Online Reading Tutoring
Is your child struggling to read?
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Does your child have dyslexia or other reading difficulties, ADHD, visual, auditory, or verbal processing issues? ​
Is your child lagging behind peers?​
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Success Tutoring is here to help your child become a capable and confident reader. Using evidence based interventions, I will meet with your child one-on-one to improve reading accuracy, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, and handwriting. Skills are practiced together, not in insolation, to make learning meaningful and long-lasting.
You will see your child’s reading improve in months - not years - without using any gimmicks or memorization.
My goal is to have your child reading the books they want to read- the books their friends are reading - as quickly as possible and to develop a love of reading.
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About Rita
I've been a private reading tutor since 2005 and I've been tutoring online since 2017.
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When I was a child my family read to me all the time. I grew up loving to read and I still do. Now as a reading tutor, I get to share with students who have dyslexia and other reading issues my love of reading. ​​​​
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I believe every child can learn to read. Kids who have reading difficulties, like dyslexia, need explicit and structured instruction.
As a private reading tutor I can move at your child's pace and adjust instruction as needed.​
Why Choose Me?
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Personalized Lessons: Tailored reading instruction based on your child’s unique needs.
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Proven Strategies: Evidence-based methods to improve reading accuracy, fluency, vocabulary, handwriting, and comprehension - in months, not years, - with no memorization.
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Flexible Online Sessions: Convenient scheduling that fits your family’s busy life.
Get More Time in Your Day!
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No driving back and forth to a tutoring center or library
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No figuring out what to do with your other children during sessions
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Not worrying who will be coming to your home


​​As a former elementary school teacher, I realized that my first grade daughter Mary-Kate was struggling with reading. While she was getting support at school, I felt that she needed more.  Rita was an obvious choice! She has experience working with struggling students and was able to meet with Mary-Kate virtually. We set up sessions 5 days a week to allow for consistency. Working with Rita has been wonderful. The smile on Mary-Kate's face as she continues to improve is priceless. The confidence she has gained through her work with Rita has promoted a love for reading. Sessions run smoothly and are interactive. Mary-Kate looks forward to lher sessions. Rita has patience and makes learning fun even in a virtual setting! As a parent, I found Rita to be very easy to work with. We keep regular communication and she is flexible with our schedule. I am grateful for the support Rita has provided and for the gains Mary-Kate continues to make!Â
-Melinda McCabe
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Is Online Tutoring Effective?In a word, yes. The effectiveness of any tutoring -- whether in person or online -- is dependent upon the tutor's training and expertise. It is also dependent on the student's attendance and effort. ​ Today's students are "digital natives". They have grown up in a technology filled world and are used to doing nearly everything on their phones, computers, and laptops -- listening to music, communicating, watching movies, and learning. These tech-savvy students have no trouble navigating the tools needed for an online lesson. In fact, many students prefer it and are far more engaged in the lesson than when in person. There are a number of advantages to online tutoring: - There are no geographical limitations. This can be especially useful for students living in area with a limited number of tutors nearby. - Parents don't have to drive back and forth to sessions. - Sessions can take place anywhere -- even when traveling. - Documents can be quickly and easily shared between tutor and student through the tutoring platform.
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How Does Online Tutoring Work?Lessons are conducted on Zoom. Each student will have a personalized Zoom ID which will be used to start each session. Any documents a student wants to share can be scanned and emailed to rita@successtutoring.org or a picture can be texted to (704) 251-0768. ​ Rita uses a document camera for many of the activities. Students will need a document camera so Rita can see the student's writing in real time and a whiteboard so they can make corrections easily.
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Why Not Use A Computer Program?When considering a reading tutor versus a reading computer program, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons of each. The right choice depends on the learner’s needs, learning style, and the severity of their reading difficulties. Computer Program Pros: Most are more affordable than one-on-one tutoring Offers systematic approach without human inconsistency Many are gamified which makes learning fun Cons: Follows pre-set sequences which may not address individual learning needs effectively Automated (AI) responses lack nuanced human feedback A student who needs encouragement may struggle with motivation Usually use spelling rules, syllable types and sight words rather than speech-to-print approaches that align with how the brain learns to read May require parental involvement for a younger student or one with ADHD Reading Tutor Pros: Offers personalized instruction tailored to a student's unique strengths and weaknesses Can adjust teaching instantly based on the student's struggles and progress Boosts struggling reader's confidence by making a personal connection and providing encouragement Incorporates multi-sensory instruction to accelerate and store new learning Cons: Usually more expensive, especially if tutor is highly trained and experienced in working with student's with dyslexia, ADHD, and processing issues Requires setting up appointments and maintaining a consistent schedule May take a few tries to find the tutor that is the best fit for your child Computer reading programs can be a good solution for students needing extra practice and families who cannot fit private tutoring into their budgets. For students with significant reading difficulties, private tutoring will be more effective because there are deeper issues which must be addressed.