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Online Tutoring For Kids Using The Orton-Gillingham Approach
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Online Tutoring For Kids Using The Orton-Gillingham Approach
Compassionate Support in Reading and other Subjects for Children, Including Those Who Have Dyslexia and are Twice Exceptional!
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Why Online Learning?
How Does It Work?
What Makes Tutoring At Awakening Potential Unique?
Lesson Formats
Why Online Learning?
How Does It Work?
What Makes Tutoring At Awakening Potential Unique?
Lesson Formats
Why Online Learning?
Why Online Learning?
Ease of Scheduling
Lower Cost
Accessibility
More Effective Learning Experience
How Does It Work?
How Does It Work?
Simple, Easy To Use Technology Facilitates The Sessions:
- Video conferencing is done through Zoom, which is a cross-platform downloadable free app.
- Zoom meetings can also be accessed on the web through the Google Chrome web browser.
- With Zoom, students can easily interact with their Awakening Potential Tutor, just as they would with an in home session.
- Interactive screen sharing allows the student and the Awakening Potential Tutor to interact with various materials through the use of annotation tools.
- Highlighters, pens, arrow tools, etc. allow for easy communication and to practice the concepts and strategies.
- All the necessary materials will be provided by the Awakening Potential Tutor and presented to the student through screen sharing.
- Both the student and the Awakening Potential Tutor can easily annotate the materials and share ideas on interactive whiteboards, allowing for a fully interactive and integrated experience.
- Writing is done through an online collaborative whiteboard, where the Awakening Potential Tutor and the student can both interact in real time. Fun and easy to use tools allow for collaborative brainstorming, planing, and organizing ideas, as well as drafting, revising, and editing writing.
- Sessions can be conducted on any Mac or PC desktop computer, laptop, or iPad/tablet.
What Makes Tutoring At Awakening Potential Unique?
What Makes Tutoring
At Awakening Potential
Unique?
“Just like a jewel buried in the Earth, we all have within us the potential for success. All we need is someone to help us discover all of the amazing possibilities that lie within us.”
At Awakening Potential You’ll Get:
- A focus on the child as a unique person (not a test score)
- A Tutor with the ability to see their innate potential for growth
- Tutoring for Dyslexia using the Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Support for children who are Gifted and Talented or Twice Exceptional
- Tutoring that is Compassionate and Patient as well as effective
- Building True Confidence through Individual Growth (not comparison to others)
- Building Inner Strength through Appropriate Levels of Challenge
A Unique Philosophy for Learning
I view education and learning as the enjoyment of the continuous process of improvement. There will always be more to learn, there will always be more improvement to be made.
On the other hand, if we see education from the point of view of trying to cross a finish line (grades, tests, degrees, etc.), then the child will never feel satisfied, because they will put most of their focus on achieving a goal instead of the actual process of learning and discovery.
If instead we view learning as a fun and exciting journey of discovery and exploration, then the child can be happy every step of improvement and learning, with the understanding that there is no end in sight.
The universe is infinite, our minds are infinite, our inner capacity is infinite. Satisfaction is not to be found in trying to reach an end point-it is found when we step into the flow of the endless stream of discovery and development. What an adventure!
A Relationship with the Student Based On Compassion And Patience
My motto is “A Caring Relationship with the Student is My Secret to Success.” Compassion and patience go a long way when tutoring a child.
When they know that they are cared about and listened to, their capacity for learning is greatly enhanced.
A patient tutor can teach their student that mistakes are okay, and that they are actually a part of the learning process.
13 Years of Tutoring Experience, Including for Dyslexia
I have been tutoring children for 13 years, and have a wide range of experience to draw from.
I have learned many things about what makes effective teaching, much of which I actually learned from the students themselves! Much of my experience is with children who have dyslexia.
These kids need a special approach, which I have been fine tuning over the years.
Students with dyslexia benefit from the Orton-Gillingham approach, the Constructivist view of learning, building true confidence, and having just the right amount of challenge.
All of these are used at Awakening Potential.
Tutoring Using the
Orton-Gillingham Approach
At Awakening Potential students will be tutored using the Orton-Gillingham Approach to learning.
This approach utilizes systematic, structured, step-by-step lessons that give constant review of previous material, as well as using multiple modalities (hearing, seeing, etc.).
It is very effective for kids with dyslexia, as well as for any student struggling with a particular skill.
Building True Confidence
Confidence is not built by comparison to others, but by the student tapping into their own potential and becoming the best they can be. It comes through having a sense of control over their own ability to overcome personal challenges.
Success is defined as improvement in comparison to the student’s own previous abilities, and not through comparing themselves to other students.
This definition of success allows a student to always maintain confidence in themselves, and therefore make continual progress towards reaching their full learning potential.
Following the Constructivist Approach To Learning
This approach views knowledge as something that we actively construct within our minds, rather than as something that is given to us in a prepackaged way.
The Learner is not a ‘blank slate,’ and Learning is not something that happens through trying to mentally ‘download’ new information. Instead, the learner actively engages in creating their own understanding of the concepts being presented, making connections to prior knowledge.
This makes learning an interactive process, both between the learner and the content being learned, as well as between the learner and the Awakening Potential Tutor.
The constructivist view of learning allows for more engagement and is also more enjoyable for the learner as well. It also allows for the learning process to be ongoing and ever changing.
The constructivist approach easily allows for adapting lessons to the student’s needs.
Just the Right Amount of Challenge
The Zone of Proximal Development (or the “Goldilocks Strategy” as I call it) involves adjusting the level of challenge in a lesson to match the student’s ability.
You can think of it as the ‘Goldilocks’ method of teaching. If the material is too challenging, the student will become frustrated and lose confidence in themselves.
On the other hand, if it is too easy then they will quickly become bored and lose interest. But if the lessons are adapted to have the right amount of challenge, then not only will the student be more engaged, they will also learn more efficiently and thereby increase their confidence.
The lessons will constantly be adapted and changed to meet the student’s capabilities at the time. As they improve, the content can be made more difficult, but if they are having a very hard time, it can be made easier to accommodate.
Lesson Formats
4 UNIQUE SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE
CHOOSE A FORMAT TO BEST MEET THE NEEDS OF YOUR CHILD:
Awakening The
Potential Within
For A Child Who:
- Is identified as Gifted and Talented (or suspected to be)
- Is creative, curious, outside of the box, unconventional, contemplative
- Struggles with traditional schooling despite being very intelligent
- Is often questioning and wondering ‘why’
- Notices things that others often don’t
These sessions are tailored to meet the individual interests and needs of the child. Sessions are designed to tap into the child’s innate curiosity, and activate their full learning potential.
Sessions include reading and exploring topics of personal interest for discovering new knowledge, and presenting this knowledge in a form that can be shared with others, such as a visual presentation or slideshow.
Challenges are seen as an opportunity for growth, and excitement is fostered through the adventurous discovery of learning topics of personal interests. Any and all subject areas can be explored.
Building A Foundation And Breaking Free
For A Child Who:
- Is identified as twice exceptional (or suspected to be)
- Is very intelligent in some areas, but has strong challenges in others
- Questions and thinks outside the box, but also needs structure
- Needs a structured program for Dyslexia, with room for creative exploration
This format is for the child who is like an Olympic track runner with a sprained ankle: They are very intelligent, talented and have a lot of potential, but they are being held back by a particular learning challenge.
For example, they may be extraordinarily observant, thoughtful, creative, innovative, and able to see deep connections that others (even adults) do not, but at the same time they are behind in reading or math (they may also be diagnosed with Dyslexia).
They may be able to talk very deeply about a particular subject, and yet they may really struggle with reading a book about the same subject.
These students are often identified as Twice Exceptional,’ because they have exceptional abilities in one area and exceptional challenges in another.
This format involves a combination of the Awakening The Potential Within and the Building a Structured Foundation formats: The child will follow a structured, systematic, step-by-step program that utilizes the Orton-Gillingham approach in order to build strong foundational skills in reading, writing, or math.
At the same time, they will utilize content that engages their unique curiosity and areas of personal interest.
For example, a student may use the Awakening Potential For Reading Success program to address reading challenges, while utilizing books in the topics that they are curious about.
They may also use graphic organizers to follow a step-by-step method for addressing struggles with writing, while the purpose of their writing will be share their knowledge and ideas with others in a creative format.
Building A Structured Foundation Using The
Orton-Gillingham Approach
For A Child Who:
- Who needs structured, systematic, step-by-step support in a particular subject
- Has been diagnosed with dyslexia or a specific learning disability
- Struggles with basic skills, such as reading words correctly or writing clearly
- Has had trouble learning using other methods or approaches
This format is for a child who has significant struggles in a particular area (such as reading, writing, or math), and needs specific support with basic skills.
The child may have trouble learning how to read words, write clearly and effectively, or understand math concepts. This also includes those who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or a specific learning disability.
The best approach for these students is one that teaches the fundamental skills and concepts in a structured, systematic, and step-by-step way, uses multiple modalities (such as both seeing and hearing), and provides constant review of previously learned skills.
The Orton-Gillingham approach is an overall approach to instruction that utilizes all of these necessary elements.
A child using this format will follow a program that uses the Orton-Gillingham approach, such as the Awakening Potential For Reading Success program.
By following this approach, they will systematically learn every essential skill and concept, helping them to build the foundation for success in reading, writing, or math.
Homeschool Support
For A Child Who:
- Is being Homeschooled and needs support in a particular area
- May benefit from the other format options in the context of homeschooling
This format is for a child who is being homeschooled and who could benefit from extra support.
Homeschooling a child is a huge job, and a parent can use all the help they can get! Homeschool tutoring sessions can support the child’s current homeschool curriculum.
They can also follow one of the other formats (Awakening The Potential Within, Building a Structured Foundation Using the Orton-Gillingham Approach, or Building a Foundation and Breaking Free), but in the context of a homeschool situation. With this format the child will receive all of the support they need to learn effectively and have a positive homeschool experience.
Why Online Tutoring?
Ease of Scheduling
Accessibility
Lower Cost
More Effective Learning Experience
How Does It Work?
Simple, Easy To Use Technology Facilitates The Sessions:
- Video conferencing is done through Zoom, which is a cross-platform downloadable free app.
- Zoom meetings can also be accessed on the web through the Google Chrome web browser.
- With Zoom, students can easily interact with their Awakening Potential Tutor, just as they would with an in home session.
- Interactive screen sharing allows the student and the Awakening Potential Tutor to interact with various materials through the use of annotation tools.
- Highlighters, pens, arrow tools, etc. allow for easy communication and to practice the concepts and strategies.
- All the necessary materials will be provided by the Awakening Potential Tutor and presented to the student through screen sharing.
- Both the student and the Awakening Potential Tutor can easily annotate the materials and share ideas on interactive whiteboards, allowing for a fully interactive and integrated experience.
- Writing is done through an online collaborative whiteboard, where the Awakening Potential Tutor and the student can both interact in real time. Fun and easy to use tools allow for collaborative brainstorming, planing, and organizing ideas, as well as drafting, revising, and editing writing.
- Sessions can be conducted on any Mac or PC desktop computer, laptop, or iPad/tablet.
How Does Online Tutoring Work?
Simple, Easy To Use Technology Facilitates The Sessions:
- Video conferencing is done through Zoom, which is a cross-platform downloadable free app.
- Zoom meetings can also be accessed on the web through the Google Chrome web browser.
- With Zoom, students can easily interact with their Awakening Potential Tutor, just as they would with an in home session.
- Interactive screen sharing allows the student and the Awakening Potential Tutor to interact with various materials through the use of annotation tools.
- Highlighters, pens, arrow tools, etc. allow for easy communication and to practice the concepts and strategies.
- All the necessary materials will be provided by the Awakening Potential Tutor and presented to the student through screen sharing.
- Both the student and the Awakening Potential Tutor can easily annotate the materials and share ideas on interactive whiteboards, allowing for a fully interactive and integrated experience.
- Writing is done through an online collaborative whiteboard, where the Awakening Potential Tutor and the student can both interact in real time. Fun and easy to use tools allow for collaborative brainstorming, planing, and organizing ideas, as well as drafting, revising, and editing writing.
- Sessions can be conducted on any Mac or PC desktop computer, laptop, or iPad/tablet.
What Makes Tutoring
At Awakening Potential
Unique?
“Just like a jewel buried in the Earth, we all have within us the potential for success. All we need is someone to help us discover all of the amazing possibilities that lie within us.”
At Awakening Potential You’ll Get:
- A focus on the child as a unique person (not a test score)
- A Tutor with the ability to see their innate potential for growth
- Tutoring for Dyslexia using the Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Support for children who are Gifted and Talented or Twice Exceptional
- Tutoring that is Compassionate and Patient as well as effective
- Building True Confidence through Individual Growth (not comparison to others)
- Building Inner Strength through Appropriate Levels of Challenge
A Unique Philosophy for Learning
I view education and learning as the enjoyment of the continuous process of improvement. There will always be more to learn, there will always be more improvement to be made.
On the other hand, if we see education from the point of view of trying to cross a finish line (grades, tests, degrees, etc.), then the child will never feel satisfied, because they will put most of their focus on achieving a goal instead of the actual process of learning and discovery.
If instead we view learning as a fun and exciting journey of discovery and exploration, then the child can be happy every step of improvement and learning, with the understanding that there is no end in sight.
The universe is infinite, our minds are infinite, our inner capacity is infinite. Satisfaction is not to be found in trying to reach an end point-it is found when we step into the flow of the endless stream of discovery and development. What an adventure!
A Relationship with the Student Based On Compassion And Patience
My motto is “A Caring Relationship with the Student is My Secret to Success.” Compassion and patience go a long way when tutoring a child.
When they know that they are cared about and listened to, their capacity for learning is greatly enhanced.
A patient tutor can teach their student that mistakes are okay, and that they are actually a part of the learning process.
13 Years of Tutoring Experience, Including for Dyslexia
I have been tutoring children for 13 years, and have a wide range of experience to draw from.
I have learned many things about what makes effective teaching, much of which I actually learned from the students themselves! Much of my experience is with children who have dyslexia.
These kids need a special approach, which I have been fine tuning over the years.
Students with dyslexia benefit from the Orton-Gillingham approach, the Constructivist view of learning, building true confidence, and having just the right amount of challenge.
All of these are used at Awakening Potential.
Tutoring Using the
Orton-Gillingham Approach
At Awakening Potential students will be tutored using the Orton-Gillingham Approach to learning.
This approach utilizes systematic, structured, step-by-step lessons that give constant review of previous material, as well as using multiple modalities (hearing, seeing, etc.).
It is very effective for kids with dyslexia, as well as for any student struggling with a particular skill.
Building True Confidence
Confidence is not built by comparison to others, but by the student tapping into their own potential and becoming the best they can be. It comes through having a sense of control over their own ability to overcome personal challenges.
Success is defined as improvement in comparison to the student’s own previous abilities, and not through comparing themselves to other students.
This definition of success allows a student to always maintain confidence in themselves, and therefore make continual progress towards reaching their full learning potential.
Following the Constructivist Approach to Learning
This approach views knowledge as something that we actively construct within our minds, rather than as something that is given to us in a prepackaged way.
The Learner is not a ‘blank slate,’ and Learning is not something that happens through trying to mentally ‘download’ new information. Instead, the learner actively engages in creating their own understanding of the concepts being presented, making connections to prior knowledge.
This makes learning an interactive process, both between the learner and the content being learned, as well as between the learner and the Awakening Potential Tutor.
The constructivist view of learning allows for more engagement and is also more enjoyable for the learner as well. It also allows for the learning process to be ongoing and ever changing.
The constructivist approach easily allows for adapting lessons to the student’s needs.
Just the Right Amount of Challenge
The Zone of Proximal Development (or the “Goldilocks Strategy” as I call it) involves adjusting the level of challenge in a lesson to match the student’s ability.
You can think of it as the ‘Goldilocks’ method of teaching. If the material is too challenging, the student will become frustrated and lose confidence in themselves.
On the other hand, if it is too easy then they will quickly become bored and lose interest. But if the lessons are adapted to have the right amount of challenge, then not only will the student be more engaged, they will also learn more efficiently and thereby increase their confidence.
The lessons will constantly be adapted and changed to meet the student’s capabilities at the time. As they improve, the content can be made more difficult, but if they are having a very hard time, it can be made easier to accommodate.
What's Unique About Online Tutoring For Kids At Awakening Potential?
“Just like a jewel buried in the Earth, we all have within us the potential for success. All we need is someone to help us discover all of the amazing possibilities that lie within us.”
At Awakening Potential You’ll Get:
- A focus on the child as a unique person (not a test score)
- A Tutor with the ability to see their innate potential for growth
- Tutoring for Dyslexia using the Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Support for children who are Gifted and Talented or Twice Exceptional
- Tutoring that is Compassionate and Patient as well as effective
- Building True Confidence through Individual Growth (not comparison to others)
- Building Inner Strength through Appropriate Levels of Challenge
A Unique Philosophy for Learning
I view education and learning as the enjoyment of the continuous process of improvement. There will always be more to learn, there will always be more improvement to be made.
On the other hand, if we see education from the point of view of trying to cross a finish line (grades, tests, degrees, etc.), then the child will never feel satisfied, because they will put most of their focus on achieving a goal instead of the actual process of learning and discovery.
If instead we view learning as a fun and exciting journey of discovery and exploration, then the child can be happy every step of improvement and learning, with the understanding that there is no end in sight.
The universe is infinite, our minds are infinite, our inner capacity is infinite. Satisfaction is not to be found in trying to reach an end point-it is found when we step into the flow of the endless stream of discovery and development. What an adventure!
A Relationship with the Student Based On Compassion And Patience
My motto is “A Caring Relationship with the Student is My Secret to Success.” Compassion and patience go a long way when tutoring a child.
When they know that they are cared about and listened to, their capacity for learning is greatly enhanced.
A patient tutor can teach their student that mistakes are okay, and that they are actually a part of the learning process.
13 Years of Tutoring Experience, Including for Dyslexia
I have been tutoring children for 13 years, and have a wide range of experience to draw from.
I have learned many things about what makes effective teaching, much of which I actually learned from the students themselves! Much of my experience is with children who have dyslexia.
These kids need a special approach, which I have been fine tuning over the years.
Students with dyslexia benefit from the Orton-Gillingham approach, the Constructivist view of learning, building true confidence, and having just the right amount of challenge.
All of these are used at Awakening Potential.
Tutoring Using the
Orton-Gillingham Approach
At Awakening Potential students will be tutored using the Orton-Gillingham Approach to learning.
This approach utilizes systematic, structured, step-by-step lessons that give constant review of previous material, as well as using multiple modalities (hearing, seeing, etc.).
It is very effective for kids with dyslexia, as well as for any student struggling with a particular skill.
Building True Confidence
Confidence is not built by comparison to others, but by the student tapping into their own potential and becoming the best they can be. It comes through having a sense of control over their own ability to overcome personal challenges.
Success is defined as improvement in comparison to the student’s own previous abilities, and not through comparing themselves to other students.
This definition of success allows a student to always maintain confidence in themselves, and therefore make continual progress towards reaching their full learning potential.
Following the Constructivist Approach to Learning
This approach views knowledge as something that we actively construct within our minds, rather than as something that is given to us in a prepackaged way.
The Learner is not a ‘blank slate,’ and Learning is not something that happens through trying to mentally ‘download’ new information. Instead, the learner actively engages in creating their own understanding of the concepts being presented, making connections to prior knowledge.
This makes learning an interactive process, both between the learner and the content being learned, as well as between the learner and the Awakening Potential Tutor.
The constructivist view of learning allows for more engagement and is also more enjoyable for the learner as well. It also allows for the learning process to be ongoing and ever changing.
The constructivist approach easily allows for adapting lessons to the student’s needs.
Just the Right Amount of Challenge
The Zone of Proximal Development (or the “Goldilocks Strategy” as I call it) involves adjusting the level of challenge in a lesson to match the student’s ability.
You can think of it as the ‘Goldilocks’ method of teaching. If the material is too challenging, the student will become frustrated and lose confidence in themselves.
On the other hand, if it is too easy then they will quickly become bored and lose interest. But if the lessons are adapted to have the right amount of challenge, then not only will the student be more engaged, they will also learn more efficiently and thereby increase their confidence.
The lessons will constantly be adapted and changed to meet the student’s capabilities at the time. As they improve, the content can be made more difficult, but if they are having a very hard time, it can be made easier to accommodate.
4 UNIQUE Online Tutoring Formats Are Available
Choose The One That Best Meets The Needs Of Your Child
Awakening The
Potential Within
For A Child Who:
- Is identified as Gifted and Talented (or suspected to be)
- Is creative, curious, outside of the box, unconventional, contemplative
- Struggles with traditional schooling despite being very intelligent
- Is often questioning and wondering ‘why’
- Notices things that others often don’t
These sessions are tailored to meet the individual interests and needs of the child. Sessions are designed to tap into the child’s innate curiosity, and activate their full learning potential.
Sessions include reading and exploring topics of personal interest for discovering new knowledge, and presenting this knowledge in a form that can be shared with others, such as a visual presentation or slideshow.
Challenges are seen as an opportunity for growth, and excitement is fostered through the adventurous discovery of learning topics of personal interests. Any and all subject areas can be explored.
Building A Foundation And Breaking Free
For A Child Who:
- Is identified as twice exceptional (or suspected to be)
- Is very intelligent in some areas, but has strong challenges in others
- Questions and thinks outside the box, but also needs structure
- Needs a structured program for Dyslexia, with room for creative exploration
-This format is for the child who is like an Olympic track runner with a sprained ankle: They are very intelligent, talented and have a lot of potential, but they are being held back by a particular learning challenge.
-For example, they may be extraordinarily observant, thoughtful, creative, innovative, and able to see deep connections that others (even adults) do not, but at the same time they are behind in reading or math (they may also be diagnosed with Dyslexia).
-They may be able to talk very deeply about a particular subject, and yet they may really struggle with reading a book about the same subject.
-These students are often identified as Twice Exceptional,’ because they have exceptional abilities in one area and exceptional challenges in another.
-This format involves a combination of the Awakening The Potential Within and the Building a Structured Foundation formats: The child will follow a structured, systematic, step-by-step program that utilizes the Orton-Gillingham approach in order to build strong foundational skills in reading, writing, or math.
-At the same time, they will utilize content that engages their unique curiosity and areas of personal interest.
-For example, a student may use the Awakening Potential For Reading Success program to address reading challenges, while utilizing books in the topics that they are curious about.
-They may also use graphic organizers to follow a step-by-step method for addressing struggles with writing, while the purpose of their writing will be share their knowledge and ideas with others in a creative format.
Building A Structured Foundation Using The
Orton-Gillingham Approach
For A Child Who:
- Who needs structured, systematic, step-by-step support in a particular subject
- Has been diagnosed with dyslexia or a specific learning disability
- Struggles with basic skills, such as reading words correctly or writing clearly
- Has had trouble learning using other methods or approaches
-This format is for a child who has significant struggles in a particular area (such as reading, writing, or math), and needs specific support with basic skills.
-The child may have trouble learning how to read words, write clearly and effectively, or understand math concepts. This also includes those who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or a specific learning disability.
-The best approach for these students is one that teaches the fundamental skills and concepts in a structured, systematic, and step-by-step way, uses multiple modalities (such as both seeing and hearing), and provides constant review of previously learned skills.
-The Orton-Gillingham approach is an overall approach to instruction that utilizes all of these necessary elements.
-A child using this format will follow a program that uses the Orton-Gillingham approach, such as the Awakening Potential For Reading Success program.
-By following this approach, they will systematically learn every essential skill and concept, helping them to build the foundation for success in reading, writing, or math.
Homeschool Support
For A Child Who:
- Is being Homeschooled and needs support in a particular area
- May benefit from the other format options in the context of homeschooling
-This format is for a child who is being homeschooled and who could benefit from extra support.
-Homeschooling a child is a huge job, and a parent can use all the help they can get! Homeschool tutoring sessions can support the child’s current homeschool curriculum.
-They can also follow one of the other formats (Awakening The Potential Within, Building a Structured Foundation Using the Orton-Gillingham Approach, or Building a Foundation and Breaking Free), but in the context of a homeschool situation. With this format the child will receive all of the support they need to learn effectively and have a positive homeschool experience.
4 UNIQUE Lesson Formats Are Available
Awakening The
Potential Within
For A Child Who:
- Is identified as Gifted and Talented (or suspected to be)
- Is creative, curious, outside of the box, unconventional, contemplative
- Struggles with traditional schooling despite being very intelligent
- Is often questioning and wondering ‘why’
- Notices things that others often don’t
These sessions are tailored to meet the individual interests and needs of the child. Sessions are designed to tap into the child’s innate curiosity, and activate their full learning potential.
Sessions include reading and exploring topics of personal interest for discovering new knowledge, and presenting this knowledge in a form that can be shared with others, such as a visual presentation or slideshow.
Challenges are seen as an opportunity for growth, and excitement is fostered through the adventurous discovery of learning topics of personal interests. Any and all subject areas can be explored.
Building A Foundation And Breaking Free
For A Child Who:
- Is identified as twice exceptional (or suspected to be)
- Is very intelligent in some areas, but has strong challenges in others
- Questions and thinks outside the box, but also needs structure
- Needs a structured program for Dyslexia, with room for creative exploration
This format is for the child who is like an Olympic track runner with a sprained ankle: They are very intelligent, talented and have a lot of potential, but they are being held back by a particular learning challenge.
For example, they may be extraordinarily observant, thoughtful, creative, innovative, and able to see deep connections that others (even adults) do not, but at the same time they are behind in reading or math (they may also be diagnosed with Dyslexia).
They may be able to talk very deeply about a particular subject, and yet they may really struggle with reading a book about the same subject.
These students are often identified as Twice Exceptional,’ because they have exceptional abilities in one area and exceptional challenges in another.
This format involves a combination of the Awakening The Potential Within and the Building a Structured Foundation formats: The child will follow a structured, systematic, step-by-step program that utilizes the Orton-Gillingham approach in order to build strong foundational skills in reading, writing, or math.
At the same time, they will utilize content that engages their unique curiosity and areas of personal interest.
For example, a student may use the Awakening Potential For Reading Success program to address reading challenges, while utilizing books in the topics that they are curious about.
They may also use graphic organizers to follow a step-by-step method for addressing struggles with writing, while the purpose of their writing will be share their knowledge and ideas with others in a creative format.
Building A Structured Foundation Using The
Orton-Gillingham Approach
For A Child Who:
- Who needs structured, systematic, step-by-step support in a particular subject
- Has been diagnosed with dyslexia or a specific learning disability
- Struggles with basic skills, such as reading words correctly or writing clearly
- Has had trouble learning using other methods or approaches
This format is for a child who has significant struggles in a particular area (such as reading, writing, or math), and needs specific support with basic skills.
The child may have trouble learning how to read words, write clearly and effectively, or understand math concepts. This also includes those who have been diagnosed with dyslexia or a specific learning disability.
The best approach for these students is one that teaches the fundamental skills and concepts in a structured, systematic, and step-by-step way, uses multiple modalities (such as both seeing and hearing), and provides constant review of previously learned skills.
The Orton-Gillingham approach is an overall approach to instruction that utilizes all of these necessary elements.
A child using this format will follow a program that uses the Orton-Gillingham approach, such as the Awakening Potential For Reading Success program.
By following this approach, they will systematically learn every essential skill and concept, helping them to build the foundation for success in reading, writing, or math.
Homeschool Support
For A Child Who:
- Is being Homeschooled and needs support in a particular area
- May benefit from the other format options in the context of homeschooling
This format is for a child who is being homeschooled and who could benefit from extra support.
Homeschooling a child is a huge job, and a parent can use all the help they can get! Homeschool tutoring sessions can support the child’s current homeschool curriculum.
They can also follow one of the other formats (Awakening The Potential Within, Building a Structured Foundation Using the Orton-Gillingham Approach, or Building a Foundation and Breaking Free), but in the context of a homeschool situation. With this format the child will receive all of the support they need to learn effectively and have a positive homeschool experience.
Pricing Plans For Online Tutoring
Sessions Are Generally 60 Minutes, But 30, 45, And 90 Minute Sessions Are Also Available.
FREE 20 Minute Intro Session
No Financial Commitment
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Completely free and no obligation to sign up for any further sessions
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Experience a short mini lesson
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See if your child is the right fit with for the tutor
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Ask questions about the lessons, formats, teaching methods, etc.
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FREE Intro Session
- During your FREE 20 Minute Introductory session we will have the opportunity to meet one another, you can ask questions, and discuss which session formats might work for your child.
- If you like, your child can also have a chance to experience a small portion of a lesson to see if it will be the right fit for them.
- This is also a chance for you to try the online tutoring format for your child if you have not used this format before.
- After your FREE 20 minute intro session, you have no obligation to continue with any further sessions
Student-Coach Relationship Building Commitment Plan
Monthly Commitment-
Month-by-Month Commitment
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Schedule and reserve your sessions ahead of time
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Build an ongoing Tutor/Student relationship
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Tutor gains a deeper understanding of the student’s needs
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More long-term structured support
Relationship Building Commitment Plan
- The relationship building commitment plan is the most popular plan, because it allows the tutor to learn more about the child’s needs over time, and thereby create lessons and instruction that are more fine tailored and adapted to the student.
- When the student and tutor are meeting together consistently on a weekly basis, more trust can be established, which allows for a more effective learning experience.
- Parents also love the ability to schedule and reserve sessions ahead of time for the entire month.
- You can have peace of mind that your child will be receiving support every week, without having to worry about whether or not there will be an open spot available.
Individual Session Plan
Session By Session Commitment
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Schedule sessions on an as-needed basis
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Session-by-session commitment
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Perfect for if your availability changes frequently
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Great for occasional support when it arises
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Students can fill in gaps in their learning
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Individual Session Plan
- The Individual Session Plan is perfect for a child who may only need a few sessions to support their needs.
- For example, filling in some gaps with reading skills, or to receive instruction in regards to a short term assignment they are working on.
- This is also a good option for a parent who would like to try out a few full length sessions first before deciding to commit to the monthly commitment plan.
- The Individual Session Plan is also a good option for a child whose schedule changes frequently due to various other activities and commitments, and where the parent is not sure that they can commit to ongoing sessions with a consistent schedule.
FREE 20 Minute Intro Session
No Financial Commitment
-
Completely free and no obligation to sign up for any further sessions
-
Experience a short mini lesson
-
See if your child is the right fit with for the tutor
-
Ask questions about the lessons, formats, teaching methods, etc.
-
Student-Coach Relationship Building Commitment Plan
Monthly Commitment-
Month-by-Month Commitment
-
Schedule and reserve your sessions ahead of time
-
Build an ongoing Tutor/Student relationship
-
Tutor gains a deeper understanding of the student’s needs
-
More long-term structured support
Individual Session Plan
Session By Session Commitment
-
Schedule sessions on an as-needed basis
-
Session-by-session commitment
-
Perfect for if your availability changes frequently
-
Great for occasional support when it arises
-
Students can fill in gaps in their learning
-
FREE 20 Minute Intro Session
No Financial Commitment
-
Completely free and no obligation to sign up for any further sessions
-
Experience a short mini lesson
-
See if your child is the right fit with for the tutor
-
Ask questions about the lessons, formats, teaching methods, etc.
-
Student-Coach Relationship Building Commitment Plan
Monthly Commitment
-
Month-by-Month Commitment
-
Schedule and reserve your sessions ahead of time
-
Build an ongoing Tutor/Student relationship
-
Tutor gains a deeper understanding of the student’s needs
-
More long-term structured support
Individual Session Plan
Session By Session Commitment-
Schedule sessions on an as-needed basis
-
Session-by-session commitment
-
Perfect for if your availability changes frequently
-
Great for occasional support when it arises
-
Students can fill in gaps in their learning
FREE Intro Session
- During your FREE 20 Minute Introductory session we will have the opportunity to meet one another, you can ask questions, and discuss which session formats might work for your child.
- If you like, your child can also have a chance to experience a small portion of a lesson to see if it will be the right fit for them.
- This is also a chance for you to try the online tutoring format for your child if you have not used this format before.
- After your FREE 20 minute intro session, you have no obligation to continue with any further sessions
Relationship Building Commitment Plan
- The relationship building commitment plan is the most popular plan, because it allows the tutor to learn more about the child’s needs over time, and thereby create lessons and instruction that are more fine tailored and adapted to the student.
- When the student and tutor are meeting together consistently on a weekly basis, more trust can be established, which allows for a more effective learning experience.
- Parents also love the ability to schedule and reserve sessions ahead of time for the entire month.
- You can have peace of mind that your child will be receiving support every week, without having to worry about whether or not there will be an open spot available.
FREE Intro Session
- During your FREE 20 Minute Introductory session we will have the opportunity to meet one another, you can ask questions, and discuss which session formats might work for your child.
- If you like, your child can also have a chance to experience a small portion of a lesson to see if it will be the right fit for them.
- This is also a chance for you to try the online tutoring format for your child if you have not used this format before.
- After your FREE 20 minute intro session, you have no obligation to continue with any further sessions
Relationship Building Commitment Plan
- The relationship building commitment plan is the most popular plan, because it allows the tutor to learn more about the child’s needs over time, and thereby create lessons and instruction that are more fine tailored and adapted to the student.
- When the student and tutor are meeting together consistently on a weekly basis, more trust can be established, which allows for a more effective learning experience.
- Parents also love the ability to schedule and reserve sessions ahead of time for the entire month.
- You can have peace of mind that your child will be receiving support every week, without having to worry about whether or not there will be an open spot available.
Individual Session Plan
- The Individual Session Plan is perfect for a child who may only need a few sessions to support their needs.
- For example, filling in some gaps with reading skills, or to receive instruction in regards to a short term assignment they are working on.
- This is also a good option for a parent who would like to try out a few full length sessions first before deciding to commit to the monthly commitment plan.
- The Individual Session Plan is also a good option for a child whose schedule changes frequently due to various other activities and commitments, and where the parent is not sure that they can commit to ongoing sessions with a consistent schedule.
Individual Session Plan
- The Individual Session Plan is perfect for a child who may only need a few sessions to support their needs.
- For example, filling in some gaps with reading skills, or to receive instruction in regards to a short term assignment they are working on.
- This is also a good option for a parent who would like to try out a few full length sessions first before deciding to commit to the monthly commitment plan.
- The Individual Session Plan is also a good option for a child whose schedule changes frequently due to various other activities and commitments, and where the parent is not sure that they can commit to ongoing sessions with a consistent schedule.
About Me
Hello! My Name is Jordan Cromwell, and I am the Owner of Awakening Potential LLC, and an Awakening Potential Tutor. I have 14 years of experience tutoring students (including those with dyslexia and who are twice exceptional) to reach their full learning potential.
I do this by utilizing the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is effective for teaching all students, but in particular those with dyslexia and learning challenges. I also develop a long term relationship with my students, which greatly strengthens the learning process.
If you have any questions or would like to get in contact, you can do so here.
You can learn more about my qualifications by clicking here.
FAQs
Click here to fill out a short form (it only takes about 5 minutes) and I will get in contact with you soon to set up your first session!
Orton-Gillingham is actually not a technique, but an approach to learning. It is a way of looking at the learning process, and it can be applied to teaching lessons for any subject. It includes these main elements:
- Structured lessons taught in a direct manner
- Systematic and sequential lessons
- Continuous review of previously learned material
- Use of multiple learning modalities
Read more about the Orton-Gillingham approach here.
Most definitely it can! I have been using the Orton-Gillingham approach in all of my online tutoring sessions with students, and it works wonderfully. All of the essential elements of the approach can all be used in the online tutoring format, using the Zoom application.
Read more about the Orton-Gillingham approach here.
As your child’s tutor, I’ll guide them to learning success with compassion and patience. I’ll utilize the Orton-Gillingham approach (which has been shown to be very effective to children with dyslexia) in their lessons. I’ll give them structured, systematic, step-by-step lessons using multiple learning modalities with plenty of opportunity for review.
Read more about dyslexia and the Orton-Gillingham approach here.
That will depend on your child’s needs and the goals you have for tutoring. Kids with dyslexia need longer term support, most often continuing over a period of months. A child who does not have dyslexia, and/or who only needs to do some catching up with their skills may be fine with a few sessions. Those who are gifted and talented may need tutoring for either the short term or the long term, depending on their situation and personal needs. If you’re not sure, you can always start with a few sessions and then continue from there if you are happy with how your child is progressing. And of course we can always check in periodically and reevaluate when necessary.
All you need to do is download the Zoom app. I will have all of the materials we need for the session. On each day that you have a lesson scheduled, you will receive an email with the information to log on to the Zoom meeting. Log in to the meeting about 5 minutes before the session starts to ensure that everything is working properly. Then I’ll let you into the meeting and we’ll start the lesson. That’s it!
I have 13 years of experience tutoring students (including those with dyslexia and who are twice exceptional) to reach their full learning potential. I do this by utilizing the Orton-Gillingham approach, which is effective for teaching all students, but in particular those with dyslexia and learning challenges. I also like to develop a longer term relationship with my students, which greatly strengthens the learning process. You can learn more about my qualifications by clicking here
Most importantly, you will know your child is making progress because they will be increasing their confidence and improving their abilities in the area they are working on. More specifically, you will receive a Weekly Student Summary from me each week to describe their areas of strength and areas of further development. This will help you to see their progress on a weekly basis. Also, you can ask me questions any time about how your child is doing.
If your child has dyslexia, challenges with learning basic skills, is gifted and talented, or is twice exceptional, then the answer is yes! I have helped kids with these challenges to build confidence in their abilities, make progress, and become successful learners.
My general availability is Monday-Friday, from 10am-7pm MST (Colorado) time. Once we get in contact, I can let you know my current specific availability.
I have a 24 hour cancellation policy. However this can be waived in emergency situations such as accident, illness, etc.
Once we have gotten in contact and decided on the appropriate session format and pricing plan for your child’s situation, the next step is to schedule your session/s. Then, I will send you an invoice for the session/s, which you can pay via credit card processed securely with Stripe payments.
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