I tutor Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 7 pm Eastern. Success Tutoring is closed for the following holidays: Labor Day, Thanksgiving week, Winter Break (last 2 weeks of December), Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day.

I tutor reading online for students with dyslexia and other reading delays, ADHD, and/ or processing issues. Most of my students are in elementary school; however, I also work with older students who need help with reading and comprehension.

Students with reading problems such as dyslexia, ADHD, and/or processing issues need instruction that builds foundational skills such as phonological awareness, phonics, reading accuracy, comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, writing, and handwriting. I can provide invaluable support and guidance for your child struggling with literacy skills. This individualized attention allows me to work at your child’s own pace and to address specific challenges, provide immediate feedback, and to use effective strategies that will result in improvement. My goal is to make learning effective and enjoyable and for your child to develop a love for reading and gain the confidence needed for academic success. I am committed to helping your child acquire the tools needed to succeed not just in reading but across all subjects where literacy plays a critical role.

To get started with Success Tutoring, follow these steps: 1. Request a free consultation (with your child, if you like) to discuss your child’s history and tutoring needs, and ask questions. I will demonstrate a tutoring session, and we can determine if I am a good fit. 2. Schedule your child’s sessions. 3. Complete the Registration Forms and required paperwork. 4. Make the first month’s payment. 5. Gather the required supplies. 6. Sign in to each tutoring session as scheduled.

I do not offer trial lessons. Instead, I schedule a free consultation with you (and your child, if you like) to learn more about your child’s history and tutoring needs, to answer questions, to show you what a tutoring lesson is like, and to see if I am a good fit for your child. If I don’t think I can’t help your child, I will be up front and let you know. I will be happy to refer you to another tutor if I know one that would be compatible.

Tutoring sessions are for a professional hour (50 minutes). A 2021 Annenberg study showed that 30-60 minute tutoring sessions three or more times weekly results in the greatest learning gains. Students often have other after school activities, so such a schedule may not be possible. Based upon my own experience two sessions per week provides excellent results so that is what I suggest. If your family can accommodate only one session per week, improvement can still be made, however, it will likely be slower.

Yes, I conduct a baseline assessment during the initial tutoring sessions. Follow-up assessments are completed mid-year and at the end of the academic year and/or the tutoring engagement. Parents receive a report on the results of each assessment. I also informally assess students during every session, allowing me to adjust instruction according to their needs.

Parents can call, email, or text to request a consultation meeting to provide and receive feedback on their child’s progress. Please note I do not answer calls when I am tutoring. I make every effort to answer messages within 24 hours Monday through Thursday.

I spend the first part of our first session getting to know students and giving them a chance to learn about me. Then, I have them complete baseline assessments to evaluate the key literacy skills that most struggling readers find challenging: alphabet order/handwriting phoneme segregation word reading fluency passage reading spelling writing We can usually get these completed during the first one to two sessions.

Absolutely! Online tutoring can be highly effective. In fact, studies show it can benefit students with reading challenges like dyslexia, and/or ADHD, and/ or processing issues. Here’s why: Personalized Instruction: Online tutoring allows me to tailor lessons to your child’s specific needs, using evidence-based methods like speech-to-print instruction. This individualized approach ensures your child gets exactly what they need to make meaningful progress. Engaging Tools: Technology gives us access to interactive tools that can make learning more engaging for your child. These resources help reinforce concepts in a way that is both fun and effective. Comfortable Learning Environment: Many children thrive in the comfort of their own home, free from the distractions and stress of a traditional classroom. Online sessions can help your child feel more relaxed and ready to learn. Flexibility: Online tutoring is convenient for busy families. You save time on commutes, and we can easily schedule sessions around your family’s needs. Proven Results: Many of my students have made significant strides in reading in just a few months, even if they've struggled for years in other settings. The focused, one-on-one attention and specialized strategies I use are just as effective online as they would be in person.

Many families faced challenges with virtual instruction during COVID. Unlike the sudden switch to virtual instruction during the pandemic, I have been tutoring online for nearly a decade. Online tutoring is business as usual for me, with all the necessary technical equipment and supportive platforms to ensure a seamless, manageable, and highly effective experience. Unlike the group instruction during COVID, I tutor your child one-to-one, allowing me to pick up on cues if your child is losing focus or doesn't understand something and address it immediately. We complete several activities during a session to keep your child engaged.

First and foremost your child should be in a distraction-free area, preferably in a room separate from other family members. Your child will have a link to use for every session. Once the session starts, I will share my screen and document camera with your child. I use the document camera to show what I’m writing on a physical whiteboard or a text that we will be reading. One of the benefits of a print-to-speech framework for students with dyslexia and other reading issues is the integration of reading, writing, and handwriting. Therefore, your child will need a whiteboard, markers, and a document camera directed at the whiteboard so so I can see what is written as it’s being written. That way if any errors are made, I can make immediate corrections. It is not possible to do this if your child writes on a whiteboard and then lifts it up for me to see. The required materials your student will need are listed below. I’ve provided recommendations and Amazon links for your convenience based upon what I personally use. Please note if you make any purchases through the links, I will make a small amount. Laptop or Desktop Computer with Webcam (fully charged or connected to an outlet) Stable internet connection (ethernet connection is suggested instead of WiFi) Document Camera Headset with Microphone 11x14 Dry Erase Board (no smaller) Dry Erase Markers Dry Erase Board Eraser (paper towel, sock, etc.) 3-ring Binder Binder dividers with tabs Loose Leaf paper Pencils

Your child should be in a distraction-free area, preferably in a room separate from other family members. The required materials are: - Laptop or Desktop Computer with Webcam (fully charged or connected to an outlet) - Stable internet connection (ethernet connection is suggested instead of WiFi) - Document Camera - Headset with Microphone - 11x14 Dry Erase Board (no smaller) - Dry Erase Markers - Dry Erase Board Eraser (paper towel, sock, make-up remover sponge, etc.) I’ve provided recommendations and Amazon links for your convenience based on what I personally use. Please note if you make any purchases through the links, I will make a small amount.