Read well think well - reading & spelling excellence for success
Structured reading and spelling support for effective learning.
About Our Teaching Method
Unique Approach For Reading & Spelling Excellence
1-on-1 Private Tutoring for Dyslexia Support (Ages 5 and Beyond!)
As a Masters Level Certified Dyslexia Reading & Spelling Specialist with over 18 years of experience, I offer private tutoring sessions using the Barton Reading & Spelling System, specifically designed to help students and adults with dyslexia or a need/desire for improved reading, spelling and comprehension skills.
What to Expect
This program is not a quick fix but rather a structured approach that equips students and adults with the tools they need for success in reading and spelling. The Barton System is based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, using a multi-sensory, systematic, and sequential method to help students process language in a way that makes sense to their brains.
Key Features of the Barton System:
✔️ Step-by-step progression – Students must start at Level 1, regardless of age or ability.
✔️ 10 levels in total – Completion times vary by student. (Levels do not correspond to grade levels.)
✔️ Interactive & hands-on – Lessons include color tiles and structured student pages, accessible via Whizzimo for online learning.
Barton System Levels:
1️⃣ Phonemic Awareness
2️⃣ Consonants & Short Vowels
3️⃣ Closed Syllables & Units
4️⃣ Syllable Division & Vowel Teams
5️⃣ Prefixes & Suffixes
6️⃣ Six Reasons for Silent-E
7️⃣ Vowel-R Syllables
8️⃣ Advanced Vowel Teams
9️⃣ Influences of Foreign Languages
🔟 Greek Words & Latin Roots
Session Structure & Commitment
⏳ Recommended schedule: 45-minute sessions, 2-4 times per week
📝 Initial sessions focus on understanding your child’s learning style, strengths, and challenges through assessments and discussions.
📖 Ongoing lessons follow the structured Barton curriculum, reinforcing skills through repetition and multi-sensory techniques.
Why Choose the Barton System?
Dyslexia is not a reflection of intelligence—it's simply a different way of processing language. While this program doesn’t "cure" dyslexia, it provides effective strategies and coping mechanisms to make reading and spelling more accessible.
If you’re interested or have any questions, feel free to send me an email!