Reading Specialist

Tutoring in the Portland / Beaverton Area

Hi, I am Katt!
With extensive qualifications and years of experience, I offer personalized, one-on-one tutoring that fosters strong, supportive relationships with each child. My goal is to make reading enjoyable and accessible, tailoring lessons to fit individual needs and abilities. Together, we'll unlock your child's full potential and cultivate a lifelong love for reading.

Qualified

Masters Degree from PSU
with Reading Endoresment

Personal Touch

Establishes personal relationships with students to encourage individualized learning

Experienced

Public School Reading Intervention Specialist, K-3

I will come to you.

I will make it convenient and comfortable for your child to receive the support they need (in the Portland, OR area)

My approach focuses on building strong, positive relationships with each child, ensuring they feel encouraged and motivated. Using proven techniques and tailored lesson plans, I aim to improve reading skills, boost confidence, and instill a love for reading. Let’s work together to help your child achieve their full potential and discover the joy of reading.

What Kids Need

When it comes to learning how to read, kids need several key components to ensure their success.

Parents need several key things from a reading tutor to ensure their child’s success and build trust in the tutoring process.

As a reading tutor, I need several things from both kids and parents to effectively do my job and ensure the child’s success

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Tutoring Really Helps!

There are several studies and statistics that demonstrate the effectiveness of reading tutors and individualized help in improving children's reading skills. Here are just a few:
The U.S. Department of Education highlights that one-on-one tutoring can improve reading skills by up to 85%, especially when the instruction is tailored to the student’s specific needs.
85%
A study by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) found that 75% of children who received individualized reading tutoring made significant gains in reading accuracy and fluency compared to only 35% in a control group who did not receive tutoring.
75%
Research from the National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 70% of students who receive early reading interventions in grades K-3 achieve grade-level reading proficiency, compared to 45% of students who do not receive such interventions.
70%
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Reading Specialist

Case Studies

These approaches highlight the effectiveness of individualized and structured reading interventions in addressing specific reading challenges and improving overall literacy skills.
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Recommendations

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Popular Locations

I will come directly to your location (in the Portland, OR area), making it convenient and comfortable for your child to receive the support they need.

Get In Touch

I am happy to discuss you and your child's needs any time.

Locations:

Portland, Tigard, Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Hillsboro and other surrounding areas.

Email:

newemail@gmail.com

Phone:

503-555-5555
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Contact Katt

For Reading Tutoring in the Portland, OR Area