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Certified Tutor
8+ years
My name is Emily and I have been teaching elementary grades for 6 years and tutoring for 5. I am a lifelong learner and reading and writing are my passion!
Montclair State University
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Certified Tutor
7+ years
I have been an elementary and middle school teacher for the past 14 years, and enjoy working with all ages of students. My focus over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the...
Johns Hopkins University
AM
Vassar College
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Certified Tutor
5+ years
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 d...
Monash University
MSW
Certified Tutor
5+ years
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 tr...
McDaniel College
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York College
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Certified Tutor
2+ years
Julie Fe
I am a graduate of Bachelor in Elementary Education with a major in Special Education. Currently, I am pursuing my graduate degree in Special Education. I am a licensed teacher, and I have 9 years of teaching experience, both in-person and virtually. I am most interested in helping students with lea...
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
6+ years
Mimi
I am an interdisciplinary educator with an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a B.A. from Dartmouth College. My background is primarily in integrated arts learning and museum education and I specialize in visual arts, history and art history, and object-based learning. In all su...
Harvard University
Masters in Education, Education
Dartmouth College
B.A.
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Aaron
I'm not tutoring or buried in my textbooks, you will either find me rock climbing at the Triangle Rock Club, playing Ultimate Frisbee, working on my car, or enjoying the great outdoors (beaches, mountains, forests--you name it, I love it). On rainy weekends I enjoy tinkering with computers and old e...
The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Duke University
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Nina
I am a recent graduate from a masters program in biostatistics at Columbia University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences, with a focus in neurobiology at Northwestern University. In August, I will be starting a doctoral program in biostatistics at NYU. I was a teaching assistant ...
Columbia University
Masters in biostatistics
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts in biological sciences (focus in neurobiology)
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Biostatistics
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wesleyan University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with High Honors. With eight years of experience working in education, I've tutored students in math, science, history, and English, as well as helped students prepare for standardized tests. I've guided adults...
Harvard University
PHD, Education
Wesleyan University
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Certified Tutor
Michelle
I am proud to be a part of Varsity Tutors! I am originally from San Antonio, TX; I completed my undergraduate education at Rice University in Houston where I received a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medici...
Baylor College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, M.D.
Rice University
Bachelor's in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
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Frequently Asked Questions
Orton Gillingham is a structured, multisensory approach to reading instruction that teaches students to decode words by understanding the relationship between letters and sounds. It's particularly effective for students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties because it breaks reading into explicit, sequential steps rather than relying on sight recognition alone. The method engages multiple senses—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—to help information stick, making it especially valuable for learners whose brains process language differently.
While San Antonio's 624 schools serve over 333,000 students with an average student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, personalized Orton Gillingham tutoring provides one-on-one attention tailored to your student's specific reading level and learning pace. A tutor can focus entirely on your child's individual gaps, adjust the curriculum in real time, and use targeted practice that addresses exactly where they struggle—whether that's phoneme awareness, decoding, or fluency. This individualized approach means faster progress and more confidence, since the instruction moves at your child's speed rather than the pace of a classroom.
Orton Gillingham can begin as early as kindergarten for students showing early signs of reading difficulty, but it's most commonly introduced in grades 1–3 when reading gaps become apparent. However, students of any age—including middle school, high school, and adults—can benefit from this approach if they struggle with decoding or have undiagnosed dyslexia. The key is identifying the need early; the sooner intervention starts, the faster students typically catch up and build reading confidence.
While Orton Gillingham was originally designed for students with dyslexia and is highly effective for that population, it benefits any student who struggles with phonics, decoding, or reading fluency. Many students without a formal dyslexia diagnosis still have difficulty with the sound-symbol connection that Orton Gillingham explicitly teaches. The structured, multisensory method works well for English language learners, students with processing delays, and anyone who hasn't responded well to traditional reading instruction.
Most students begin showing measurable progress within 8–12 weeks of consistent, personalized Orton Gillingham instruction, with noticeable improvements in decoding accuracy and confidence. Significant gains in reading fluency and comprehension typically emerge over 4–6 months of regular tutoring. The timeline depends on the severity of the reading difficulty, the student's age, and frequency of sessions, but the structured, sequential nature of Orton Gillingham means students often see tangible wins faster than with less targeted approaches.
Expert Orton Gillingham tutors should have formal training and certification in the Orton Gillingham method, often through programs accredited by the Academy of Orton Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE) or similar organizations. They should also have experience working with students who have reading difficulties or dyslexia, and understand how to assess reading levels and adjust instruction accordingly. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, we match you with tutors who have the specific expertise and credentials to deliver effective Orton Gillingham instruction.
The first session typically includes an assessment of your student's current reading level, decoding skills, and specific challenges—such as letter-sound recognition, blending, or sight word knowledge. The tutor will also learn about your student's learning style, interests, and goals to personalize the approach. From there, tutoring begins with foundational Orton Gillingham lessons, moving sequentially from basic phoneme awareness through increasingly complex decoding patterns, always at your student's pace.
Orton Gillingham's explicit, phonics-based approach aligns well with Texas reading standards, which emphasize phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The structured method directly supports the foundational skills Texas schools expect, making it a complementary tool for students who need extra support to meet grade-level benchmarks. Tutors can coordinate with your student's school to ensure tutoring reinforces classroom learning and addresses specific gaps identified by teachers.
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