Key Qualities of a Highly Qualified Science of Reading Tutor for Optimal Learning Outcomes

A highly qualified science of reading tutor provides extra support for students learning to read, working closely with students to build reading skills and comprehension outside the typical classroom environment. As a highly qualified science of reading tutor, my duties include preparing lessons, leading students through exercises, following along with students while they read books, and providing feedback and encouragement. I provide regular reports to parents and suggest adjustments to curricula to suit students' needs. 

Here are some "look for" qualities in a highly qualified science of reading tutor:

• positive

• attentive

• precise

• diligent

• innovative

• focused

• patient 

As a highly trained professional educator, I am passionate about building positive relationships and increasing student learning through highly effective structured literacy tutoring. Research shows that this effective science of reading tutoring has a statistically significant and substantively large effect size on learning outcomes, with an effect size of 0.37 standard deviation (0.4 is above average).

Tutoring with Ms. Jen is flexible and supportive, accommodating all learning styles and availability.