Erica S.
- Birmingham, AL 35209 ( 31.8 mi )
- Expert Reading Tutor
- Female
- Member Since: 12/2011
- Will travel up to 5 miles
- Rates from $40.00 to $60.00 /hr
- I am a Certified Teacher
- Also Tutors: Reading Comprehension
Reading is one of my top subjects! There are many adults who would like to read better, but are sensitive about pursuing help. This is exactly the program for them--it works with children, teens, and adults. Everyone can become an excellent reader.
I believe all students can become successful readers with positive, engaging instruction.
I am am a certified Reading Instruction Specialist and former fourth grade teacher. Most students rise 2-4 grade levels in under 50 hours of instruction using the Academic Associates Reading Program. The Academic Associates curriculum is a 13 lesson brain-based phonics curriculum. One of my favorite success stories is a student I'll call Mark. After completing only 7 lessons, Mark went from a 1.9 reading level to a 3.5 reading level. Because of his previous struggles in reading, the school he attended planned to retain him in the second grade. After only 2 months of instruction, the school called his mother to let her know that he would not be retained because of the remarkable improvement in his reading. Learning to read properly not only helped improve his grade, but prevented his being held ... read more