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Orton Gillingham Dyslexia Tutoring

Systematic and multisensory online lessons for
Struggling Readers and Spellers

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Why choose Teach Young Minds?

  • We use the Orton-Gillingham method which is a structured approach that is a proven and effective method for students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties.
  • Highly trained educators with expertise in helping students at all levels improve.
  • Convenient online sessions that fit into your busy schedule.
  • Proven success with a track record of helping students improve their reading and spelling skills
  • Our weekly progress reports provide consistent and transparent updates on your child’s learning
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  • Mrs. Karl is always there for me and she always makes learning fun! I enjoyed working with Mrs. Karl more than with my everyday teachers. Mrs. Karl always made learning and education fun! She is always nice when you get a question wrong because she knows when we make mistakes you’re better for it. Mrs. Karl is one of my favorite teachers and always will be. I highly recommend this special and talented tutor.

    Gianna Baracos
    Student
  • Graham not only has so much more confidence, he is also utilizing the skills and habits he is practicing and learning to help in his reading development. For the first time ever in his schooling, his DRA improved 4 levels since September. The tutoring lessons and interventions are working!

    Lindsey Matthews
    Parent
  • We are seeing huge improvements since our daughter has started tutoring. Mrs. Karl does a fantastic job keeping her attention during the 50 minute session. She seems to understand what my child likes. The games and music keeps her attention. I am very happy!

    Katie LaBarre
    Parent
  • Since receiving tutoring support, not only have my child’s grades improved, but her test taking skills have improved!

    Michelle Kolodziej
    Parent
  • Mrs. Karl makes it fun for my child, my daughter looks forward to her sessions.

    Amanda Kashat
    Parent

Mrs. Karl is always there for me and she always makes learning fun! I enjoyed working with Mrs. Karl more than with my everyday teachers. Mrs. Karl always made learning and education fun! She is always nice when you get a question wrong because she knows when we make mistakes you’re better for it. Mrs. Karl is one of my favorite teachers and always will be. I highly recommend this special and talented tutor.

Gianna Baracos

Parent

Graham not only has so much more confidence, he is also utilizing the skills and habits he is practicing and learning to help in his reading development. For the first time ever in his schooling, his DRA improved 4 levels since September. The tutoring lessons and interventions are working!

Lindsey Matthews

Parent

We are seeing huge improvements since our daughter has started tutoring. Mrs. Karl does a fantastic job keeping her attention during the 50 minute session. She seems to understand what my child likes. The games and music keeps her attention. I am very happy!

Katie LaBarre

Parent

Since receiving tutoring support, not only have my child’s grades improved, but her test taking skills have improved!

Michelle Kolodziej

Parent

Mrs. Karl makes it fun for my child, my daughter looks forward to her sessions.

Amanda Kashat

Parent
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If your learner has trouble reading smoothly, try If your learner has trouble reading smoothly, try sentence trees!
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Just out here living the dream! What an honor it Just out here living the dream! 

What an honor it has been to be a part of my students’ reading journey! This is what hard work, consistency and great reading instruction can do. 

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Ever wondered if online tutoring would be a good f Ever wondered if online tutoring would be a good fit for your family?  Online tutoring has so many benefits for busy families! Check out this new YouTube video where I have a candid conversation with Nicole, a mother of a student I tutored in reading. It was so fun catching up and reminiscing on how much her child has excelled and grown! 

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Try this phonemic awareness activity with your lea Try this phonemic awareness activity with your learner!
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Over 90 percent of struggling readers lack phonemi Over 90 percent of struggling readers lack phonemic awareness!
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Fluency Tip: Have your learner practice with sight Fluency Tip: Have your learner practice with sight word phrases.
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Fluency Tip Part 2: Practicing phonics skills is a Fluency Tip Part 2: Practicing phonics skills is a great warm up for learners as they work on fluency! If your learner has fluency sentences that cover phonetic skills, practice them before reading the sentences.
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Is your learner struggling in fluency? Students wh Is your learner struggling in fluency? Students who struggle in Fluency typically lack basic skills such as phonemic awareness. Try this activity with your struggling reader.

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when teaching sight words, start your learners wit when teaching sight words, start your learners with ones  that are phonetic! 

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Sentence trees are a great way to practice fluency Sentence trees are a great way to practice fluency and instill confidence with our learners! It helps to pick out words the students can read phonetically along with adding 1-2 sight words they are learning.
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Read aloud a were my absolute favorite growing up! Read aloud a were my absolute favorite growing up! As a reading tutor, I now realize how important they are when learning fluency for young readers. 

Read aloud help with modeling:

📚 tone
📚expression
📚speed

All of this while developing a love for reading!!

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Looking for effective strategies to encourage your Looking for effective strategies to encourage your child to read during the summer break? Try scheduling reading play dates! This is especially helpful for those kiddos who are social butterflies that love to share. 

Whether your child is a reluctant reader or already enjoys books, this tip will help you nurture their reading skills and create an environment that fosters a lifelong passion for reading. 
  For more tips, check out the full video on summer reading tips on the YouTube channel 🎥

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Teaching your child to read? Try these 3 teaching Teaching your child to read? Try these 3 teaching hacks! #teachyourchildtoread #lettersounds #openandclosedsyllables #decodablesightwords #sightwords #scienceofreading #phonics
Is your child struggling in spelling? Try these 5 Is your child struggling in spelling? Try these 5 strategies!

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Such a great example from @toddlerscanread on how Such a great example from @toddlerscanread on how letter sounds pave the way for blending! #teachyourchildtoread #lettersounds #blendingsounds
I have learned so much in the 13 years of being a I have learned so much in the 13 years of being a reading teacher and tutor. In that time of growth, I’ve learned more effective ways of teaching students how to read. I hope this is helpful! #whatnottodo #teachyourchildtoread #phonemicawareness #readingtipsforparents
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Teach Young Minds provides individualized kindergarten-second grade tutoring services in math, reading and writing. Tutoring services include both in person session in the Metro Detroit area as well as online sessions world-wide. Tutoring services are one-on-one and individualized, catering specifically to the student's needs.

Teach Young Minds also seeks to inspire and empower parents and educators by providing quality and thoughtful resources. At Teach Young Minds, you will find helpful videos, printable worksheets and hands-on, interactive lessons for students kindergarten to second grade.

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