Begin Your Adventure
I am a strong believer that all children and adults can become life-long readers. My instruction for teaching reading uses a multi-sensory approach. Together goals are set and student performance is regularly tracked to ensure good progress is being made.
About Carolyn
I am a retired elementary teacher of 21 years. The last eleven years of my career were spent teaching a diverse population of second language students. Throughout my career, my passion has always been to give the gift of reading.
Since retiring, I have been working in elementary schools private tutoring students and teaching adults. The students I have had the privilege of working with struggle with reading disabilities such as dyslexia or are second language learners.
I currently hold Bachelor’s degree in education and a Master’s degree in literacy with a specialty in reading. I am a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner and hold a certification in Orton-Gillingham.
What I Teach & Why
I love teaching people of all ages. Everyone has the right to enjoy reading. Whether you are a reader that needs tutoring support or struggling with other reading difficulties such as dyslexia, comprehension weakness, or understanding the alphabet code to read words, I can help you grow as a reader.
I have years of experience working with students with a wide range of learning needs. I am a certified practitioner for Wilson Reading and Orton-Gillingham. These programs are structured for language instruction, multi-sensory, and success oriented. They meet the different learning needs for students of all ages. I also pull from many other sources to meet each individual’s reading needs.
How I Teach
Free Assessment
At the start, everyone is assessed This assessment shows the strengths and weaknesses of the reader which enables me to craft an individualized approach.
First Meeting
An initial meeting is scheduled to discuss students’ strengths and weaknesses. Details for lessons to meet the needs of the student are discussed.
Set Schedule
Scheduling is flexible and will meet the needs and availability of the student. Time, days per week and length of lesson will all be taken into consideration.
First Lesson
Once an assessment has been completed, an initial plan can be formalized to start instruction. These lesson routines are explained, modeled, and practiced.
Open Book Rates
$60 fixed hourly rate
Every learner has different needs which determine the amount of time spent. This includes lesson planning, live tutoring, and progress reporting.
Some insurance plans may cover the cost of these services.
Please check with your provider.
“Not only does she have years of training and experience, but she enjoys working with all different kinds of people and helping them overcome their reading difficulties. I highly recommend her services!”
– Margie W., Director of The Learning Source –