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Reading Specialist-Certified in SLANT (based on Orton-Guillingham)
Pattie K.

5.0 (324 ratings)

400 hours tutoring

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Bio

As an elementary and then middle school teacher, I realized the importance of reading instruction for student success in all academic areas. I have a Master's Degree in reading and am endorsed as a reading specialist. With 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher and 5 years experience as a middle school reading specialist I’ve been able to help struggling readers not only improve their reading skills but gain self-esteem and confidence in the process. To round out my training I became...

As an elementary and then middle school teacher, I realized the importance of reading instruction for student success in all academic areas. I have a Master's Degree in reading and am endorsed as a reading specialist. With 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher and 5 years experience as a middle school reading specialist I’ve been able to help struggling readers not only improve their reading skills but gain self-esteem and confidence in the process. To round out my training I became a certified SLANT instructor. SLANT is a multi-sensory structured language program where students are systematically taught phonics and phonemic awareness as well as spelling and language concepts. It is based on the Orton Gillingham program.

Tutoring lessons include:
•Fluency-lessons in building fluency, phrasing and expression.
•Study of Morphemes-an in-depth study of prefixes, root words and suffixes to help students unlock unfamiliar words and help build vocabulary.
•Vocabulary skills-discussion of word parts, using context clues, and direct instruction.
•Comprehension skills-lessons include summarizing, finding main ideas, making inferences and recalling details in text
•Textbook structures-lessons help students organize and understand math, science and social studies texts. also teaches plot structure for understanding fiction.

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Education

Northern Illinois University-BA and teacher certification
Elementary Education
Northern Illinois University
MEd
Aurora University, Aurora, IL
Other
  • Licensed teacher

Policies

  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Travel policy: Within 15 miles of Colorado Springs, CO 80904
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 8/13/2011

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I have been trained and certified in the SLANT method of teaching reading for students with dyslexia. This is a multi-sensory structured approach to teaching reading. This is based on the Orton-Gillingham program. It uses a three-pronged method that taps into a student's tactile, visual and auditory modalities.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a college degree in Elementary Education and seven years experience in teaching grades K-6. I also have a Master's Degree in Reading.
Phonics

Phonics

With 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher and 5 years experience as a middle school reading specialist I’ve been able to help struggling readers not only improve their reading skills but gain self-esteem and confidence in the process. To round out my training I became a certified SLANT instructor. SLANT is a multi-sensory structured language program where students are systematically taught phonics and phonemic awareness as well as spelling and language concepts. It is based on the Orton Gillingham program.
Reading

Reading

I have a master's degree in education in the area of reading which makes me a reading specialist.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I have 15 years experience in teaching study skills and state standardized test preparation to middle school students. I have taught specific lessons in reading test preparation, writing test preparation and math test preparation as well as general concepts of how to read a textbook and prepare for tests in all subjects.
Grammar
Vocabulary
Writing
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Kind, knowledgeable, excellent tutor

Pattie has taken the time to get to know Dalton and his needs. His reading and writing has improved so much and he loves working with her. She makes his sessions fun and he loves bringing home the books she lets him borrow to practice his reading at home. She is EXCELLENT and we could not be happier.

Renee, 105 lessons with Pattie
Tutor responded:

Thank you Renee. That is very kind. Pattie

Thankful

We are thankful to have Pattie and her education. I know she will help get my daughters grade up and make reading fun. My daughter deserves the one on one attention. We look forward to Tuesday's.

Leslie, 5 lessons with Pattie

Worth the investment!

My boys are learning and enjoy working with Pattie. I would recommend her highly for anyone needing help. It's worth the investment.

Darcie, 191 lessons with Pattie
Tutor responded:

Darcie, thank you so much for the recommendation. It is very kind of you. You're boys are a delight! Pattie

invaluable resource

Patty P. is very professional and competent yet relates easily to my 14 year old son. Her years of experience working with children at different levels and abilities is quite apparent. Patty's teaching style and use of the SLANT program is the key to my child's success. We have seen improvement in just three short weeks. My son looks forward to his sessions. Knowing that he is comfortable working with her is amazing. We highly recommend Patty P..

Kristen, 21 lessons with Pattie
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