Katie
Reading/Writing Tutor (with a specialty in remediating dyslexia)
- $90 / h
- 4 reviews
- 466 rating s
- Los Angeles , CA ( 90068 )
- 20 miles
My name is Katie. I am an academic coach, who specializes in the remediation of dyslexic and dysgraphic students. I have seventeen years tutoring experience mostly in reading and writing, but also in math up through middle school. I am trained in the following methods: The Orton-Gillingham Approach The Lindamood-Bell Approach Multi-sensory Written Language Approaches Traditional Basal Approach Touch-Math (multi-sensory math approach) I have worked for bowman educational services...
ADD/ADHD
I have worked with many students who had ADD/ADHD. I mostly work with dyslexic students, and 50% of dyslexics also have ADD/ADHD. The learning strategies have to be more hands-on, because sitting still and focusing for long periods of time is very challenging for these students. It is also important to give them frequent, short breaks so that they can get quality work done, during the time they are working. Also, there is, many times, another problem such as dyslexia or dysgraphia, in addition, which is causing difficulty in school. Sometimes, there is not, but it's important to look at these things closely, so proper remediation can be put in place.
algebra 1
dyslexia
elementary (k-6th)
English
grammar
literature
phonics
prealgebra
proofreading
reading
spelling
theatre
I have a degree in Theatre, a BFA, from The Boston Conservatory. In addition to this degree, I have studied with top acting teachers and coaches in New York City and Los Angeles. I, also, in addition to tutoring, am an actor. I helped start a critically acclaimed theatre company, called 2Cents Theatre Group, which is in residence at the Hudson Theatres in Hollywood, and is just over a year old. I have acted in many plays, musicals, films, and appeared on TV several times. In addition, I have directed a few productions, and coached friends and students on auditions and/or projects they're involved in. I was chosen as the Voice and Speech Assistant at The Boston Conservatory my senior year, an honor that is only given to two students in the senior class. I also taught Voice and Speech, Dialects, and Acting at the Young Actors Camp in LA for a summer. I won an MET Award for "Best Actress in a Play" for my portrayal of Catherine in "Proof" by David Auburn in 2011. I love working with people on script analysis, because it's very fun for me, and I'm also quite skilled at it.
vocabulary
writing
Theater
ADHD
Amy R. from Tujunga, CA
My daughter's state test scores went up from "Basic" to "Proficient" with Katie. Her reading scores actually went up to "Advanced" in some areas.
Jane M. from North Hollywood, CA
We love Katie! She is helping my daughter with her reading skills and doing "touch math" with her. My daughter's reading is improving and her phonics are better than they have ever been.
Orly H. from Studio City, CA
Katie is very patient and easy to understand. She is a great tutor and I would recommend her for anybody.
Julia F. from Glendale, CA
Both of our boys, ages 5 (kindergarten) and 7 (2nd grade) look forward to their weekly lessons with Katie. She brings in a good mix of fun to her sessions and we can see a great improvement in their reading. We highly recommend Katie!