Wondering who to ask for reading help at home?
Get started with 7 x 25-minute phonics lessons with online reading tutor, Melanie! I’ll lead your child through engaging, fast-paced phonics lessons (online) in K-5, so that your son or daughter can become a strong, successful reader!
Are you...
Struggling to engage your child during phonics lessons at home?
- Looking for a professional, approachable and friendly online reading tutor for your child?
- Doubting your ability to model phonics skills for your child?
- Wishing someone would show you where to start?
Tired of...
Trying to figure it out on your own?
Late night Google searches for random phonics worksheets you hope are enough?
Not knowing where to start in phonics?
Exactly which phonics skills does your child need you to model for blending/segmenting?
Wearing both 'Mom' and 'teacher' hats?
Feeling like a failure when you can’t get through reading without frustration?
Need an online reading tutor who...
- Values you as a parent, while helping your child apply simple phonics skills to read text on a page?
- Has formal phonics training and K-2 classroom teaching experience?
- Can guide your child through basic to more complex phonics skills?
- Knows how to support struggling readers by targeting gaps in a child’s foundational phonics skills?
- You could trust who shares your values?
Work with Me, Your Online Reading Tutor!
Imagine if..
Your child is receiving the reading help she needs.
No more printing off random alphabet worksheets and hoping this is enough.
Your child can apply phonics skills to read a sentence.
Your child will read simple decodable texts based on phonics skills taught.
You feel at peace. No more reading battles at home.
Let me take the added task of teaching your child to read off your plate. Breathe, Mom Friend!
Hi, mom friend.
As a former K-2 teacher, I have taught hundreds of children to read using simple phonics skills as the foundation.
As your child’s online reading tutor, I’ll lead your son or daughter through 7 25-minute online tutoring sessions.
The first session is a kid-friendly reading assessment. We need to know exactly where to start!
As a mom and teacher who shares your values, I’d love to come alongside you as you teach your child to read!
Let’s chat soon,
Melanie
NOW is the time for phonics help!
Why continue to worry about your child’s ability to read?
Let's do this!
Step 1
Book your child's first tutoring lesson (25 minutes). I am excited to meet you and your kiddo!
Step 2
Choose a time that works. The first time we meet, I'll assess your child's current phonics knowledge.
Step 3
I'll lead your child through 6 x 25 minutes phonics lessons. You are welcome to join each session!
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Moms of beginning readers are saying…
This is FOR you if…
You are tired of not having a step-by-step plan to teach your child to read.
You are not formally trained as a teacher in phonics instruction for K-2 readers.
You’re worried about your struggling reader in 3rd grade or beyond.
You know your child would benefit from phonics skills modeled and practiced with an online reading tutor [and former teacher] with proven classroom experience.
You are willing to invest in 7 x 25-minute phonics lessons for your child.
This is NOT for you if…
You already know how to teach phonics skills like a pro.
You have formal training in teaching children in K-2 to read.
You don’t need a plan to teach your child to read.
You already have consistent phonics routine that works for your child(ren).
You feel confident in your ability to model phonics skills to help your struggling reader.
IT'S TIME TO BOOK YOUR CHILD'S FIRST PHONICS LESSON!
Get YOUR CHILD the reading help he or she NEEDS!
Build a strong, successful reader!
What are you waiting for?
Q: Where are the tutoring calls held?
A: Each 25-minute tutoring call is held on Zoom. You will be sent a link. Join at your chosen time and I will meet you there!
Q: What does my child need to bring for each tutoring session?
A: Your child should bring a whiteboard and whiteboard marker (and eraser sock or cloth). Remember to bring a positive attitude and smile kiddo!
Q: Where should my child be for each tutoring session?
A: Your child should be in an open space in your home with you immediately nearby. The kitchen or living room work great!
Q: Do you give refunds?
I’ve use proven phonics skills for beginning readers in multiple classrooms with a wide variety of learners and reading abilities. In lieu of refunds, let’s chat about how I can best help your child advance in his/her ability to apply simple phonics skills to read simple decodable texts.
Q: How do I know this will work for me and my child?
A: I am formally trained in phonics instruction for beginning readers (K-2). During my 10+ years of classroom experience as a reading and writing teacher for kids ages 4-7, I have seen kids progress as readers, regardless of their literacy background.
Q: What tech does my child need?
A: Just a laptop and headphones (and parent close by if needed). Of course, you are welcome to join each tutoring session to see HOW I model simple phonics skills for K-2 readers at home.
Q: My child is nervous. Will this work?
A: It’s just me, Melanie! I am friendly and approachable. I’ve taught Kindergarten through 3rd grade for 10+ years. I’ll give your child a warm welcome and provide quick, 30-second movement breaks if needed (run/hop/march on the spot).
Q: What if I need to reschedule?
A: I understand that you are a busy mom, and life happens. Kids get sick, you get sick, the unexpected occurs. Please make your best effort to meet at your chosen time. Send me an email as soon as you can if you must reschedule.