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Natalie C. Little Rock, AR, available for online & in-person tutoring
Natalie C.
95/hour

M.Ed. Reading Specialist | Dyslexia & Phonics Instruction

I am a certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) with training in Orton-Gillingham–aligned instruction. I specialize in structured literacy and phonics intervention for students in grades K–6, particularly those with dyslexia or persistent...

5.0 (13)
95/hour
12 hours tutoring

I am a certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) with training in Orton-Gillingham–aligned instruction. I specialize in structured literacy and phonics intervention for students in grades K–6, particularly those with dyslexia or persistent...

Jackie B. Beaumont, CA, available for online tutoring
Jackie B.
50/hour

Reading Intervention Teacher with 17+ Years of Teaching Experience

I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...

5.0 (295)
50/hour
425 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response time is based on Jackie’s active hours, which are 10:00 pm - 11:00 am UTC.

I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...

Rachel F. Kissimmee, FL, available for online tutoring
Rachel F.
40/hour

FUN, ENCOURAGING JAPANESE & ENGLISH EXPERT

Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.

5.0 (169)
40/hour
291 hours tutoring

Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.

Ann K. Chicago, IL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ann K.
90/hour

Published Poet & Tutor Specializing in Orton–Gillingham–Based Phonics

...memorable. I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting...

5.0 (128)
90/hour
1,308 hours tutoring

...memorable. I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting...

Ben M. Pittsburgh, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Ben M.
75/hour

Foundational Reading Tutor | Phonics, Decoding & Word Skills

I am comfortable working with letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, consonant combinations, vowel patterns, syllables, decoding, and reading fluency. I approach phonics as a practical reading system, helping students connect...

5.0 (2)
75/hour
14 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Ben’s active hours, which are 9:00 am - 9:00 am UTC.

I am comfortable working with letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, consonant combinations, vowel patterns, syllables, decoding, and reading fluency. I approach phonics as a practical reading system, helping students connect...

Jason M. San Francisco, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jason M.
135/hour

Elementary Phonics & Literacy Specialist | Science of Reading

I am an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of classroom teaching, specializing in evidence-based phonics and early literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. I support students in developing phonemic...

5.0 (45)
135/hour
242 hours tutoring

I am an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of classroom teaching, specializing in evidence-based phonics and early literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. I support students in developing phonemic...

Anna C. Charlotte, NC, available for online & in-person tutoring
Anna C.
485/hour

SAT/ACT Prep Expert. 10 Years Experience. 99th Percentile Scorers

This course covered different methods of teaching phonics and integrating phonics into the literacy curriculum. I also completed a portion of my student teaching in a first grade classroom, where I taught phonics daily during...

5.0 (3405)
485/hour
5,991 hours tutoring
Response time: 13 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

This course covered different methods of teaching phonics and integrating phonics into the literacy curriculum. I also completed a portion of my student teaching in a first grade classroom, where I taught phonics daily during...

Patricia L. Saint Louis, MO, available for online & in-person tutoring
Patricia L.
60/hour

Encouraging Phonics Tutor | Engaging Games & Targeted Support

I use a supportive, two-step approach to teach phonics. First, we play engaging games to practice specific sounds and spelling patterns in isolation. This keeps learning fun and prevents students from getting tired. Next, we read actual...

5.0 (130)
60/hour
463 hours tutoring
Response time: 29 minutesNote that average response time is based on Patricia’s active hours, which are 8:00 pm - 6:00 am UTC.

I use a supportive, two-step approach to teach phonics. First, we play engaging games to practice specific sounds and spelling patterns in isolation. This keeps learning fun and prevents students from getting tired. Next, we read actual...

Jem H. Morrisville, NC, available for online tutoring
Jem H.
37/hour

Master Reading Teacher with over 15 Years Experience

I’ve taught numerous kids how to read, guiding them from beginner readers to advanced comprehension. For early readers, I focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding strategies to help them recognize letter-sound relationships and...

5.0 (177)
37/hour
440 hours tutoring

I’ve taught numerous kids how to read, guiding them from beginner readers to advanced comprehension. For early readers, I focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, and decoding strategies to help them recognize letter-sound relationships and...

Kara N. Waikoloa, HI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kara N.
65/hour

Phonics Tutor | Orton-Gillingham & Wilson Trained | 20+ Years

I have more than 20 years of teaching experience and am trained in Orton-Gillingham and Wilson strategies for structured literacy and phonics instruction. I help students develop essential skills in phonemic awareness, decoding, encoding,...

5.0 (134)
65/hour
745 hours tutoring

I have more than 20 years of teaching experience and am trained in Orton-Gillingham and Wilson strategies for structured literacy and phonics instruction. I help students develop essential skills in phonemic awareness, decoding, encoding,...

Jennifer K. Phoenix, OR, available for online tutoring
Jennifer K.
45/hour

Online Tutor - UCLA Grad, Math B.S.

I spent a year in South Korea teaching phonics to students in grades 1, 4, and 5 of elementary school. When I first started teaching these students, the majority of them could not sing the alphabet song. I started at ground zero with them,...

5.0 (643)
45/hour
2,678 hours tutoring

I spent a year in South Korea teaching phonics to students in grades 1, 4, and 5 of elementary school. When I first started teaching these students, the majority of them could not sing the alphabet song. I started at ground zero with them,...

Alexandra H. Berrien Springs, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Alexandra H.
95/hour

ACT English & Reading Specialist

I took two courses in Linguistics and also took a literacy course that focused primarily on phonics. I have used and will continue to use age and grade appropriate testing materials to find student strengths and weakness in phonics...

4.9 (327)
95/hour
1,494 hours tutoring

I took two courses in Linguistics and also took a literacy course that focused primarily on phonics. I have used and will continue to use age and grade appropriate testing materials to find student strengths and weakness in phonics...

Andres M. Milwaukee, WI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Andres M.
30/hour

Reading Specialist with 8 years experience

I have eight years experience using Seeing Stars to teach reading and phonics. I will build reading from the ground up, focusing on sound-to-symbol relationships and instant recognition. Once students are showing independence at this stage,...

4.9 (13)
30/hour
58 hours tutoring
Response time: 22 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I have eight years experience using Seeing Stars to teach reading and phonics. I will build reading from the ground up, focusing on sound-to-symbol relationships and instant recognition. Once students are showing independence at this stage,...

Julia B. Brewster, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julia B.
60/hour

Phonemic Awareness/Strategies Specialist

I am a Multilingual Instructor. I am skilled in Second Language Acquisition, Phonemic Awareness and Decoding Strategies for increasing fluency.

4.9 (164)
60/hour
332 hours tutoring

I am a Multilingual Instructor. I am skilled in Second Language Acquisition, Phonemic Awareness and Decoding Strategies for increasing fluency.

James C. Pittsburgh, PA, available for online tutoring
James C.
70/hour

Experienced Tutor - Special Needs/Accelerated/All Ages

My studies in linguistics included a strong foundation in phonetics, phonology, and language development, all of which deepened my understanding of phonics as a tool to build reading and spelling skills. Since 1999, I have worked on these...

4.9 (256)
70/hour
2,717 hours tutoring

My studies in linguistics included a strong foundation in phonetics, phonology, and language development, all of which deepened my understanding of phonics as a tool to build reading and spelling skills. Since 1999, I have worked on these...

Katherine S. Ann Arbor, MI, available for online tutoring
Katherine S.
40/hour

Experienced, Professional English Tutor for All Ages & Levels

As an elementary teacher, I've taught phonics to both native speakers of English as well as non-native English speakers. I've also taught English as a Second Language for many years (to both children and adults), which emphasizes...

4.8 (419)
40/hour
1,542 hours tutoring
Response time: 21 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

As an elementary teacher, I've taught phonics to both native speakers of English as well as non-native English speakers. I've also taught English as a Second Language for many years (to both children and adults), which emphasizes...

Samantha  M. Wheeling, WV, available for online & in-person tutoring
Samantha M.
50/hour

Certified Special Education Teacher, MEd | Reading & Math Support

I specialize in individualized structured lessons tailored to each student's needs, using research-based strategies like Orton-Gillingham. In my classroom and intervention work, I have helped struggling readers improve in phonics,...

5.0 (74)
50/hour
142 hours tutoring

I specialize in individualized structured lessons tailored to each student's needs, using research-based strategies like Orton-Gillingham. In my classroom and intervention work, I have helped struggling readers improve in phonics,...

Evangeline P. North Fort Myers, FL, available for online & in-person tutoring
Evangeline P.
63/hour

Highly Qualified PRAXIS Tutor

Hello! My name is Evangeline I live in Florida, but I am originally from the beautiful state of Maine. I am very passionate about both learning and teaching, and I have a broad range of experience across many age groups and various subjects. I...

5.0 (651)
63/hour
2,725 hours tutoring

Hello! My name is Evangeline I live in Florida, but I am originally from the beautiful state of Maine. I am very passionate about both learning and teaching, and I have a broad range of experience across many age groups and various subjects. I...

Rachel B. Bala Cynwyd, PA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Rachel B.
80/hour

Ivy League Writing Coach Specializing in College Essays

I have always been a lover of language. An early affinity for reading led to a confidence in writing that I honed at the Lawrenceville School, from which I graduated with High Honors. In college, I studied Spanish, Japanese, and Music and...

5.0 (66)
80/hour
272 hours tutoring

I have always been a lover of language. An early affinity for reading led to a confidence in writing that I honed at the Lawrenceville School, from which I graduated with High Honors. In college, I studied Spanish, Japanese, and Music and...

Jillian G. Killeen, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Jillian G.
35/hour

Multi-Subject Tutor & Certified ESL Teacher

Hello! I'm Jillian, and I’m so happy you’re taking the time to read my profile. I specialize in ESL, ELA, Writing, Reading, History, Social Studies, Sociology, Geography, Elementary/Middle School Math, and Elementary/Middle School Science....

5.0 (54)
35/hour
546 hours tutoring

Hello! I'm Jillian, and I’m so happy you’re taking the time to read my profile. I specialize in ESL, ELA, Writing, Reading, History, Social Studies, Sociology, Geography, Elementary/Middle School Math, and Elementary/Middle School Science....

Stephanie A. Kaysville, UT, available for online & in-person tutoring
Stephanie A.
45/hour

Friendly Elementary Tutor (PreK - 6)

I've taught Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade, and tutored students of various ages and abilities. I spent 2 years working with preschool children, focusing on language development, reading, phonemic awareness and phonics, math, etc....

5.0 (83)
45/hour
359 hours tutoring
Response time: 8 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

I've taught Pre-K, 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade, and tutored students of various ages and abilities. I spent 2 years working with preschool children, focusing on language development, reading, phonemic awareness and phonics, math, etc....

James F. Morrow, OH, available for online tutoring
James F.
26/hour

Senior Finance Analyst Teaches Math & Sciences | Limited Time Discount

Hi, I'm James! I'm a patient and enthusiastic Math, Science, and Business tutor who loves helping students understand difficult concepts and succeed in courses they're struggling with. I earned my degree in Finance from Miami University, with...

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5.0 (31)
26/hour
134 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.

Hi, I'm James! I'm a patient and enthusiastic Math, Science, and Business tutor who loves helping students understand difficult concepts and succeed in courses they're struggling with. I earned my degree in Finance from Miami University, with...

Lance G. Iron River, MI, available for online & in-person tutoring
Lance G.
48/hour

Philosophy Grad, Chess Coach, & Learning Enthusiast

My primary areas of study are philosophy and the psychology of human learning. My teaching style reflects my interests; brute memorization accomplishes little genuine understanding. Instead, my approach encourages pupils to think through,...

5.0 (1400)
48/hour
4,347 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response time is based on Lance’s active hours, which are 1:00 pm - 5:00 am UTC.

My primary areas of study are philosophy and the psychology of human learning. My teaching style reflects my interests; brute memorization accomplishes little genuine understanding. Instead, my approach encourages pupils to think through,...

Julia F. Los Angeles, CA, available for online & in-person tutoring
Julia F.
50/hour

Effective and Patient Tutor Specializing in Literacy

...Writing. I’ve worked with dozens of students one-on-one and in small groups, both online and in person. I specialize in phonics, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. I also tutor elementary and middle school...

5.0 (21)
50/hour
58 hours tutoring

...Writing. I’ve worked with dozens of students one-on-one and in small groups, both online and in person. I specialize in phonics, phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing. I also tutor elementary and middle school...

Christie M. Waxahachie, TX, available for online & in-person tutoring
Christie M.
75/hour

Versatile Certified Tutor With Over 20 Years Experience

Christie M. graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Stephen F. Austin University. She was the Highest Ranking Senior of the University in her graduation year and maintained a 4.0 GPA. She earned a Tutor...

4.9 (15)
75/hour
88 hours tutoring

Christie M. graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Design from Stephen F. Austin University. She was the Highest Ranking Senior of the University in her graduation year and maintained a 4.0 GPA. She earned a Tutor...

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Cliff F.

3 Phonics lessons

Used games to teach phonics, which my son really enjoyed. Worked with our son on reading some of the phonics books. Our son has already said he is looking forward to his next tutoring session with Melissa.
Betty S.

13 Phonics lessons

Ms Alicia is providing an effective phonemic awareness and phonics instruction to our grandson. He is noticing, thinking about, and working with sounds in the spoken language. This systematic and explicit phonics instruction is making a contribution to his growth in reading. He looks forward to tutoring sessions with Ms. Alicia.
Laurie V.

1 Phonics lesson

Very Friendly, kind and and patient. My daughter enjoyed the session. Had some good activities aimed at early reading and phonics. Overall a good experience. Thanks
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How would you define Phonics in your own words?

Phonics is the key to unlocking the Alphabetic Code of English. Without understanding this code, it is impossible to read, because reading is the proc...

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Phonics is the process of sound/symbol integration; involving auditory and visual processing to decode and encode text. Our language is more or less...

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How would you define Phonics in your own words?

There are sequential steps that make it easier to learn to read. Teaching phonemic awareness and phonics are part of that sequence. First I help dev...

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Phonics is that fascinating realm of how letters and the sounds they make create words. In Phonics students learn, for example, the different ways the...

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About phonics

On Wyzant, learners can find personalized tutoring to help them master phonics, the foundational method for teaching reading by connecting sounds (phonemes) to letters or groups of letters (graphemes). Whether starting with simple letter sounds or progressing to blends, digraphs, and syllable types, phonics tutors tailor lessons to meet each student’s level and goals. Online sessions, local instructors, and flexible scheduling make it easy to practice reading skills comfortably and effectively.

Phonics is a method of teaching reading that emphasizes the systematic, explicit instruction of letter-sound relationships. It helps children decode words by blending sounds and break down words to identify sounds for spelling. Phonics instruction is essential for developing reading fluency, spelling accuracy, and overall comprehension. Starting with basic letter sounds in kindergarten, students gradually learn to recognize blends like “sh” or “ch,” digraphs, and apply these skills across reading, writing, and word recognition activities.

Wyzant connects students with expert tutors to empower confident, personalized learning in phonics and early reading. Whether you’re helping a young learner gain foundational skills or a struggling reader build fluency, Wyzant provides access to structured, supportive instruction. Set your own pace and goals in a way that matches each learner’s needs, and watch reading ability improve through dedicated, tailored practice.

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