Award-Winning Susan Barton Tutors
serving Provo, UT

Students who benefit most include those with dyslexia, reading delays, or difficulty with phonics-based instruction in traditional classroom settings. The method also works well for students who learn better with multisensory, hands-on approaches and those who need more individualized pacing than typical classroom instruction allows.

With an average student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1 across Provo's 33 schools, classroom teachers often can't provide the individualized attention that struggling readers need. Personalized 1-on-1 Susan Barton instruction allows tutors to move at your student's pace, repeat concepts as needed, and adjust techniques based on how they learn best—something that's difficult in a classroom setting.

During the first session, a tutor will assess your student's current reading level, identify specific challenges with phonics or decoding, and discuss learning goals. This helps the tutor create a personalized plan and determine the best starting point in the Susan Barton curriculum for your student's needs.

Many students show noticeable improvement in decoding and phonics skills within 4-8 weeks of consistent 1-on-1 instruction, though the timeline depends on the severity of the reading challenge and how frequently sessions occur. Sustained progress in fluency and comprehension typically develops over several months of regular practice and instruction.

Expert tutors who work with Varsity Tutors and specialize in Susan Barton reading instruction have specialized training in structured literacy, phonics, and often hold certifications in the Susan Barton method or related reading intervention programs. They understand how to diagnose reading difficulties and apply the method effectively to help students build strong foundational skills.

Susan Barton instruction specifically targets phonemic awareness gaps, decoding difficulties, phonics confusion, and struggles with sight words—challenges that often underlie reading fluency problems. It's also effective for students who reverse letters, struggle with sound sequencing, or have difficulty blending sounds into words.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in Susan Barton reading instruction and work with students in Provo. You can share your student's specific reading challenges and goals, and we'll match you with a tutor who has the right expertise and teaching style for your student's needs.