Hello! I am delighted you found me! My name is Catherine! Does your child struggle with:
*slow and inaccurate reading
*poor spelling
*poor comprehension
There IS a path forward!
I am a certified dyslexia specialist who provides structured literacy (OG+) tutoring specifically for:
*ONLINE STUDENTS
*ACROSS DIFFERENT TIME ZONES
*or WHO MAY BE HOMESCHOOLED
*NEEDING 2 or 3 SESSIONS/WK BETWEEN 8:00am-4:00pm MT
*AND ARE 4th-8th GRADERS
By working with me, you will receive:
*Comprehensive tutoring tailored to your child
*Communication after each session
*Monthly review reports
*Quarterly assessment reports
*Collaboration with schools
My students struggle with reading and spelling, and are typically falling behind their peers. Because each student brings his/her own literacy issues to therapy, I craft a plan CUSTOMIZED to meet the INDIVIDUAL needs of each student. Aside from phonics, I often integrate sight words, comprehension, vocabulary, cursive, composition, fluency, and morphology into sessions. My specialty is helping children read and spell long words.
Therefore, as you can imagine, sessions are robust, yet I aim to make them engaging and FUN as well. I end each session with a concept-specific game.
The benefits of online tutoring are truly immense:
*Children receive help from the comfort of their homes
*Parents won't have to drive to yet another place
*Digital materials are interactive and engaging
What makes me unique is my background. I grew up under a roof where illiteracy bore its well of shame. I entered the helping professions and became a nurse's aide, substitute teacher, youth mentorship coordinator, and a licensed mental health counselor. I know that some of the potential CONSEQUENCES of illiteracy and dyslexia may be low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addiction, and incarceration.
I also know that with the RIGHT INTERVENTION, most people are capable of learning to read proficiently and lead productive lives. Reading is the foundation of all other subjects; the core of all knowledge. When your child learns to read and spell, his/her time in high school will pave the way to a fulfilling career and life. LEARNING TO READ IS THAT IMPORTANT!
In my literacy therapy sessions, I can address both the literacy and mental health aspects. If your child chooses to discuss a recent low point, we will brainstorm healthy COPING SKILLS.
Although dyslexia certainly comes with its fair amount of struggles, it can also behold some advantages. I approach dyslexia from a STRENGTH-BASED perspective and discuss with my students the many ways neurodivergent brains process sounds and information. Dyslexia is a LEARNING DIFFERENCE to acknowledge and work with, not to turn from and deny. I want my students to EMBRACE WHO THEY ARE!
I am compassionate, patient, funny, respectful, and organized. I pride myself on my excellent communication skills, not only with parents, but with my students' teachers. I am a COLLABORATOR. Because so many of my students also profit from extra advocacy, I offer IEP ADVOCACY free of charge.
MY GOAL IS YOUR GOAL! Your child will learn. Your child will be successful. Together, we can make this happen! With me, you will have a partner and your child will have a cheerleader and guide.
I utilize materials primarily from LiteraSee and The Literacy Nest, which are OG-based intervention programs. I also have access to materials from REWARDS and Reading Simplified, which are evidence-based programs. Prior to opening my private practice, I worked for a prominent dyslexia therapy company.
Additionally, I also conduct comprehensive online dyslexia evaluations, which measures reading, spelling, and other language based skills. The evaluation report provides documentation which can be used to support the necessity of school accommodations and intervention services. It is also paints a clear picture of the specific deficits and recommendations parents appreciate.
I offer FREE consultations!
What I enjoy most about my work is the ability to work one-on-one with my students. Each session is completely customized to that particular student at that particular time. Knowing that my students are getting the help they so desperately need and deserve is so heartwarming to me. They no longer have to slip through the cracks! Watching my students learn how to approach long words is as thrilling for me as it is for them. This skill alone opens up a whole new world to them! My work is very fulfilling.
PLEASE: Read the FAQs below (noting my monthly rate) BEFORE reaching out! Thank you kindly!
