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Subject: Orton Gillingham Tutor in Minneapolis, MN Author: Joan [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 12:38:14 01/02/10 Sat Do any of these characteristics describe your struggling reader: * Reads slowly and painfully * Experiences decoding errors, especially with the order of letters * Shows wide disparity between listening comprehension and reading comprehension of some text * Has trouble with spelling * May have difficulty with handwriting * Exhibits difficulty recalling known words * Has difficulty with written language * May experience difficulty with math computations * Decoding real words is better than nonsense words * Substitutes one small sight word for another: a, I, he, the, there, was What is the Orton-Gillingham Method: The Orton-Gillingham approach is language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, cognitive, and flexible. Its breadth, perspective, and flexibility prompt use of the term approach instead of method. The Orton-Gillingham approach is based on a technique of studying and teaching language, understanding the nature of human language, the mechanisms involved in learning, and the language-learning processes in individuals. Students learn about the history of the English language and study the many generalizations and rules that govern its structure. They also learn how best they can learn and apply the language knowledge necessary for achieving reading and writing competencies. In every lesson, the student experiences a high degree of success and gains confidence as well as skill. Learning becomes a rewarding and happy experience. Who am I: I am a licensed educator with over 10 years experience working with students who have special needs, and an active member of the International Dyslexia Association. I have taught and tutored students at Groves Academy in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. After leaving Groves Academy I worked as an Orton-Gillingham academic therapist for the Integrative Medicine Clinic at Children's Hospital in Minneapolis, MN and Alexander Center located in Eden Prairie, MN. I am currently working as a private academic therapy tutor. I received my teaching degree from Bemidji State and have completed all four levels of Orton-Gillingham reading training through Hamline University, The Upper Midwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association and Orton-Gillingham of Minnesota. I have training and experience implementing the following educational curriculums: Orton-Gillingham Reading Approach Wilson Reading Approach Remediation Plus Reading Approach Read Naturally Handwriting Without Tears Project Read Framing Your Thoughts Sentence and Paragraph Writing I look forward to discussing how my programs can help your child. Sincerely, Joan Website: www.tutoringadvantage.net [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]