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Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor- Experienced in Working with Dyslexia
Phyllis P.

5.0 (214 ratings)

998 hours tutoring

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Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor- Experienced in Working with Dyslexia
Certified Orton Gillingham Tutor- Experienced in Working with Dyslexia
Phyllis P.

5.0 (214 ratings)

998 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (214 ratings)

998 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Phyllis

Bio

I was delighted this week when one of my students said "I like working with you because you make learning fun!" That is my goal in working with a student - to make it fun, because that is when learning surges forward.

My individualized tutoring uses lesson plans based on the individual learner’s strengths and interests. I use early sessions getting to know the learner and doing some basic assessment to determine their strengths and weaknesses. We build upon the strengths to address...

I was delighted this week when one of my students said "I like working with you because you make learning fun!" That is my goal in working with a student - to make it fun, because that is when learning surges forward.

My individualized tutoring uses lesson plans based on the individual learner’s strengths and interests. I use early sessions getting to know the learner and doing some basic assessment to determine their strengths and weaknesses. We build upon the strengths to address weaknesses. Examples of interest based tutoring: lessons for a 10 year old sports enthusiast might include reading about their favorite player, or watching a game and writing a report about it. Lessons for a 7 year old princess fan might include writing a story about her favorite character. Of course, I also work with your child’s school curriculum materials as well.

I am a retired Methodist minister, mother of three grown sons, grandmother of 8, Cub Scout leader, former teacher, and lifelong student. I have a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and two Master’s degrees from Christian Theological Seminary. Before my ministry career I taught high school and junior high science and English.

I formerly have tutored both children and adults at 14th & Chestnut Community Center in Terre Haute IN. I have also worked with Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts for many years. I am qualified by education and experience to teach reading, language arts, math, science and social studies, pre-K through 12.

Drawing upon my background in counseling and my experience with children and youth, I help each learner build self-esteem and confidence. I encourage them to take responsibility for their own learning as they grow in their ability to do this. My students soon realize that I care as much about them as a person as about the subject matter we are working on. I sincerely want them to discover the excitement and joy of learning!

I will welcome the opportunity to sit down with you and discuss the learning needs of your child or yourself.

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Education

Indiana University
Biology
Christian Theological Seminary
Other
Christian Theological Seminary
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $50
  • Rate details: The rate for new students will be $50/hour, either online or in person,
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • Background check passed on 4/2/2023

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Elementary Education

Phonics,

Phonics

In addition to my extensive work with children, I have tutored adult learners for ten years using a multi-sensory phonics based approach. I am currently using the Orton Gillingham method with young readers who are struggling. This method is recommended for children who learn differently, especially those identified as dyslexic. Hearing, saying, seeing, and writing are all used to help a child learn basic decoding skills necessary for reading. I use a variety of learning experiences including games and large muscle exercises in addition to "paper and pencil" work.
Reading

Reading

In addition to my extensive work with children, I have tutored adult learners for ten years using a multi-sensory phonics based approach. I am currently using the Orton Gillingham method with young readers who are struggling. This method is recommended for children who learn differently, especially those identified as dyslexic. Hearing, saying, seeing, and writing are all used to help a child learn basic decoding skills necessary for reading. I use a variety of learning experiences including games and large muscle exercises. With older learners, I focus on guided reading of various kinds of writing, practice in summarizing, discussion of ideas and meaning, plus vocabulary building. I encourage the reading of recommended, age-appropriate literature.

English

Reading,

Reading

In addition to my extensive work with children, I have tutored adult learners for ten years using a multi-sensory phonics based approach. I am currently using the Orton Gillingham method with young readers who are struggling. This method is recommended for children who learn differently, especially those identified as dyslexic. Hearing, saying, seeing, and writing are all used to help a child learn basic decoding skills necessary for reading. I use a variety of learning experiences including games and large muscle exercises. With older learners, I focus on guided reading of various kinds of writing, practice in summarizing, discussion of ideas and meaning, plus vocabulary building. I encourage the reading of recommended, age-appropriate literature.
Writing

Writing

I learned to write well when I was a senior in high school. With two graduate degrees, I have written many academic papers. I can help students in organizing their material and documenting research. I can work with either APA or MLA formatting. I give special attention to sentence structure which clearly expresses the writer's ideas. I can assist from the initial conception through research, writing, and the final revision of a paper.

Homeschool

Reading,

Reading

In addition to my extensive work with children, I have tutored adult learners for ten years using a multi-sensory phonics based approach. I am currently using the Orton Gillingham method with young readers who are struggling. This method is recommended for children who learn differently, especially those identified as dyslexic. Hearing, saying, seeing, and writing are all used to help a child learn basic decoding skills necessary for reading. I use a variety of learning experiences including games and large muscle exercises. With older learners, I focus on guided reading of various kinds of writing, practice in summarizing, discussion of ideas and meaning, plus vocabulary building. I encourage the reading of recommended, age-appropriate literature.
Writing

Writing

I learned to write well when I was a senior in high school. With two graduate degrees, I have written many academic papers. I can help students in organizing their material and documenting research. I can work with either APA or MLA formatting. I give special attention to sentence structure which clearly expresses the writer's ideas. I can assist from the initial conception through research, writing, and the final revision of a paper.

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Reading,

Reading

In addition to my extensive work with children, I have tutored adult learners for ten years using a multi-sensory phonics based approach. I am currently using the Orton Gillingham method with young readers who are struggling. This method is recommended for children who learn differently, especially those identified as dyslexic. Hearing, saying, seeing, and writing are all used to help a child learn basic decoding skills necessary for reading. I use a variety of learning experiences including games and large muscle exercises. With older learners, I focus on guided reading of various kinds of writing, practice in summarizing, discussion of ideas and meaning, plus vocabulary building. I encourage the reading of recommended, age-appropriate literature.
Writing

Writing

I learned to write well when I was a senior in high school. With two graduate degrees, I have written many academic papers. I can help students in organizing their material and documenting research. I can work with either APA or MLA formatting. I give special attention to sentence structure which clearly expresses the writer's ideas. I can assist from the initial conception through research, writing, and the final revision of a paper.

Special Needs

Dyslexia,

Dyslexia

I am an Orton Gillingham tutor certified through dii (the Dyslexic Institute of Indiana). I have 7 years of experience tutoring children using Orton Gillingham methods and over 900 total hours of tutoring through Wyzant. I am also a certified Laubach tutor, a similar multi-sensory phonetic approach for adult learners. I have 10 years of experience in teaching adult literacy using the Laubach method.
Phonics

Phonics

In addition to my extensive work with children, I have tutored adult learners for ten years using a multi-sensory phonics based approach. I am currently using the Orton Gillingham method with young readers who are struggling. This method is recommended for children who learn differently, especially those identified as dyslexic. Hearing, saying, seeing, and writing are all used to help a child learn basic decoding skills necessary for reading. I use a variety of learning experiences including games and large muscle exercises in addition to "paper and pencil" work.

Summer

Reading,

Reading

In addition to my extensive work with children, I have tutored adult learners for ten years using a multi-sensory phonics based approach. I am currently using the Orton Gillingham method with young readers who are struggling. This method is recommended for children who learn differently, especially those identified as dyslexic. Hearing, saying, seeing, and writing are all used to help a child learn basic decoding skills necessary for reading. I use a variety of learning experiences including games and large muscle exercises. With older learners, I focus on guided reading of various kinds of writing, practice in summarizing, discussion of ideas and meaning, plus vocabulary building. I encourage the reading of recommended, age-appropriate literature.
Writing

Writing

I learned to write well when I was a senior in high school. With two graduate degrees, I have written many academic papers. I can help students in organizing their material and documenting research. I can work with either APA or MLA formatting. I give special attention to sentence structure which clearly expresses the writer's ideas. I can assist from the initial conception through research, writing, and the final revision of a paper.

Ratings and Reviews

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Phyllis is a great tutor!

Phyllis is a very knowledgeable and well trained tutor! She is very patient and knows how to make the lessons fun and engaging. She is great with redirecting my 7 year old back to the lesson if she gets distracted. Hadley's only been to 3 sessions with Phyllis, and she's already learning, gaining confidence, and excited to come and earn her stickers for working hard. You won't be disappointed if you choose Phyllis!

Stephanie, 56 lessons with Phyllis

Very encouraging

My daughter easily gets discouraged, not once did she get frustrated in her session with Phyllis, she had a gentle way of keeping her working and not feeling frustrated. I was super impressed listening in. This was our second tutor and the difference was night and day!

Felina, 42 lessons with Phyllis

Language arts

Phyllis have a an excellent tutor . We have utilized tutors in the past but my little one really enjoys and is retaining som much since the couple of lessons we have had. I am happy to have found her on Wyzant

Terry, 30 lessons with Phyllis

amazing person

Mrs Phyllis has been wonderful with our son Brad! Brad has improved so much thanks to the kind and patient teaching of Mrs Phyllis

Will, 42 lessons with Phyllis

Excellent, insightful, and patient tutor!

Phyllis did an excellent job with my son - right away she recognized where he needed to focus his efforts, and it paid dividends immediately. I can't thank Phyllis enough for her kind and patient approach to working with my son!

Peter, 1 lesson with Phyllis

Amazing tutor!!!

Phyllis has been amazing with our daughter!!!! Her sessions have made such an incredible difference in our daughter’s grades & confidence it is impossible to put into words!!!!!

Paula, 59 lessons with Phyllis

Ms. Phyllis is great!

She is tutoring my third grader and she kept his interest! His exact words were “she is not boring like his previous tutor!” Looking forward to building a great relationship and to my son thriving to his full potential!

Shirley, 4 lessons with Phyllis

English tutor

Helping Melahn with the basics of the English language to improve her writing skills. This has really motivated Melahn with her writing. She is excited to re-learn some of the things in which she forgot she knew about.

Michelle, 16 lessons with Phyllis

Great teacher, kind and patient

My son gets a lot accomplished with Phyllis. She is caring and knowledgeable giving excellent one on one attention that my son really needed.

Ethan (Stacey), 118 lessons with Phyllis

Phyllis is wonderful.

In a very short period of time she accurately assessed and created a plan for our son to start catching up. We are very grateful that we were able to find her as our son's resource for learning. Phyllis, if you can read this.. THANK YOU!!

PAUL, 34 lessons with Phyllis
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