Frequently Asked Questions

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Altitude Tutoring was born in Colorado, hence the name, but is now located in my home state of Florida. Altitude serves in-person students in and around the Tampa area. Altitude serves online students all over the world.

While I am Orton-Gillingham Certified and that informs my instruction, as a Certified Dyslexia Interventionist I use other structured literacy resources and the synthesis of knowledge I have gained from extensive work with dyslexic and dysgraphic learners to design lessons that will achieve the best possible results. I match my instruction and materials to each student's individual needs. Every child is unique and will progress at his/her own pace, but structured literacy instruction is not considered a quick fix. The pace of instruction is dictated by the child’s understanding and application of concepts, not by a set timeframe.

Yes. In my experience, once weekly is not enough instruction and practice for struggling readers. At Altitude Tutoring, at least two sessions weekly are required to secure a tutoring program spot. 

No, I do not offer tutoring in other subjects. As a Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist and Orton-Gillingham Certified Teacher, my speciality is literacy (reading and writing). 

I offer One-on-One and Partnership Tutoring (2 students of similar ability with 1 tutor).

Yes, I provide online and in-person sessions.

Most students respond better to the virtual environment than parents expect. I find this is true even for very young students. Likewise, most parents of online students appreciate not having to drive and wait for their child while they are in a tutoring session. If we find that online is not a fit for your child, we can switch to in-person instruction. If we do not live in the same geographic area, I will refer you to another qualified in-person tutor (if available). 

Yes, I screen for dyslexia using the Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP-2) and Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills 8th Edition (DIBELS). I do not diagnose learning disorders.

Yes, Altitude Tutoring is an approved direct pay provider with the Step Up For Students scholarship program in Florida. Step Up For Students is a state-approved nonprofit scholarship funding organization that helps administer scholarships for Florida schoolchildren.