Advanced Structured Word Inquiry (SWI)
$99 💸 lifetime access. In this course we delve deeper into the intricate nuances of word structure and language.
Our #1 priority at Read Write Spell Right is to empower children, teens, and young adults diagnosed with dyslexia to move beyond the label and thrive. We do this by tutoring students 1-to-1 and by sharing our unique approach with fellow tutors through our online training courses.
I’m Kimberly Downey, Principal at Read Write Spell Right, and I became a dyslexia tutor because the local school system was letting my son down — badly. The only solution was to step in and give him the right support myself. We began our tutoring journey together in 2013 when he was a second-grader. Less than a year later, he was reading for pleasure, his spelling had improved significantly, and he has since achieved all his key educational milestones.
Through Read Write Spell Write, I have now worked one-to-one with more than two dozen children, teens, and young adults using the Barton Reading & Spelling System. I am Barton-certified at the Masters Level.
I’m always widening my horizons as a dyslexia tutor and also incorporate the Reading Simplified methodology into my approach, along with Foundation in Sounds for those students not yet quite ready for the Barton system. I incorporate Structured Word Inquiry to help students understand the logic behind English spelling, and many also benefit from the Handwriting Without Tears method. I used this to teach my son cursive — something the public schools no longer do.
I am based in Annandale, VA.
All our Read Write Spell Write dyslexia tutoring is delivered 1-to-1 by Principal Kimberly Downey through one-hour sessions. These are scheduled twice a week to maintain fidelity and ensure continued progress. Aspects of each session are customized so the student leaves with a real sense of accomplishment and mastery.
Our philosophy at Read Write Spell Right is that, whenever possible, in-person dyslexia tutoring is best. This is particularly true for the youngest students. We have offered this option uninterrupted since 2013.
Mixing in-person and remote dyslexia tutoring eases logistical challenges — especially during peak hour traffic. And it makes it easier to schedule two or more weekly sessions so the student can progress faster.
At Read Write Spell Right, we have been delivering Barton Reading & Spelling sessions remotely since 2017, using dedicated software. This format works well for most students and our virtual service is available US-wide.
Parents and guardians of some of the many dyslexic students we’ve tutored at Read Write Spell Right share their experience of our unique Barton-led approach.
Read Write Spell Right offers a unique program of webinar-based training courses for experienced dyslexia tutors. We also host a private online community where we can meet to exchange ideas and explore developments in our specialist field.
Our Read Write Spell Right dyslexia tutor training program is growing all the time. Join us online for an upcoming live webinar or get lifetime access to one of our earlier courses.
Would you appreciate some specific support on your dyslexia tutoring journey? Read Write Spell Right Principal Kimberly Downey offers 1-to-1 consultations — just schedule a call!
We are creating our own private online community for experienced dyslexia tutors away from social media's confines. Its a space to exchange ideas and explore developments in our specialist field.
Explore our library of recorded courses and our upcoming live sessions. Discover a wealth of valuable content and opportunities for learning and growth in your tutoring journey.
$99 💸 lifetime access. In this course we delve deeper into the intricate nuances of word structure and language.
$99 💸 In this course we explore how to empower your tutoring with ChatGPT and unlock a new dimension in tutoring for dyslexic learners.
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