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Heidi J. Sherman Oaks, CA, available for online tutoring
Heidi J.
90/hour

Phonics Tutor: Word Building, Reading & Comprehension

I help students understand how sounds and patterns work together, guiding them to discover and explore the magic of creatively engaging with words. Students experience the joy of reading fluently as they learn actively, building comprehension...

5.0 (2272)
90/hour
9,823 hours tutoring

I help students understand how sounds and patterns work together, guiding them to discover and explore the magic of creatively engaging with words. Students experience the joy of reading fluently as they learn actively, building comprehension...

Madeline V. Orlando, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Madeline V.
65/hour

ESL, IELTS, Elementary ELA , PowerPoint, Word, & Canva

Dedicated educator with experience teaching elementary students since 2018 across a range of subjects including reading, writing, phonics, math, and more. Passionate about creating supportive, engaging learning environments that foster...

5.0 (110)
65/hour
389 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Madeline’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 1:00 am UTC.

Dedicated educator with experience teaching elementary students since 2018 across a range of subjects including reading, writing, phonics, math, and more. Passionate about creating supportive, engaging learning environments that foster...

Gloria S. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Gloria S.
50/hour

Phonics

My experience and incorporation of multi-sensory activities provide students with a variety of strategies to further their phonemic awareness and phonics skills. I will provide students knowledge that will help them gain a better sense of...

5.0 (129)
50/hour
262 hours tutoring

My experience and incorporation of multi-sensory activities provide students with a variety of strategies to further their phonemic awareness and phonics skills. I will provide students knowledge that will help them gain a better sense of...

Allie J. New Richmond, WI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Allie J.
60/hour

I am an experienced teacher and a stay at home mom of 8.

College level training in zoo-phonics and visual phonics.

5.0 (248)
60/hour
225 hours tutoring

College level training in zoo-phonics and visual phonics.

Don E. Peoria, AZ, available for online tutoring
Don E.
55/hour

Effective Reading Basics Teacher

Orrin-Gillingham Certificate and 24 years of teaching individually, small group and whole group phonics lessons.

5.0 (275)
55/hour
2,607 hours tutoring
Response time: 53 minutesNote that average response time is based on Don’s active hours, which are 3:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.

Orrin-Gillingham Certificate and 24 years of teaching individually, small group and whole group phonics lessons.

Anna C. Charlotte, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anna C.
485/hour

SAT/ACT Prep Expert. 10 Years Experience. 99th Percentile Scorers

This course covered different methods of teaching phonics and integrating phonics into the literacy curriculum. I also completed a portion of my student teaching in a first grade classroom, where I taught phonics daily during...

5.0 (3397)
485/hour
5,980 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

This course covered different methods of teaching phonics and integrating phonics into the literacy curriculum. I also completed a portion of my student teaching in a first grade classroom, where I taught phonics daily during...

Dane G. Darien, CT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dane G.
200/hour

Experienced phonics instructor

I have 2+ years of experience as a phonics instructor at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.

5.0 (1242)
200/hour
2,633 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have 2+ years of experience as a phonics instructor at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes.

Kristine H. Salt Lake City, UT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kristine H.
89/hour

Trained Phonics and Reading Interventionist | ESL Certified

I am a Reading and Phonics Interventionist to assist struggling readers reach US Common Core standards. I also teach Adults using research-based Adult literacy curriculum. I am a certified ESL/TESOL English instructor and have training...

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5.0 (262)
89/hour
834 hours tutoring

I am a Reading and Phonics Interventionist to assist struggling readers reach US Common Core standards. I also teach Adults using research-based Adult literacy curriculum. I am a certified ESL/TESOL English instructor and have training...

Stephanie A. Carlsbad, CA, available for online tutoring
Stephanie A.
35/hour

Elementary Teacher

Because my experience has been with the lower elementary level I teach a lot of phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. I use fun and engaging strategies for my students to learn phonics such as songs and games. I...

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5.0 (807)
35/hour
2,000 hours tutoring

Because my experience has been with the lower elementary level I teach a lot of phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension skills. I use fun and engaging strategies for my students to learn phonics such as songs and games. I...

Karen C. Okatie, SC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Karen C.
40/hour

Trained in research-based reading methodologies

I have over 30 years of experience teaching phonics to struggling readers of all ages. I am skilled in the assessment of basic skills to determine a baseline to inform and drive instruction. I integrate phonics instruction in lessons...

5.0 (302)
40/hour
1,742 hours tutoring

I have over 30 years of experience teaching phonics to struggling readers of all ages. I am skilled in the assessment of basic skills to determine a baseline to inform and drive instruction. I integrate phonics instruction in lessons...

Merlin L. San Diego, CA, available for online tutoring
Merlin L.
50/hour

Retired Classroom teacher

I have 20 years of classroom experience.

5.0 (944)
50/hour
3,387 hours tutoring

I have 20 years of classroom experience.

Michelle O. Raleigh, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michelle O.
64/hour

Certified Teacher in Many Areas Looking to Tutor

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.

5.0 (1662)
64/hour
6,300 hours tutoring

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.

Kelli S. Harrisburg, PA, available for online tutoring
Kelli S.
85/hour

Patient and Caring Reading and Writing Interventionist

Orton-Gillingham certification (in process) Reading Rockets reading certification Amplify reading training

5.0 (724)
85/hour
1,920 hours tutoring

Orton-Gillingham certification (in process) Reading Rockets reading certification Amplify reading training

Theresa T. Melbourne, FL, available for online tutoring
Theresa T.
72/hour

Phonics Teacher and Tutor - 26 years experience

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...

5.0 (486)
72/hour
2,713 hours tutoring

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...

Sheryl N. Bradford, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sheryl N.
50/hour

ELA Teacher for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

I utilize the Phono-Graphix Reading Program. It has three levels: consonant and vowels; vowel pairs, and syllables. I have utilized this program since 2001 and it has amazing results!

5.0 (94)
50/hour
1,064 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response time is based on Sheryl’s active hours, which are 9:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

I utilize the Phono-Graphix Reading Program. It has three levels: consonant and vowels; vowel pairs, and syllables. I have utilized this program since 2001 and it has amazing results!

Linda A. Sachse, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Linda A.
135/hour

Specialize in Struggling Readers: Certified Special Education Teacher

I hold a Professional Educator's Certification in Elementary Education (Reading/Phonics) K-6 and Special Education K-12. My work in Special Education has given me a multitude of ways to teach phonics and phonetic awareness...

4.9 (233)
135/hour
2,121 hours tutoring

I hold a Professional Educator's Certification in Elementary Education (Reading/Phonics) K-6 and Special Education K-12. My work in Special Education has given me a multitude of ways to teach phonics and phonetic awareness...

Tammy S. Cowpens, SC, available for online tutoring
Tammy S.
65/hour

Phonics

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...

4.9 (250)
65/hour
630 hours tutoring

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...

James C. Pittsburgh, PA, available for online tutoring
James C.
70/hour

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

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...

4.9 (256)
70/hour
2,696 hours tutoring

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...

Alex S. San Diego, CA, available for online tutoring
Alex S.
60/hour

Was in PhD program in Linguistics

...spending two years in a PhD program in Linguistics at UC San Diego. During those two years, I took such courses relevant to phonics as Introductory Phonology and Field Methods (which required the use of phonetic notation systems), and I was the TA for...

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4.8 (307)
60/hour
1,690 hours tutoring
Response time: 17 minutesNote that average response time is based on Alex’s active hours, which are 3:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

...spending two years in a PhD program in Linguistics at UC San Diego. During those two years, I took such courses relevant to phonics as Introductory Phonology and Field Methods (which required the use of phonetic notation systems), and I was the TA for...

India B. Mableton, GA, available for online tutoring
India B.
80/hour

Online Orton-Gillingham, Dyslexia, Reading, & Homeschool Help Tutor

I’m a certified teacher and Orton-Gillingham reading specialist who works primarily with students in grades K-8th who are below grade level in reading or struggling with phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Many of the students I support...

5.0 (139)
80/hour
628 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response time is based on India’s active hours, which are 7:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

I’m a certified teacher and Orton-Gillingham reading specialist who works primarily with students in grades K-8th who are below grade level in reading or struggling with phonics, fluency, and comprehension. Many of the students I support...

Evangeline P. North Fort Myers, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evangeline P.
63/hour

Highly Qualified PRAXIS Tutor

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...

5.0 (651)
63/hour
2,725 hours tutoring

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...

Shawnie K. Roswell, GA, available for online tutoring
Shawnie K.
90/hour

Certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner

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...

5.0 (60)
90/hour
762 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response time is based on Shawnie’s active hours, which are 11:00 am - 12:00 am UTC.

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...

Lance G. Iron River, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lance G.
40/hour

Philosophy Grad, Chess Coach, & Learning Enthusiast

My primary areas of study are philosophy and the psychology of human learning. My teaching style reflects my interests; brute memorization accomplishes little genuine understanding. Instead, my approach encourages pupils to think through,...

5.0 (1400)
40/hour
4,336 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

My primary areas of study are philosophy and the psychology of human learning. My teaching style reflects my interests; brute memorization accomplishes little genuine understanding. Instead, my approach encourages pupils to think through,...

Jenna M. Grangeville, ID, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jenna M.
32/hour

Experienced and Effective Elementary Math and English Tutor

Hi! My name is Jenna and teaching is my passion. I I have been teaching for the last fifteen years and tutoring for six of them. One of my favorite things about teaching is watching my students understand a concept that I have taught them so well,...

5.0 (495)
32/hour
1,171 hours tutoring
Response time: 54 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi! My name is Jenna and teaching is my passion. I I have been teaching for the last fifteen years and tutoring for six of them. One of my favorite things about teaching is watching my students understand a concept that I have taught them so well,...

Evan W. Newhall, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evan W.
149/hour

Top-Rated Test Prep (SAT / ACT / ISEE / HSPT / SSAT / SCAT) Tutor

Want to help your child breakthrough? I am an experienced (10000+ hours) tutor certified in over 30 subjects and have ranked in the top 1% of all Wyzant tutors for the last several years. I'm a college graduate of Tufts University, Medford, MA...

5.0 (2211)
149/hour
11,609 hours tutoring
Response time: 18 minutesNote that average response time is based on Evan’s active hours, which are 2:00 pm - 8:00 am UTC.

Want to help your child breakthrough? I am an experienced (10000+ hours) tutor certified in over 30 subjects and have ranked in the top 1% of all Wyzant tutors for the last several years. I'm a college graduate of Tufts University, Medford, MA...

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Cliff F.

3 Phonics lessons

Used games to teach phonics, which my son really enjoyed. Worked with our son on reading some of the phonics books. Our son has already said he is looking forward to his next tutoring session with Melissa.
Betty S.

13 Phonics lessons

Ms Alicia is providing an effective phonemic awareness and phonics instruction to our grandson. He is noticing, thinking about, and working with sounds in the spoken language. This systematic and explicit phonics instruction is making a contribution to his growth in reading. He looks forward to tutoring sessions with Ms. Alicia.
Laurie V.

1 Phonics lesson

Very Friendly, kind and and patient. My daughter enjoyed the session. Had some good activities aimed at early reading and phonics. Overall a good experience. Thanks
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How would you define Phonics in your own words?

Phonics is the key to unlocking the Alphabetic Code of English. Without understanding this code, it is impossible to read, because reading is the proc...

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How would you define Phonics in your own words?

Phonics is that fascinating realm of how letters and the sounds they make create words. In Phonics students learn, for example, the different ways the...

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There are sequential steps that make it easier to learn to read. Teaching phonemic awareness and phonics are part of that sequence. First I help dev...

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About phonics

On Wyzant, learners can find personalized tutoring to help them master phonics, the foundational method for teaching reading by connecting sounds (phonemes) to letters or groups of letters (graphemes). Whether starting with simple letter sounds or progressing to blends, digraphs, and syllable types, phonics tutors tailor lessons to meet each student’s level and goals. Online sessions, local instructors, and flexible scheduling make it easy to practice reading skills comfortably and effectively.

Phonics is a method of teaching reading that emphasizes the systematic, explicit instruction of letter-sound relationships. It helps children decode words by blending sounds and break down words to identify sounds for spelling. Phonics instruction is essential for developing reading fluency, spelling accuracy, and overall comprehension. Starting with basic letter sounds in kindergarten, students gradually learn to recognize blends like “sh” or “ch,” digraphs, and apply these skills across reading, writing, and word recognition activities.

Wyzant connects students with expert tutors to empower confident, personalized learning in phonics and early reading. Whether you’re helping a young learner gain foundational skills or a struggling reader build fluency, Wyzant provides access to structured, supportive instruction. Set your own pace and goals in a way that matches each learner’s needs, and watch reading ability improve through dedicated, tailored practice.

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