Hobbit House Tutoring

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Shannon W.

Feb 27, 2018

My five year old son has gone from being a non-reader to a reader of level one books, like Bob Books, in two and a half months of phonogram instruction with Brigid. And he is spelling at a second grade level. In short, he has learned why words are spelled the way they are. He can write legibly all of the fifty seven phonograms that he has been taught. And even more astounding is that he can write words that he hears himself or that others say by using the word analysis tools that he has developed. For example, I watched him write a list of the names of people he knows with tremendous accuracy. And he is excited about doing it too. Through his phonogram instruction I too have re-learned basic grammar and spelling. I employ phonograms frequently when trying to decide how to pronounce words that are new to me or the old favorites that I've always been unsure of. Truthfully, Brigid's phonogram instruction has helped our whole family; even our little toddler apes his brother and recites them. Brigid has far exceeded my expectations. Before asking for her help I was resigned to the fate that my son would not learn grammar as it had once been taught. So I am incredibly thankful to find a master in my own backyard who not only loves teaching children but knows that they are capable of learning more than they are routinely given.

Juliana V.

Feb 17, 2018

Brigid tutored my oldest daughter for almost 3 years. She is now a very strong reader, well above grade average. What's more, she loves to read, it is one of her favorite pastimes. I can confidently say that Brigid's tutoring contributed greatly to this!

Maria A.

Mar 3, 2018

Brigid has tutored all 4 of my children. They loved it, and I loved how well they learned to read and write. I still use the spelling rules now that they are in middle school and up. The Riggs program is invaluable as it provides building blocks for children to use as they grow in skill. I would highly recommend it for any level as it is highly adaptable to the individual student. Brigid is a wonderful teacher, with great insight in how children learn and how to help them develop their skill set. She offered a very calm and loving atmosphere with tea and a fire place during the winter, and outdoor play time in a magical garden.