Services

When I work with a client I...

Evaluate their learning style
Determine which learning sequence skills they have mastered
Write a program for the individual
Train the individual in the use of strategies which will work with their learning style

Fees for all services are $40.00 per hour to be paid at each training session. Fees for testing are according to the test given. MasterCard and VISA accepted

Consulting

Suggestions for parents and tutors for finding resources and using techniques for special
problems

Tutor/Parent Training

Training using the teaching manuals on this web site with additional materials.

Tutoring (Individual)

Reading Program

                       DECODING

                            Orton Gillingham techniques with phonics, visual, auditory, and blending
                            procedures are used for 44 basic sounds in the structure of the English
                            language. English language is about 85% predictable. Memorization
                            techniques are taught for non-phonetic words.

COMPREHENSION

Imagery is developed through using Nanci Bell techniques, "Visualizing and Verbalizing"

Vocabulary is developed through Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes

Thinking and reasoning skills are developed through paragraph reading

Listening skills are developed through tutor reading

Memory techniques and study skill are taught

Spelling Program

Word structure and spelling rules are taught

Phonics are used for phonetic words

Memorization techniques are used for non-phonetic words

Visual exercises are used

Auditory Training Program

FastForWord

Testing

Language Development - TOLD

Dyslexia Screening - DEST, SLINGERLAND

Ability - KBIT

Auditory - SCAN

Reading - GORT

Memory - WRAML

Phonics & Informal Testing - MOODY