The Best Phonics Tutors in Washington, DC

Washington, DC

Empowering Students with Engaging, Accessible Lessons

I have always loved learning, and my goal as a tutor is to help students develop that same curiosity and confidence in their abilities. With over a decade of experience working with students of all ages, both in-person and online, I enjoy making even the most challenging subjects approachable through creative and... See Heaven's full profile

Washington, DC

Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educators

In addition to having taught reading to elementary students and ESL adults, I completed a 30 hour training course in the Orton Gillingham method of reading instruction. In this course I learned many of the often hidden rules for pronunciation and spelling of words in English. I also witnessed multiple methods of... See Thomas's full profile

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Donna: English, Spanish, Math, and More!

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 teaching people to read and write. Further, I have taken, and passed, the... See Donna's full profile

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Experienced - Flexible - Patient: Middle Years Math and Science Tutor

Hello, I am Kate and I love to help students learn! Experience: I have a broad background in teaching math and science. I have worked for an online tutoring agency for the past 2 years and have a client rating of 4.9/5. I spent 3 of the last 5 years working with students in Middle School Math and Science as a... See Kate's full profile

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BA Graphic & Com Design Design with 15+ Years of Teaching Experience

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 decoding strategies that build reading fluency and comprehension. My ability to... See Arundhati's full profile

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Licensed Phonics tutor K-5

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. See Darya's full profile

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Caring expert in reading, writing, math, Spanish instruction

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 father, husband, and family man based in the Washington, DC area with our... See Jesse's full profile

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Ellen, Masters in Special Education, great with kids and adults

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 taught both programs for over ten years. My students have made great strides... See Ellen's full profile

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Very Patient Teacher

I have taught first grade for 14 years where the guided reading block is the most crucial part of the day. The 90 minute block includes small guided reading groups that will focus on reading as well as phonics instruction. i taught third grade for one year, where these skills were also taught, but at a different... See Teresa's full profile

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Individualized Instruction Is the Key to Success

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. See Maran's full profile

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Specializing in Early Childhood Education Reading and Math (K-3)

I have been teaching kindergarten and first grade for nine years. It is important for students to have a solid foundation in literacy to build lifelong readers. My specialty is early childhood education and helping students become fluent in early literacy skills. See Jenelle's full profile

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Special Needs Tutor with 10+ years of Teaching Experience

For the past 10 years, my experience includes small group and one-on-one instruction grades K-6. Using a multi-sensory approach, my experience includes phonemic awareness, decoding, writing, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency and spelling. While my focus is working with the special needs population, I work with the... See Karen's full profile

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Patient and Engaging Educator with over 20 years experience!

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 adults learn to read. See Orisha's full profile

OG-Informed Reading Coach | Phonics & Foundational Literacy Specialist

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,... See Amberlynn's full profile

Encouraging Phonics Tutor | Engaging Games & Targeted Support

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... See Patricia's full profile

Science of Reading Approach & Fundations

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... See Barbara's full profile

Experienced in elementary phonics with an Orton Gillingham approach

I have experience teaching phonics using the All About Reading curriculum, a mastery-based curriculum that uses an Orton Gillingham approach. I can create my own phonics lessons as well. See Dana's full profile

FUN, ENCOURAGING JAPANESE & ENGLISH EXPERT

Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading. See Rachel's full profile

Former Elementary Teacher

I graduated from Southern CT State University with a BA in Elementary Education, and a BS in Sociology. Many children struggle with different aspects of learning to read. Phonics is one such aspect that can cause problems with reading,... See Wendy's full profile

Veteran Early Literacy Coach & Phonics Decodable Text Expert

As an award-winning, Kirkus-Recommended author with over 20 years of synchronous instructional experience, I apply the science of reading to build dominant foundational phonics skills in early learners. I specialize in breaking down... See Jonathan's full profile

Published Poet & Tutor Specializing in Orton–Gillingham–Based Phonics

...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... See Ann's full profile

Reading Specialist with 8 years experience

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,... See Andres's full profile

Orton Gillingham Tutor

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... See Joan's full profile

I have been 20 years teaching in public school, K-2.

Trained in Wilson Fundations phonics program, Project Read, Lucy Calkins Units of Study in Reading and Writing, Fountas and Pinnell Guided Reading and Interactive writing. See Annie's full profile

Experienced Spanish Teacher - Custom Lesson Designed for YOUR needs

Working as a Bilingual Title I Assistant in a local elementary school, my responsibilities included assuring Title I compliance for K-3 students. I was responsible for presenting the prescribed curriculum, as well as administering DIBELS and IDEL... See Heather's full profile