Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell despite having average or above-average intelligence and adequate instruction. It is characterized by difficulties in processing phonological information, which involves recognizing and manipulating the individual sounds (phonemes) in words. Dyslexia can manifest in various ways, and its impact on a child’s learning can include:

Reading Difficulties: Dyslexic children often struggle with reading, which can be slow, inaccurate, and laborious. They may have difficulty recognizing words and may need more time and effort to decode them.

Spelling Challenges: Dyslexia can lead to problems with spelling words correctly. Children with dyslexia may make frequent spelling errors that seem unrelated to the word’s pronunciation.
Comprehension Issues: Some dyslexic children may have difficulty comprehending what they read. They may struggle to understand and remember the content, even if they can decode the words correctly.

Writing Challenges: Dyslexia can impact a child’s ability to express their thoughts in writing. They may have trouble with grammar, sentence structure, and overall composition.

Phonological Awareness: Dyslexic individuals often have poor phonological awareness, which is essential for understanding the relationship between sounds and letters. This can hinder their ability to sound out words.

Working Memory: Dyslexia can affect a child’s working memory, making it challenging to hold and process information while reading or writing.

Lowered Self-Esteem: Struggling with reading and writing tasks despite intelligence and effort can lead to frustration and lowered self-esteem in dyslexic children.

It’s important to note that dyslexia is a lifelong condition, but with early identification and appropriate interventions, children with dyslexia can make significant progress in their literacy skills. These interventions typically involve specialized reading programs, such as the Orton-Gillingham method, and the support of educators and parents who play a crucial role in helping dyslexic children thrive academically and boost their self-confidence.

I am certified through the Orton Gillingham Online Academy.

Being certified through the Orton Gillingham Online Academy is a significant credential that highlights the expertise and dedication in the field of dyslexia education and literacy instruction. This certification signifies having undergone specialized training and meeting the rigorous standards set by the Orton-Gillingham approach, a well-respected and evidence-based method for teaching individuals with dyslexia.

Tutoring sessions are structured as 50-minute sessions, and while I typically recommend two sessions per week as set forth by the OGA standard, I recognize that this frequency might not always align with financial and personal considerations. For this reason, I continue tutoring my students all year around, including the summer months, when children are on break from school.

Initial assessments are conducted in person if local, with all subsequent lessons transitioning to an online format unless alternative arrangements have been agreed upon in advance.

I operate on a tuition based model, which means that the yearly cost is split into 12 equal payments that will be subtracted from your account via the stripe app, on a montly basis to cover the fee of the lessons. Each lesson is priced at $100.

I understand that unforeseen circumstances may lead to missed lessons and am committed to your child’s advancement and will therefore be offering the opportunity to reschedule up to two missed lessons per school year semester (4 in total). Parents are responsible for reaching out directly to schedule these makeup sessions. Please note if more than 2 lessons are missed per semester, there will be no opportunity to make up the lesson.

To reschedule a lesson, I require a 24-hour notice, if I receive less than a 24-hour notice, I will not be able to reschedule and no refund will be offered.

If I need to cancel the lesson, the lesson will be rescheduled or credited towards the next month.

I require a 30-day notice if you wish not to continue tutoring with me, if less than a 30-day notice is received, there will be no refund offered.