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Tutoring with Ashley Matheny, Lead Teacher
Initial Consultation & Assessment

I meet with you and your child so that we can decide the best ways in which I can work with your child. We will discuss which services and approaches will work best with them.

I will also conduct an assessment with your child. From here, I will be building a customized plan for your child. This assessment is a brief, low-pressure activity that allows me to gain a lot of information about your child's reading while also allowing them to feel comfortable. You will not gain a huge amount of data for your use, but I will have so much information to help me formulate their individual goals and plan. Here, we focus on heart-centered data versus continual quests for data that do not matter as much as authentic learning experiences. Our time working together is much better spent on meeting your child's needs veruss constantly monitoring their progress. We will still have goals and skills to work on, but there are no grades or scores in this tutoring. This is another aspect that sets us apart from mainstream programs- we care about the whole child AND their progress!

Initial Assessment 

I will also conduct an assessment with your child. From here, I will be building a customized plan for your child. This assessment is a brief, low-pressure activity that allows me to gain a lot of information about your child's reading while also allowing them to feel comfortable. You will not gain a huge amount of data for your use, but I will have so much information to help me formulate their individual goals and plan. Here, we focus on heart-centered data versus continual quests for data that do not matter as much as authentic learning experiences. Our time working together is much better spent on meeting your child's needs veruss constantly monitoring their progress. We will still have goals and skills to work on, but there are no grades or scores in this tutoring. This is another aspect that sets us apart from those mainstream

Intensive Reading Tutoring  

Do you want your child to improve their reading?  If so, I'm your girl! I began tutoring online, after teaching in the classroom for over 4 years. I've found that I am typically able to close a student's reading gap much more quickly online one-on-one than I ever could in the public school classroom. Trends among my students show that they improve at least one full grade level within just 10-12 hours of tutoring. (Places like Sylvan normally charge $50/hour for "small group" instruction and claim to close the reading gap in 36 hours of tutoring. I generally guide students in closing the gap much more quickly, meaning you would pay way less with me in the long run. I specialize in a multi-sesnory approach, which can support students who need hands-on learning. Once I assess your child to identify strengths and weaknesses with each reading skill, we will get started on an individualized remediation plan.  I’m ready to help your child build his or her confidence as a star reader!

K-6 Tutoring & ESL Tutoring 

With my credentials and experience, I am equipped to teach a variety of subjects and grade levels. Let's chat today to see how I can best work with you!

Custom Tutoring, Coaching & Support

I also offer writing tutoring and support for students of all ages, including graduate and undergraduate levels. I also love building social skills, confidence, and self-esteem coaching into our tutoring sessions upon request. I have had many students improve their skills as a direct result of them being guided into higher levels of belief in themselves. Contact me today for a custom plan!

FAQs

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