Transformative Tutoring with the Orton-Gillingham Approach
15 Year OG Canada Certified Tutor in both English and Math!
Empowering Kids with Learning Challenges.
I help kids "crack the code" to reading, writing and math!
For 15 years I've been making a positive impact on dozens of amazing children who happen to have a learning challenge such as Dyslexia, just like me.
I help my students achieve academic success using the OG Multisensory approach which uses engaging hands-on activities to enhance their overall learning by helping them overcome reading, spelling, and math challenges.
I know from my experience working in public schools that kids with learning challenges often get missed. In a busy classroom they gradually get more and more behind as the rest of the class keeps advancing. For some of these kids the more they get behind, the more they stay behind.
I know from both personal and professional experience that those same kids can benefit greatly from personalized, 1-1 tutoring specifically tailored to meet their unique learning needs.
This approach to learning has been key to the academic success of dozens of my student, boosting their confidence and self esteem in the process.
Services I offer:
- OG based diagnostic testing and assessments;
- Individualized learning long term plans tailored to meet each child’s unique needs;
- The option of virtual or in-person sessions (at my home in Upper Lantzville).
- Progress Tracking: Regular updates and assessments to monitor improvement.
Why Choose Orton-Gillingham?
The Orton-Gillingham approach is a proven, research-based method for teaching children with dyslexia. It focuses on:
- Structured Literacy: Systematic and explicit instruction in reading and spelling.
- Multisensory Techniques: Using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile pathways to reinforce learning.
- Individualized Instruction: Adapting to each child’s pace and learning style.
Key Features of the Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Focus on building blocks: Master the sounds (phonetics), how they connect (phonology), and word structure (morphological awareness).
- Decoding power: Empower children to "crack the code" and sound out new words.
- Improved spelling: Strong understanding of sounds and letters translates to better spelling skills.
- Multisensory learning: Engage multiple senses (hearing, seeing, touching) to solidify understanding.
- Individualized instruction: Tailored learning pace and approach to meet each child's unique needs.
- Explicit and clear instructions: Leave no room for confusion, ensure clear understanding.
- Incremental and cumulative learning: Build concepts step-by-step and revisit them to solidify knowledge.
- Focus on phonograms: Understand the building blocks of words, not just individual letters.