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Pia
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- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Grammar
Master’s-Level Special Education Teacher & Veteran Homeschool Educator | Custom K–12 Private Tutoring
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Grammar
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About Pia
Pia’s passion for education started at home. After seeing her husband navigate the ongoing challenges of Dyslexia, she became determined to ensure her own children received the support they needed. She dedicated 13 years to homeschooling them, carefully tailoring curricula to their individual learning styles to prepare them for both higher education and life. Now a credentialed Special Education teacher, Pia brings that same heart, experience, and expert guidance to helping students with diverse learning needs thrive
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- Matric/GCSE
- +7
levels :
Primary
Secondary
Matric/GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTech
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Custom K–12 Reading, Writing, & Language Arts Instruction
Tailored 1-on-1 Support for Diverse Learners, Reluctant Writers, & Growing Readers**
Program Overview
Every child communicates, processes, and learns differently. Whether your student needs targeted intervention to catch up, specialized support for learning differences, or enriched guidance to spark a lifelong love for reading and writing, this course provides a completely customized Language Arts experience.
Drawing from over two decades of combined experience as a credentialed Special Education teacher and a veteran homeschool educator, Pia combines structured, evidence-based academic strategies with the flexibility, warmth, and individualized attention of a personalized learning environment.
What We Focus On
***Foundational Reading & Decoding:** Phonics, fluency, vocabulary building, and phonemic awareness tailored to your child’s specific reading level and learning style.
***Reading Comprehension & Critical Thinking:** Active reading strategies, deep textual analysis, character study, and real-world application—meeting students right where they are.
***Structured Writing & Composition:** Sentence construction, paragraph development, essay structure, creative writing, and editing skills taught step-by-step to build confidence and eliminate frustration.
***Language Arts Mechanics:** Practical grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling taught through context rather than repetitive busywork.
***Executive Functioning in Literacy:** Organization, planning long-term writing assignments, note-taking, and studying strategies designed for neurodiverse and traditional learners alike.
How the Learning Process Works
1. Comprehensive Assessment: We begin with an informal assessment to understand your student’s strengths, challenges, interests, and unique learning style.
2. Individualized Learning Plan (ILP): I design a customized roadmap tailored to your family's goals—whether aligning with school standards, supporting a homeschool curriculum, or providing specialized academic intervention.
3. Engaging, Multisensory Lessons: Lessons incorporate multisensory approaches, structured scaffolding, and interest-driven literature to keep students engaged and motivated.
4. Transparent Parent Collaboration: Regular updates and open communication ensure you always know what we are working on, the progress being made, and how to support learning at home.
Ideal For
* Students needing specialized academic instruction or accommodations (ADHD, Dyslexia, Executive Functioning needs, etc.)
* Homeschool families seeking expert, tailored instruction for reading and writing
* Reluctant readers or writers who need confidence-building, structured support
* Students seeking academic enrichment or prep for upper-grade composition
"Meeting students where they are, building on their strengths, and giving them the tools to express themselves with confidence."
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Rates
Rate
- R1002
Package rates
- 5h: R5008
- 10h: R9182
free lesson
The free first lesson with Pia allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
online
- R1002/h
Details
The free lesson will be spent on an introduction and some assessments.
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