Reading & Phonics Support for Kindergarten Through 5th Grade
Gentle, systematic literacy tutoring to build foundational skills, fluent decoding, and a lifelong joy of reading — right at your location.
Building Strong Reading Foundations
Reading instruction is customized to your elementary student's developmental level. Confirmed areas of support include:
Phonics & Decoding
Students learn vowel rules, digraphs, blends, and syllable division so they can sound out unfamiliar words with independence rather than guessing.
Sight / Heart Words
High-frequency and non-phonetic heart words are practiced through multisensory drills, games, and contextual reading for fast word recognition.
Reading Comprehension
Students learn to summarize stories, infer character motivations, identify main ideas, and build vocabulary from what they read.
Reading Fluency
Practice with natural pacing and expression helps students read smoothly and confidently, freeing their attention for understanding.
Building Confidence
Early reading struggles can make children self-conscious. Marita creates a warm, non-judgmental environment where mistakes are just puzzle pieces to solve together.
Parent Communication & Bilingual Support
Marita keeps parents updated on reading milestones and provides simple activities you can continue at home. Communication is always available in English or Spanish.
Help Your Child Discover Confident Reading
Individual sessions are $30/hour at your home. Review open times or request an appointment.