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Melanie Higgins

Children's Reading Tutor

Does your student need extra support with reading, writing or language arts? I am trained in structured literacy methods and an experienced reading intervention teacher. Individualized lessons, dedicated support, and a commitment to enhance the motivation and confidence of striving learners. Let's turn challenges into achievements!
Melanie Higgins

Sessions

  • My first 30-min time slot
    This is my first time slot created with Workee. Now my clients can book me for 30min call with my personal Workee website!
    30 min
  • Free consultation and Reading Assessment
    30 min

About Me

Welcome! I'm your dedicated private reading tutor. With a rich experience, I've had the opportunity of improving the literacy skills of many students. My expertise lies in Reading remediation, but my true passion is understanding and catering to each student's unique learning needs. Through evidence based reading intervention teaching techniques informed by the science of reading, I ensure that students have a strong foundation in reading skills and any gaps in literacy development are addressed. Let's work together to make learning a wonderful experience!
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Contacts

  • Email

    thereadingspecialisttutor@gmail.com

Skills

  • Training in the Science of Reading

    Certified Lindamood- Bell Practitioner Orton-Gillingham Workshops LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling)training and certification UFLI curriculum implementation videos

  • M.Ed. in Supporting Diverse Learners

    Mount St. Vincent University

  • Reading Recovery Training

    Individual lesson interventions for Grade One students struggling in reading and writing.

Experience

  • Retired Learning Support Specialist Teacher

    Halifax Regional Center for Education

    Provided support for striving learners including: reading and spelling assessments; evidence based reading interventions and advocacy. Implemented reading methods focusing on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary to enhance learner success, confidence and motivation.

    Sep 1998 - Jun 2020