Providing explicit reading and writing instruction

As an experienced literacy educator, I promote learning success, improved self-confidence, and lifelong reading and writing strategies for proficiency both in and out of the classroom.

I’m an experienced literacy tutor with a large bank of multi-sensory strategies that support learning. Individualized instruction is informed by personal learning style—the ways someone best takes in, remembers, and uses information.

How strategies are taught matters as much as what is taught.

I consider pacing, attention span, and insights about the student’s challenges when planning and delivering lessons. My tutoring/enrichment sessions bring targeted expertise where and when it is needed.

A portrait of Helen Huber, by Chris, age 7

I know how to warmly connect through Zoom.

Technology Well Utilized Aids Learning.

Being a great tutor isn’t enough. Today's distance learning is most effective when there’s a personal connection based on trust, variety, and a spirit of fun. My lessons are engaging and individualized, with students of all ages benefiting from the genuine enthusiasm and passion I bring to every session. I love what I do and it shows.

You Have Choices.

There are services and tutoring companies that train their 'educators' using a number of cookie-cutter approaches, many developed originally for in-person learning only. Companies attempt to use these less-than-ideal approaches without understanding the teaching challenges that come with remote learning. My remote support produces results using technology as a learning tool in combination with establishing authentic personal connections. I strive to produce lasting results, and I'm proudly different.

"Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important."

—Bill Gates

I'm a Different Kind of Tutor

Individualized Instruction

I’m adaptable; what and how I teach is based on each student. (No cookie cutter curriculum.)

Proven Track Record

Individualized Instruction

Thirty+ years as an educator brings an extensive repertoire of eclectic strategies and effective teaching.

Multi-Sensory Approach

Individualized Instruction

Technology is a Learning Tool

I use a hands-on approach combining at least two of the three senses (sight, hearing, and touch) that enhance learning.

Technology is a Learning Tool

Instruction is individualized and informed by personal learning style—how someone takes in, remembers, and uses information.

Engagement is Everything

Technology is a Learning Tool

Engagement is Everything

Each innovative session incorporates a deep understanding of learning theory and child development that is age-appropriate, enjoyable, and builds confidence.

Informed Communication

Technology is a Learning Tool

Engagement is Everything

I share detailed session notes that keep you and other designated professionals aware of what happens in each session.

I support beginning readers, students, and adults.

Reading challenges effect people of all ages. Some students don’t respond to the instruction they are given or may require a different type of teaching. An inability to read grade-level material frequently brings a drop in academic performance. Many older students and adults have their own, sometimes secret, reading challenges. The shame that comes from being unable to read well, or fluently enough to read for information or pleasure can linger for a lifetime. Strategic remedial tutoring builds a solid foundation and fills in learning gaps.

The right intervention brings success that comes from targeted instruction and one-on-one attention that make a noticeable and lasting difference.

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Everything Else

Fees, Sessions, Payments, Forms, & Educational Team Involvement

Fees: Call me to discuss the hourly rate. My hourly rate includes the delivery of the individualized session (you are not billed for preparation of curriculum and materials, follow-up planning, and sharing of full session notes, an informative upgrade to the brief summary others tutors may provide).

Session Length: Sessions vary in length from 40 minutes to an hour based on meeting the students' needs, and their attention spans.

Frequency: A minimum of twice-weekly sessions are required. Without this minimum, the student will not have the chance to practice, reinforce and use the skills and strategies delivered in each session. Vacations and school breaks are not included in this requirement.

Payment: Unless other arrangements are made, an invoice is sent on the last day of the month. Payment can be made by Zelle, Venmo, or check..

Forms: The Reading Matters Tutoring Contract and Consent for Communication and Document Release forms are both located just below this section in Forms. The contract must be signed and returned before the fourth session.

School Conferences & Meetings: At times, it is useful for me to meet with your child's educational team to advocate, elaborate, and paint a richer picture of progress, challenges, and effective strategies that resonate. These meetings are billed at my agreed-to hourly rate.

Parental Involvement:

I welcome and encourage parental involvement.

Learn specific strategies that support your child
Find ways to overcome specific challenges
Sit in on a session so you can learn effective strategies
Discover best-practices for reading to and with your child

What My Colleagues & Clients Say:

Katrina Ellis, Colleague:

"Helen Huber was both my teaching colleague and co-collaborator for our free literacy website GoReaderGo.com. As a reading tutor, Helen brings enthusiasm and expertise on reading, child development, and parenting in addressing the many challenges and joys of raising lifelong readers."

Lauren W., Parent:

Katrina Ellis, Colleague:

"My daughter struggled to read. Every attempt at support left her miserable and feeling worse about herself. After seven months of working with Helen, she grew two years and began reading at grade level. Now she loves to read and is thriving in school."

Michael Vietmeier, Teacher:

Katrina Ellis, Colleague:

Michael Vietmeier, Teacher:

"Helen's lessons were clear, purposeful and appropriate to the students’ developmental learning stages. She was always prepared and had the ability to improvise instantaneously based on the needs of the student."

Liz T., Parent:

Jackie Munz, Learning Specialist:

Michael Vietmeier, Teacher:

"Helen is technically excellent for working with students who have identified learning differences, especially dyslexia. Her skills, when combined with her empathy, warmth, and passion for working with children, make her a phenomenal tutor."

Jackie Munz, Learning Specialist:

"Helen taught strategies for comprehension from the most basic to complex level. She succeeded with each of her students because her approach was and is always explicit, systematic, multi-sensory, and fun."

Burns Jones, Head of School:

Jackie Munz, Learning Specialist:

"Helen integrates active and close reading strategies and models techniques that strong readers use when interacting with both fiction and nonfiction texts. She understands the developmental stages of reading, and weaves word recognition, language play, and comprehension into her lessons."

Providing explicit reading and writing instruction

As an experienced literacy educator, I promote learning success, improved self-confidence, and lifelong reading and writing strategies for proficiency both in and out of the classroom.

I’m an experienced literacy tutor with a large bank of multi-sensory strategies that support learning. Individualized instruction is informed by personal learning style—the ways someone best takes in, remembers, and uses information.

How strategies are taught matters as much as what is taught.

I consider pacing, attention span, and insights about the student’s challenges when planning and delivering lessons. My tutoring/enrichment sessions bring targeted expertise where and when it is needed.

I know how to warmly connect through Zoom.

I'm a Different Kind of Tutor

Individualized Instruction

Individualized Instruction

Individualized Instruction

Proven Track Record

Individualized Instruction

Individualized Instruction

Multi-Sensory Approach

Individualized Instruction

Technology is a Learning Tool

Technology is a Learning Tool

Technology is a Learning Tool

Technology is a Learning Tool

Engagement is Everything

Technology is a Learning Tool

Engagement is Everything

Informed Communication

Technology is a Learning Tool

Engagement is Everything

I support beginning readers, students, and adults.

Everything Else

Fees, Sessions, Payments, Forms, & Educational Team Involvement

Parental Involvement:

Consent for Communication and Document Release

What My Colleagues & Clients Say:

Katrina Ellis, Colleague:

Katrina Ellis, Colleague:

Katrina Ellis, Colleague:

Lauren W., Parent:

Katrina Ellis, Colleague:

Katrina Ellis, Colleague:

Michael Vietmeier, Teacher:

Katrina Ellis, Colleague:

Michael Vietmeier, Teacher:

Liz T., Parent:

Jackie Munz, Learning Specialist:

Michael Vietmeier, Teacher:

Jackie Munz, Learning Specialist:

Jackie Munz, Learning Specialist:

Jackie Munz, Learning Specialist:

Burns Jones, Head of School:

Jackie Munz, Learning Specialist:

Jackie Munz, Learning Specialist:

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Helen Huber, Reading Matters Tutoring