Welcome to Defeating Dyslexia with Darci
An online reading tutoring service
FAQ
How do I know if my child needs tutoring?
If you will click the link above you can sign up to receive an email titled milestones to becoming a good reader. It also contains red flags for struggling readers. With this tool you can compare how your child is doing compared to other readers in the same age range. If your child is behind what is commonly expected for children their age do not hesitate to call and get a free evaluation.
Maybe my child is just not ready?
We all know that children mature and learn at different rates. Some children are already walking at 9 months and others don't walk until they are closer to 16 or 17months and that is perfectly ok. It is also true that every child is not ready at the same time for school. In my opinion young children should be free to play and run and have lots of movement time, especially boys. But that doesn't mean they shouldn't be learning. As they are growing, and you are talking to them and reading stories to them some skills should become automatic fairly easily. For example, rhyming, being able to count syllables, and knowing the first sound of the word. If these skills are not emerging or if you see other red flags that listed in my "Milestones to becoming a good reader" then you will want to start working on this right away. Approximately 20% of the population has dyslexia and it does not go away as we grow and mature. Do not wait while your child struggles through school, this could be very damaging to the confidence. Dyslexia does not go away with time. If your child shows signs of struggling with reading don't wait, especially if they are attending school.
What are your qualifications?
I have a MA in literacy from Colorado College, and I am a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT). I also continue to pursue learning about reading and how to teach it best by digging deeply into Structured Word Inquiry. I have attended classes from Pete Bowers, Fiona Hamilton, and Rebecca Loveless. Research is showing that Structured Word Inquiry is the best way to increase vocabulary knowledge which is one of the 5 most important components of reading. I am now incorporating Structured Word Inquiry into all of my lessons. Many students who struggle with traditional Orton-Gillingham methods find success with Structured Word Inquiry. More than that many students who are discouraged and uninterested in reading therapy find an interest awakened in words when they start learning about how words work with Structured Word Inquiry.
What about older students and adults?
I work with students who are 7 and older. Most of my students are middle school age. I have enjoyed working with high school students and adults as well.
Where are you located?
I am located in Keenesburg Colorado but I do my tutoring online so you may take advantage of it anywhere in the USA and other countries as well!
How Payment works
I charge a consistent monthly tuition rate based on the number of hours your child attends tutoring each week. Tuition is paid year-round, including summer months, and remains the same every month.
This means your monthly payment does not change based on the number of days in a particular month, school holidays, or family vacations. Even if your family takes time off or misses some sessions, your monthly tuition remains the same. This allows me to reserve your child's regular tutoring times throughout the year and makes budgeting predictable for everyone.
A minimum commitment of two hours per week is required. More frequent sessions are encouraged, especially in the beginning, to help your child build and reinforce new reading skills.
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2hrs/week --> 500/mo
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3hrs/week-->730/mo
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4hrs/week-->955/mo
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5hrs/week-->1195/mo
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Homeschooling and want more hours/week? Contact me.
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Payment is due at the beginning of each month. Your monthly tuition reserves your child's regular tutoring schedule throughout the year, including summer.
If your family has a vacation planned, I am happy to arrange make-up sessions when my schedule allows. However, missed sessions due to family vacations, holidays, or illness do not reduce or change your monthly tuition.
Payment Options: You may pay by bank account with no additional processing fee. Credit card payments include a 3% processing fee.
What is a Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)?
I am a member of the Academic Language Therapy Association (ATLA). They have 2 levels of certification. CALT is the second level. Click this link to learn more about it.
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When you support this business you make the world a better place because 10% of the gross profits from this business are donated to charitable and humanitarian relief agencies.
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