Reading Tutoring

Have you watched your child or student put forth the effort but desired results have not been produced?  You might be just starting your journey of trying to figure it out or you have years of research and multiple trips to specialists.  Either way, we're excited that you found us and we'd love to help primarily in two key areas:

• Phonemic Awareness
• Reading Comprehension

What you are experiencing as a parent, teacher or caregiver is fairly common.  Statistics show that one in five students struggle with reading.  If not addressed it will likely have a disastrous impact on a young person’s self-image and ability to live up to his or her potential.  We have services that will give them the opportunity to reach their potential.

At North Valley Tutoring, we have a passion to help students overcome reading challenges and we have seen our students transform!  This is life changing as these skills involve every part of our lives.  Our tutors are equipped to take on the challenge with positive encouragement, determination and a proven system for achieving success.

Research shows that unless students with reading challenges attain advanced phonemic awareness skills, they will not become fluent readers.  For this we use the Barton Reading & Spelling program.   We leverage tools from MindWing to grow reading, writing, and speaking skills vital for academic and social success.  This is particularly helpful for reading comprehension.  Both programs are evidence-based and highly effective.

The most common question we are asked is, “How many tutoring sessions are needed per week?”  The minimum required is 2 sessions but more can be added.  Less than that and you don’t see results.  Summer is often a good time to add more sessions.  Parents also wonder if a diagnosis is required and the answer is no.  A diagnosis is helpful but not necessary to benefit from intense, one-on-one tutoring.