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As a professional educator with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in building strong literacy foundations through structured phonics instruction. Holding a Master's degree in Secondary Education, I utilize targeted...
As a professional educator with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in building strong literacy foundations through structured phonics instruction. Holding a Master's degree in Secondary Education, I utilize targeted...

My studies in linguistics included a strong foundation in phonetics, phonology, and language development, all of which deepened my understanding of phonics as a tool to build reading and spelling skills. Since 1999, I have worked on these...
My studies in linguistics included a strong foundation in phonetics, phonology, and language development, all of which deepened my understanding of phonics as a tool to build reading and spelling skills. Since 1999, I have worked on these...
James tutored our 2nd grader in math for 15 lessons in the Spring/Summer of 2nd grade, and covered many topics from addition and subtraction, through data collection and multiplication. Long story short, James is great and we h... - Mike, 14 lessons with James

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 difference it has made...
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 difference it has made...

Phonics has been a life-long interest for me ever since I was introduced to phonics through elementary school workbooks. I quickly mastered the many rules of vowel and consonant combinations, and I went on to become a spelling bee...
Phonics has been a life-long interest for me ever since I was introduced to phonics through elementary school workbooks. I quickly mastered the many rules of vowel and consonant combinations, and I went on to become a spelling bee...
Allen had just one month to make a difference in my daughter’s ACT math score, and he absolutely delivered. He quickly pinpointed her weak areas, created a focused plan, and worked through them with clarity and precision. The resu... - Sky, 21 lessons with Allen

...memorable. I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting...
...memorable. I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting...
Ann is very kind, gentle spoken, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient tutor for my daughter. My daughter loves English, but struggled to focus on topics and book selections. She has been very caring and even follow up with little... - Masae, 47 lessons with Ann

I have eight years experience using Seeing Stars to teach reading and phonics. I will build reading from the ground up, focusing on sound-to-symbol relationships and instant recognition. Once students are showing independence at this stage,...
I have eight years experience using Seeing Stars to teach reading and phonics. I will build reading from the ground up, focusing on sound-to-symbol relationships and instant recognition. Once students are showing independence at this stage,...

Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.
Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.
Just had my 1st lesson with Rachel and it was great she was patient and very helpful teaching me Japanese. I am definitely looking forward to more lessons and would highly recommend Rachel. - Frankie, 45 lessons with Rachel

I use a supportive, two-step approach to teach phonics. First, we play engaging games to practice specific sounds and spelling patterns in isolation. This keeps learning fun and prevents students from getting tired. Next, we read actual...
I use a supportive, two-step approach to teach phonics. First, we play engaging games to practice specific sounds and spelling patterns in isolation. This keeps learning fun and prevents students from getting tired. Next, we read actual...
Patricia is extremely patient and supportive of our son. He's made great improvement since starting sessions with her. He used to cry during reading time and Patricia has him reading and laughing while doing it. She has helped him... - Alysha, 19 lessons with Patricia

Dr. David is a certified teacher who coaches students with dyslexia and has taught phonics to early readers. He builds phonemic awareness, letter-sound correspondence, blending, decoding, and sight words using structured, multisensory...
Dr. David is a certified teacher who coaches students with dyslexia and has taught phonics to early readers. He builds phonemic awareness, letter-sound correspondence, blending, decoding, and sight words using structured, multisensory...
This review is way overdue, but I had to share how amazing Dr. Dave is! I worked with him for help on a really difficult statistics assignment in my political science class, and he was an absolute game-changer. I had tried working... - Iva, 2 lessons with David F.

I also recently added a literacy license to my degree which specialized me to work with the science of reading and writing ,preparing me to teach based on latest research research to teach phonics and reading.
I also recently added a literacy license to my degree which specialized me to work with the science of reading and writing ,preparing me to teach based on latest research research to teach phonics and reading.
Michele quickly relieved my child's anxiety of fractions. She has the ability to break things down in the simplest terms, rewording concepts on the fly when a roadblock arose. I was pleasantly surprised by my child's willingness t... - Brenda

I have been working with students (aged 3 through 21) who have dyslexia, fluency and comprehension struggles as well as trouble with phonemic awareness since 2016. From my experience, many of these issues feed into each other, and strengthening...
I have been working with students (aged 3 through 21) who have dyslexia, fluency and comprehension struggles as well as trouble with phonemic awareness since 2016. From my experience, many of these issues feed into each other, and strengthening...
Guy and Lydia really hit it off. He is excited to be learning his phonics and spelling from Lydia. My son and DIL were both very impressed with Lydia’s interactions with Guy during the first session. - Marilyn, 90 lessons with Lydia

I work with early readers, struggling readers, and students with learning differences including dyslexia who need explicit phonics instruction delivered patiently and without judgment. My coaching covers phonemic awareness, decoding,...
I work with early readers, struggling readers, and students with learning differences including dyslexia who need explicit phonics instruction delivered patiently and without judgment. My coaching covers phonemic awareness, decoding,...

I am a certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) with training in Orton-Gillingham–aligned instruction. I specialize in structured literacy and phonics intervention for students in grades K–6, particularly those with dyslexia or persistent...
I am a certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) with training in Orton-Gillingham–aligned instruction. I specialize in structured literacy and phonics intervention for students in grades K–6, particularly those with dyslexia or persistent...

I am a Certified Professional Coach and former homeschool educator with 17 years of experience teaching students from kindergarten through high school graduation. I help students develop strong foundational reading skills through phonics,...
I am a Certified Professional Coach and former homeschool educator with 17 years of experience teaching students from kindergarten through high school graduation. I help students develop strong foundational reading skills through phonics,...

I am a reading expert that has been using phonics in my approach for many decades now. I assess and determine a student's personal needs prior to starting a program. Once I have done that, I continue to adjust as needed until the...
I am a reading expert that has been using phonics in my approach for many decades now. I assess and determine a student's personal needs prior to starting a program. Once I have done that, I continue to adjust as needed until the...
Needed a language arts teacher for my son (10th grade). Mary was very patient and attentive. She knew the materials well to assist with reading comprehension. She even reviewed his essays and gave effective feedback. Highly recomm... - Stephanie, 25 lessons with Mary

Christie M. graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Stephen F. Austin University. She was the Highest Ranking Senior of the University in her graduation year and maintained a 4.0 GPA. She earned a Tutor...
Christie M. graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Stephen F. Austin University. She was the Highest Ranking Senior of the University in her graduation year and maintained a 4.0 GPA. She earned a Tutor...
Christie made out sessions enjoyable, was patient, detail oriented, and was great at communicating between sessions. She went out of her way to provide resources and accommodate my schedule. - Sara, 2 lessons with Christie

I taught academic and creative writing and also worked as a writing center consultant at both Columbia and U of Denver. I also teach reading to young students, with a focus on phonics and science-of-reading approaches. In addition,...
I taught academic and creative writing and also worked as a writing center consultant at both Columbia and U of Denver. I also teach reading to young students, with a focus on phonics and science-of-reading approaches. In addition,...
I was really glad that I found Kanika. She prepared me for the AP Literature's poetry test when I needed an emergency help. She is very responsive, meticulous, and patient. She checked in with me that I understood everything I nee... - Carri

Hi, I'm Lauren! I've spent many years working with children who learn differently, in special education classrooms, life skills settings, and one on one. Along the way, I've earned my Master's in Education and trained as a Wilson Dyslexia...
Hi, I'm Lauren! I've spent many years working with children who learn differently, in special education classrooms, life skills settings, and one on one. Along the way, I've earned my Master's in Education and trained as a Wilson Dyslexia...

Hello! My name is Evangeline I live in Florida, but I am originally from the beautiful state of Maine. I am very passionate about both learning and teaching, and I have a broad range of experience across many age groups and various subjects. I...
Hello! My name is Evangeline I live in Florida, but I am originally from the beautiful state of Maine. I am very passionate about both learning and teaching, and I have a broad range of experience across many age groups and various subjects. I...
I had the pleasure of working with Evangeline while preparing for my Praxis teaching certification exams, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was incredibly helpful, patient, and professional throughout the entire proces... - Christopher, 32 lessons with Evangeline

I have always been a lover of language. An early affinity for reading led to a confidence in writing that I honed at the Lawrenceville School, from which I graduated with High Honors. In college, I studied Spanish, Japanese, and Music and...
I have always been a lover of language. An early affinity for reading led to a confidence in writing that I honed at the Lawrenceville School, from which I graduated with High Honors. In college, I studied Spanish, Japanese, and Music and...

I currently hold a Master's in Teaching and a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts. I have been a certified Washington State teacher for 5 years and currently teach middle school students. I have taught many subjects such as history, multi-subject...
I currently hold a Master's in Teaching and a Bachelor's in Liberal Arts. I have been a certified Washington State teacher for 5 years and currently teach middle school students. I have taught many subjects such as history, multi-subject...

Hello! I'm Jillian, and I’m so happy you’re taking the time to read my profile. I specialize in ESL, ELA, Writing, Reading, History, Social Studies, Sociology, Geography, Elementary/Middle School Math, and Elementary/Middle School Science....
Hello! I'm Jillian, and I’m so happy you’re taking the time to read my profile. I specialize in ESL, ELA, Writing, Reading, History, Social Studies, Sociology, Geography, Elementary/Middle School Math, and Elementary/Middle School Science....

Hi, I'm James! I'm a patient and enthusiastic Math, Science, and Business tutor who loves helping students understand difficult concepts and succeed in courses they're struggling with. I earned my degree in Finance from Miami University, with...
Hi, I'm James! I'm a patient and enthusiastic Math, Science, and Business tutor who loves helping students understand difficult concepts and succeed in courses they're struggling with. I earned my degree in Finance from Miami University, with...
We have tried several tutors on this platform and James has easily been the best fit for our student. He has always struggled with math, but James takes the time to explain every step. James has been very patient with a student ... - Ann, 5 lessons with James

I have been teaching and tutoring since 2018, focusing on biology and ACT/SAT test prep, but I have a wide variety of skills and experience and can teach K-12 lessons in math, English, history, physical science, and general study skills. I...
I have been teaching and tutoring since 2018, focusing on biology and ACT/SAT test prep, but I have a wide variety of skills and experience and can teach K-12 lessons in math, English, history, physical science, and general study skills. I...
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