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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are answers to questions past clients have asked. We hope this helps.

struggling reader

DOES MY CHILD
NEED TUTORING?

Unsure if this is what your child needs. Consider this...

  • Does your child struggle sounding out words?

  • Is reading time avoided at your house? 

  • Has the teacher mentioned your child is disengaged during reading?

  • Is your child having difficulty with word problems?

  • Does homework take hours to complete?

  • Is the school unable to provide adequate support?

online reading tutoring

HOW DOES
ONLINE TUTORING WORK?

  • We begin with an initial assessment to identify any academic gaps or other challenges.

  • Assessments are conducted via computer and a video conferencing tool. 

  • We prioritize the plan of action to bolster your child's phonemic awareness, improve reading accuracy, fluency and overall comprehension.

  • Weekly sessions take place via video conferencing tool on a laptop, desktop, or tablet. 

  • We will use various multi-sensory instructional practices in a specific scope and sequence to close the identified gaps or misconceptions.

Helping Children Unlock the Code to Reading

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS  OF TUTORING?

Tutoring is an investment in your child’s future.

A connection with a strong tutor will provide:

  • Personalized learning experiences 

  • Targeted practice in a low-stress and "safe" space

  • Interactive lessons to promote critical thinking

  • Increased understanding for better performance

  • Lessons that instill confidence and build self-esteem

  • Remediation of concepts not yet mastered 

  • Introduction to new concepts ahead of the class

  • Challenging exercises for students seeking enrichment

fluent accurate reading yields future success

HOW LONG IS EACH SESSION?

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Sessions are typically 1 hour long. Students with dyslexia and/or other learning challenges may need 2+ sessions per week to deliver the level of remediation needed. 

After the initial assessment we will understand what support will be just right for your child. â€‹

Online Reading Tutoring

WHAT SUPPLIES WILL MY CHILD NEED?

We operate on an interactive online workspace. It is ideal for the child to be in a well-lit quiet space. You will need:

  • Computer with built-in or external webcam

  • Headphones

  • Quiet workspace/desk (free from talking/TV/radio)

  • Notebook with lined paper

  • Pencils

  • Highlighters/Markers (as needed)

  • Dry Erase Board and Markers (as needed)

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