I specialize in teaching reading/spelling/writing skills.
I retired as an Educational Assistant in Prince George in April 2021 to devote myself full-time to tutoring. I am passionate about providing a high level of service to my students and parents. My students thrive on the enthusiasm and energy I bring to each lesson. You can expect me to work hard on your child’s behalf, have a positive attitude, and do all that I can to make sure that they achieve.
To review the programs and methodology I incorporate in my tutoring, please read my article, Orton-Gillingham Core Program and Secondary Programs.
Currently (effective September 2024), I use the Reading Simplified Program for teaching reading skills. It provides a streamlined pathway of focused activities which accelerates the reading progress of students.
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Fees
I begin with a Reading Diagnostic Assessment, which takes approximately 1hour. It consists of four assessments: phonological awareness assessment, grade level reading assessment, spelling assessment, and handwriting assessment. I provide a written report of the results.
Fee: $175 initial assessment and onboarding
Parents are welcome to sit in on the diagnostic – whatever is most comfortable for the student and what makes sense to you.
Tutoring sessions are 50 minutes each, minimum 2X per week. I can conduct On-Site (in a classroom in my home) or On-Line (via KoalaGo on the computer) instruction. My preference, especially for younger students or students with specific challenges, is On-Site, but I understand that isn’t always feasible. The minimum requirements for online tutoring are a 15-inch monitor, webcam, headset, reliable internet connection, 11 x 16 inch or 12 X 18 inch whiteboard, whiteboard markers, and eraser (cloth or kleenex or purchased).
Fee: $75.00 per session, payable in advance at the beginning of each month.
Other Material Fees: Please note there may be an additional fee for the printing of interactive pages for Students for each level of the Reading Program.
Payment for tutoring services can be made by e-transfer or credit card.
Contract, Registration, Calendar
The next link will take you to my contract for tutoring services. The contract can be signed during
the Reading Diagnostic Assessment or or before (printed, scanned, then emailed):
Completing the registration form will enable me to register you in QuickBooks as a client and to process and track your payments. Student Registration
Reminder invoices will be sent out automatically through QuickBooks at the end of each month. Reminder invoices make bookkeeping more efficient and help clients track the amount owing.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to being of service.