"Reading is one of the single most remarkable inventions of our history."
-Maryann Wolf Proust and the Squid
An Orton Gillingham Inspired Approach to Literacy
Welcome!
​When it comes to reading, some students just need a bit of extra help-someone to slow things down, explain the rules clearly, and guide them step by step in an explicit and structured way to understand the patterns and logic behind the English language.
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With patience, encouragement, and individualized lessons tailored to each child's needs, I help students make sense of reading and spelling--so they can build strong foundational skills, gain confidence, and grow as independent, successful readers.
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TUTORING SERVICES
Personalized lesson plans. Systematic, sequential & explicit instruction.
-Ages 5-12
-One-on-one or small group settings
-In-person or virtual
-Hour long lessons
Structured lessons include:
-Phonemic awareness activities- recognizing and manipulating individual sounds in spoken words helps unlock decoding, spelling and overall reading fluency
-Phonics instruction- to understand how written language represents spoken language
-Decoding- controlled practice to decipher patterns, rules and logic to read with fluency
-Engaging games-making learning multi-sensory, fun and motivating
-Syllable type, morphology & syntax-to provide a comprehensive understanding of word structure and language patterns to decode complex words
-Fluency training-repeated, partner, choral, echo readings
-Vocabulary-to help understand the meaning of words, support comprehension and enrich the ability to communicate effectively
-Handwriting practice-link sounds to symbols; a multi-sensory approach to strengthen memory and spelling of words
-Simultaneous oral spelling-a multi-sensory approach that uses kinesthetic, visual and auditory modalities during spelling practice
-Irregular/learned word practice-explicit introduction with multi-sensory practice, meaning and context provided, and frequent review
-Enriched language experiences- discussing stories read, learning through reading and relating to own experiences
-Comprehension Strategies- previewing text, questioning, visualizing, summarizing and making connections to the text
-Assessment & Progress Monitoring-continuous circling back of previously learned skills to ensure understanding
TESTIMONIALS
~Amber, a grateful mother
-Koneca
It's hard for me to put all my thoughts into one paragraph! Candice has worked with my daughter for 4 years in a variety of capacities. She has been an early-childhood educator, a mentor, and a reading tutor for my daughter. Candice's gift as an educator is to be fully present with the child in front of her. She connects with grace and respect for her students so they are excited to learn with her.
-Claire
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ms. Candice! My child is thriving under her instruction. She is patient and kind and does amazing with neurodivergent children! Dyslexia is often a daunting, uphill battle but Ms. Candice has given my child an incredible confidence boost. No more tears with our reading assignments!
We are very pleased with Candice as our sons' literacy instructor! In just a year, our eldest went from below to above grade level, and our kindergartner is now reading above grade level too. Candice's engaging sessions include a variety of fun activities that make learning feel like play. Beyond her effective teaching methods, Candice's exceptional kindness and patience further set her apart as an outstanding instructor. Highly recommended!