Award-Winning Certified Reading Intervention Tutors
serving Orlando, FL
Certified Reading Intervention
Tutors in Orlando
Private 1-on-1 tutoring, weekly live classes for academic support, test prep & enrichment, practice tests and diagnostics, and more to elevate grades and test scores.
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Two years of teaching elementary students who struggled with literacy gave McKenna firsthand experience identifying where decoding, fluency, or comprehension breaks down. She builds targeted exercises around phonemic awareness and sight-word recognition for younger readers, while older students get scaffolded strategies for tackling longer texts. Her certified reading intervention approach is patient and structured, meeting each learner's specific gaps.

Hello! I'm a reading intervention specialist with over 15 years of experience helping struggling readers build stronger skills and confidence. I use an Orton-Gillinghaminspired, structured literacy that is explicit, systematic, multisensory, and tailored to each learner. Sessions may include phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, spelling, fluency, comprehension, and writing based on individual needs. My goal is to strengthen the foundational literacy skills that make reading easier.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cardiff University, and have a Masters in Counseling from Monash University. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, I am passionate and experienced in using a multi-sensory approach to tutoring students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Having worked in an educational setting for over 11 years in Hong Kong, I am experienced in working with students from kindergarten all the way through to primary school.
I received my degree in Elementary Education from York College of Pennsylvania. I then attended McDaniel College where I received a masters degree in reading and became a Reading Specialist. My love for teaching reading continued and I furthered my education at Mount Saint Mary's University for training in Reading Recovery. I started my career teaching kindergarten and currently am a reading specialist in my school district, where I work one on one and in small groups with struggling readers. My passion is for tutoring early learners to help them gain the skills they need to grow as readers and writers. In my tutoring sessions I love to get to know my learners interests and personalities. I incorporate manipulatives, sight word games, leveled texts, and writing into sessions to make sessions more engaging. I love to build confidence in my learners by focusing on their strengths in order to get the most amount of growth out of my learners. My hobbies include exercise, spending time with my family, and going to the beach.
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Certified Reading Intervention is a structured, evidence-based approach to helping students who struggle with reading skills like decoding, fluency, and comprehension. Unlike general reading support, it uses diagnostic assessments to identify specific gaps and applies targeted interventions based on scientific research. Tutors certified in reading intervention are trained to address root causes of reading difficulties rather than just practicing reading together.
With over 156,000 students across Orlando's three school districts and an average student-teacher ratio of 16.9:1, many students don't get the individualized attention needed to overcome reading challenges. Certified Reading Intervention provides personalized 1-on-1 instruction focused specifically on your student's reading difficulties, whether that's phonics, sight word recognition, fluency, or comprehension strategies. This targeted support helps students catch up and build confidence in their reading abilities.
Certified Reading Intervention addresses foundational reading skills including phonemic awareness, phonics and decoding, sight word fluency, reading speed and accuracy, and reading comprehension. It's also effective for students with dyslexia, struggling readers, and those who are significantly behind grade level. A tutor certified in reading intervention will assess your student's specific challenges and create a customized plan to target those areas.
The first session typically includes an assessment to understand your student's current reading level, strengths, and specific areas of difficulty. The tutor will discuss your student's reading history, any previous interventions, and your goals. From this information, the tutor develops a personalized intervention plan with targeted strategies and materials designed to address your student's unique needs.
Most students benefit from consistent, regular sessions—typically 2-3 times per week—to build momentum and reinforce skills. The ideal frequency depends on your student's age, severity of reading difficulties, and how quickly they progress. Your tutor will recommend a schedule based on their assessment and can adjust it as your student makes gains.
Tutors certified in reading intervention have specialized training in evidence-based reading instruction, often holding certifications like IDA (International Dyslexia Association), IMSE (Institute for Multi-Sensory Education), or similar credentials. They understand the science of reading, diagnostic assessment, and intervention strategies. Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors who have the expertise to address reading difficulties systematically and effectively.
A certified reading intervention tutor tracks progress through regular assessments of fluency, accuracy, comprehension, and skill mastery. You'll see concrete improvements in your student's reading speed, ability to decode unfamiliar words, and understanding of texts. Most students show measurable progress within 4-8 weeks of consistent tutoring, though the timeline depends on the severity of their reading challenges.
Varsity Tutors matches you with a tutor certified in reading intervention based on your student's specific needs, grade level, and availability. Simply share details about your student's reading challenges and goals, and we'll connect you with an expert tutor ready to create a personalized intervention plan. You can start with a single session to see if it's a good fit.
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