning needs. In...
I have over 25 years of experience in the field of special education. I am trained in teaching the Lindamood method of reading as well as the Orton Gillingham method. I have worked with students of all differences and learning needs. In...

I have been teaching for the past 7 years and have a wide variety of experience working with students with special needs. I am also a licensed Orton Gillingham Dyslexia Therapist and have successfully walked students through the program....
I have been teaching for the past 7 years and have a wide variety of experience working with students with special needs. I am also a licensed Orton Gillingham Dyslexia Therapist and have successfully walked students through the program....
Thanks to Rebecca’s tutoring, my child is catching up with spelling! She really struggled during the pandemic after a year of virtual school and is doing much better now. - Dorilyn, 25 lessons with Rebecca

I have successfully completed training in Orton Gillingham through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, covering both Comprehensive and Morphology levels. I have been using Orton Gillingham for five years and love the...
I have successfully completed training in Orton Gillingham through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education, covering both Comprehensive and Morphology levels. I have been using Orton Gillingham for five years and love the...

I am a certified elementary teacher. I have an Orton Gillingham endorsement.
I am a certified elementary teacher. I have an Orton Gillingham endorsement.
Ms. India has been an incredible tutor for our 3rd grader, and we are so grateful for her! At the start of the school year, our daughter was at the 18th percentile on the STAR reading assessment, and she has now grown to the 72nd... - Karen, 77 lessons with India

Orton Gillingham and Science Of Reading aligned Reading Tutor. I tutor using a multi-sensory approach to make learning to read fun and engaging. Use a variety of excellent programs and curriculums that help facilitate learning.
Orton Gillingham and Science Of Reading aligned Reading Tutor. I tutor using a multi-sensory approach to make learning to read fun and engaging. Use a variety of excellent programs and curriculums that help facilitate learning.
My seven year old loves Leslie and enjoys working with her. He has gained confidence and loves to learn with her. He has already made progress in such a short time and we could not be happier with her time and support of our son. ... - Kayla, 146 lessons with Leslie

I am an Orton Gillingham tutor certified through dii (the Dyslexic Institute of Indiana). I have 7 years of experience tutoring children using Orton Gillingham methods and over 1500 total hours of tutoring through Wyzant. I am...
I am an Orton Gillingham tutor certified through dii (the Dyslexic Institute of Indiana). I have 7 years of experience tutoring children using Orton Gillingham methods and over 1500 total hours of tutoring through Wyzant. I am...
Phyllis is a very knowledgeable and well trained tutor! She is very patient and knows how to make the lessons fun and engaging. She is great with redirecting my 7 year old back to the lesson if she gets distracted. Hadley's only ... - Stephanie, 98 lessons with Phyllis

I received a certificate for completing Orton Gillingham training, which is a multi-sensory proven approach to teaching children how to read. I tutored for one year in a private elementary school. In addition to this instruction, I received...
I received a certificate for completing Orton Gillingham training, which is a multi-sensory proven approach to teaching children how to read. I tutored for one year in a private elementary school. In addition to this instruction, I received...
Beth started tutoring my grandson just 4 weeks ago and we're so grateful we found her! When he started lessons with Beth, he was well below his 1st grade reading level and was having difficulty with decoding and fluency. Even thou... - Michele, 10 lessons with Beth

I received the National Award for helping people with Dyslexia. Half of these people have ADHD. I am myself a student of Orton Gillingham. I have tutored many hundreds of people with Dyslexia.
I received the National Award for helping people with Dyslexia. Half of these people have ADHD. I am myself a student of Orton Gillingham. I have tutored many hundreds of people with Dyslexia.
He immediately figured out some basic issues and put us on the path to fixing them fast. He is clearly very knowledgeable, smart and kind. My son's unique style surprised him but didn’t stump him. He had awesome advice! We HIGHLY... - Karin

I’m trained through Orton Gillingham Academy with experience teaching Wilson Reading, SPIRE, Fundations, and using IMSE materials. I am a NYS certified teacher with a masters degree in Reading & Literacy, birth - 12th grade. In...
I’m trained through Orton Gillingham Academy with experience teaching Wilson Reading, SPIRE, Fundations, and using IMSE materials. I am a NYS certified teacher with a masters degree in Reading & Literacy, birth - 12th grade. In...

I have been trained in many research based literacy programs. I have been trained in Bartons Reading and Spelling program. Bartons reading program is influenced by the Orton Gillingham methodology. Orton Gillinham is a structured language...
I have been trained in many research based literacy programs. I have been trained in Bartons Reading and Spelling program. Bartons reading program is influenced by the Orton Gillingham methodology. Orton Gillinham is a structured language...

I am an experienced online reading and writing tutor specializing in structured literacy for elementary students. I use an Orton-Gillingham–based approach to support phonics, spelling, reading comprehension, and written expression. I work with...
I am an experienced online reading and writing tutor specializing in structured literacy for elementary students. I use an Orton-Gillingham–based approach to support phonics, spelling, reading comprehension, and written expression. I work with...

I have a passion for teaching reading, writing, and math to students who may be need extra support and or require extensions for their learning. I am certified in Orton Gillingham reading program and use a systematic hands on approach for...
I have a passion for teaching reading, writing, and math to students who may be need extra support and or require extensions for their learning. I am certified in Orton Gillingham reading program and use a systematic hands on approach for...
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