Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, and Yes! I tutor both in-person at my location in Sacramento, CA and online.
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I use the Barton Reading and Spelling program which is an Orton-Gillingham based reading intervention for struggling readers and those with Dyslexia. It’s multi sensory, systematic and explicit.
What does this mean? It means I use teaching tools that are multisensory (sight, sound and touch). We learn to decode words and spell systematically. For example, how do you know if the vowel is long or short when you are sounding out a word? There is a rule for that!
I also use the Foundations in Sounds curriculum if students need help with phonemic awareness prior to starting Barton.
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Yes! I received my Advanced Certification from Susan Barton herself!
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Yes! I see kids as young as 6 and up to adults. Each leaner brings their own unique skills and challenges and my goal is always to meet them where they are and teach them the skills and tools to improve their reading and spelling!
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I focus on making a personal connection with my students, establishing a strategy that will work best for each individual learner. I utilize games as a fun way to reinforce concepts, and fidgets to help students focus, while also embracing different types of learning styles.
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I see students a minimum of two times a week, which is recommended for any Orton-Gillingham based reading program. Sessions are 45 minutes long.
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I work with struggling readers of many varieties. Some have suspected or diagnosed dyslexia and some do not! Barton is an Orton Gillingham based reading intervention suitable for many types of readers.
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Yes! I’m currently a vendor with Visions in Education, Forest Charter School and Clarksville Charter School. I’m always open to becoming a vendor for additional Charter Schools to help out a current student.
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I see students starting at 7am and throughout the school day, as well as a few days a week afterschool. Availability depends on my current student list.
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The next step would be to set up a call to discuss the details, and see if it’s the right fit for you or your family!
