Jacksonville Tutoring Specialists offer science based reading, writing, comprehension, and math tutoring in Jacksonville, Florida. We specialize in helping children with Dyslexia and persistent reading and spelling problems.
Specializing in providing reading intervention and remediation, we use an Orton-Gillingham and Structured Word Inquiry approach to teaching those with reading difficulties. The latest research, along with teacher and parent testimonials, confirm that these structured, sequential, multi-sensory programs are highly effective with language-based reading difficulties such as dyslexia.
In addition to tutoring, we are committed to the education of dyslexia throughout Jacksonville. We believe it is important that the information about warning signs reach parents. We advise teachers and administrators about accommodations for dyslexia students. There are so many things both parents and teachers can do to help those with dyslexia and we are here to educate them.
Board members of ERIN Reading.org – an organization dedicated to provider education and educating parents and teachers on dyslexia and how to help those who have it.
My introduction to children with reading difficulties began when my son was diagnosed with dyslexia the summer before first grade. My husband and I were devastated, since we are both huge readers. We couldn’t imagine having a child that did not love books the way we did. The educational psychologist recommended an Orton Gillingham approach for reading intervention, so I began researching. Luckily, I found The Barton Reading and Spelling System that summer. After two years of hard work, our son was reading above grade level. Soon after, we couldn’t keep a book out of his hands. After seeing what a difference tutoring made in my son’s life, I decided to become certified and work one on one with other children. As a result, I have seen the difference that can be made in a child’s life with the right kind of tutoring.
In 2012, I received my Advanced certification through Barton. I hope to continue many years of bringing the gift of reading to my students.
After watching a sibling and cousin have difficulty in school with spelling, long study times, and the need to go over and over the material, I became familiar with dyslexia. After having my own children, I began working in the elementary schools helping children who were falling behind. The more I worked with them, the more I recognized similar issues. I began educating myself about dyslexia and what options were available. I was astonished at the lack of knowledge the teachers had regarding dyslexia. When I realized that 1 in 5 children can have some form of dyslexia, I knew I had to get involved. Over 15 years later I continue to educate myself on the science of reading, becoming versed in phonemic awareness instruction, Orton-Gillingham letter to sound correspondence, Structured Word Inquiry and morphology instruction, fluency, writing and comprehension. I have an Advanced Barton Certification, and have worked with Peter Bower’s in Structured Word Inquiry. I have been instructing students since 2011 and training and developing gifted tutors since 2020. I believe everyone should be given the opportunity and resources to read.
