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Orton Gillingham
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Hi, I'm Nur! I specialize in SAT preparation, helping students build strong Reading and Writing and Math skills, master different question types, develop effective test-taking strategies, and feel confident on test day. I create personalized SAT lesson plans based on each student's strengths, areas for improvement, and learning style, breaking down challenging concepts into clear, manageable steps. In addition to SAT preparation, I work with elementary, middle school, and high school students across reading, writing, math, and science. I especially enjoy supporting students with ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and dyslexia by using structured, evidence-based strategies that make learning more accessible and less overwhelming. I also incorporate essential skills such as organization, time management, study habits, and test-taking strategies to help students become more independent learners. My goal is not only to improve grades and test scores, but also to build confidence and

I have been an elementary and middle school teacher for the past 14 years, and enjoy working with all ages of students. My focus over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). The Orton Gillingham (OG) approach consists of multi-sensory instruction that is direct, explicit, and systematic. Lessons are based on the individual needs of the student. It has been proven over time to be a very effective way to teach students with reading difficulties, including dyslexia, to read. I look forward to help you or your child experience the joy of learning to read.
I am an Ontario Certified Teacher, having Bachelor and Master of Science, and Bachelor and Master of Education. I have been tutoring from last few years with more specialization in Math, reading, writing, and Science for all ages.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Cardiff University, and have a Masters in Counseling from Monash University. Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach to literacy, I am passionate and experienced in using a multi-sensory approach to tutoring students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Having worked in an educational setting for over 11 years in Hong Kong, I am experienced in working with students from kindergarten all the way through to primary school.
I received my degree in Elementary Education from York College of Pennsylvania. I then attended McDaniel College where I received a masters degree in reading and became a Reading Specialist. My love for teaching reading continued and I furthered my education at Mount Saint Mary's University for training in Reading Recovery. I started my career teaching kindergarten and currently am a reading specialist in my school district, where I work one on one and in small groups with struggling readers. My passion is for tutoring early learners to help them gain the skills they need to grow as readers and writers. In my tutoring sessions I love to get to know my learners interests and personalities. I incorporate manipulatives, sight word games, leveled texts, and writing into sessions to make sessions more engaging. I love to build confidence in my learners by focusing on their strengths in order to get the most amount of growth out of my learners. My hobbies include exercise, spending time with my family, and going to the beach.
Hi there! I'm Derek and I'm passionate about helping students like you achieve their goals through engaging, customized learning experiences. Whether you're looking to deepen your understanding of a subject, improve your grades, or master a particular skill, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. With a PhD in Curriculum Design and Educational Technologies and 17 years of experience in education, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical expertise to every session. But what sets me apart is my commitment to understanding your unique learning style. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all approachesevery student is different, and I tailor my lessons to meet your individual needs, pace, and interests. I take pride in creating a comfortable, supportive environment where questions are encouraged, and learning is both challenging and fun. I strive to build a rapport with my students, so they not only understand the material but also develop the confidence to apply it in real-world situations. Together, we'll work toward your academic or professional goals, and I'll be there to celebrate every success along the way. If you're ready to take the next step in your learning journey, I'd love to connect with you. Let's create a plan that works for you!
I specialize in Cantonese, Orton-Gillingham reading support, and executive functioning support for children and teens. My lessons are structured, supportive, and confidence-building, helping students make steady progress step by step. I help Cantonese learners build real-life speaking skills, support developing readers through structured phonics and decoding practice, and help students strengthen executive functioning skills such as focus, organization, and follow-through. With a background in Early Childhood Education, school support, and counselling training, I work especially well with learners who need clear routines, repetition, and gentle encouragement.
I am a graduate of Bachelor in Elementary Education with a major in Special Education. Currently, I am pursuing my graduate degree in Special Education. I am a licensed teacher, and I have 9 years of teaching experience, both in-person and virtually. I am most interested in helping students with learning difficulties achieve their highest potential. I am fun, creative, and passionate.
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Orton Gillingham is a structured, multisensory reading method designed to teach phonics and decoding skills systematically. It uses a step-by-step approach that combines visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning to help students understand how letters and sounds work together. This method is particularly effective for students with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, as it breaks reading into manageable, sequential lessons rather than relying on sight word memorization.
Orton Gillingham works by explicitly teaching the foundational phonetic rules that many struggling readers miss in traditional classroom settings. The multisensory approach—engaging sight, sound, and touch—strengthens neural pathways for reading and spelling. Because lessons are highly structured and move at the student's pace, students build confidence and competence without the frustration of keeping up with a classroom where the average student-teacher ratio in Ogden is nearly 20:1.
In a classroom, reading instruction must accommodate diverse learning levels and paces, which can leave struggling readers behind. Personalized Orton Gillingham instruction focuses entirely on your student's specific needs, moving forward only when mastery is demonstrated and revisiting concepts as needed. A tutor can also adapt the multisensory techniques to match your student's learning style—whether they respond best to writing, tracing, or verbal repetition—in ways that aren't possible in a group setting.
Orton Gillingham can benefit students from early elementary through high school and beyond. It's most commonly introduced in grades 1–3 when reading foundations are being built, but it's equally valuable for older students who have struggled with reading for years. A tutor can assess your student's current reading level and phonetic knowledge to determine where to start in the Orton Gillingham sequence, regardless of grade.
During an initial session, a tutor will assess your student's current reading level, phonetic knowledge, and any specific challenges—like letter reversals, sound confusion, or difficulty blending. This evaluation helps the tutor understand where to begin in the Orton Gillingham sequence and what multisensory techniques will work best for your student. You'll also discuss goals and realistic timelines for improvement.
Many students show noticeable progress in phonetic awareness and decoding within 4–8 weeks of consistent, personalized instruction. However, the timeline depends on your student's starting point, the severity of reading difficulties, and lesson frequency. A tutor can provide more specific expectations after the initial assessment and will track progress regularly so you see exactly how your student is advancing.
Orton Gillingham is a structured phonics method that complements most school reading programs, including those using balanced literacy or other approaches. A tutor can coordinate with your student's classroom teacher to ensure tutoring reinforces what's being taught at school while filling in foundational gaps. This alignment helps your student apply tutoring lessons directly to classroom reading and spelling.
Varsity Tutors connects you with tutors in Ogden who specialize in Orton Gillingham and structured literacy instruction. When you reach out, you can specify your student's reading level, challenges, and goals, and we'll match them with a tutor who has expertise in this method. You'll work with someone who understands both the Orton Gillingham approach and the specific needs of Ogden students.
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