Mrs. Scarola's
Private Reading Tutoring

If interested, please email mrsscarola@aol.com

* Other tutoring subject areas are possible by special request

30-minute appointment includes:
5 minutes Q&A and follow-up before lesson with parents and student
20 minute intensive instruction with student
5 minute reporting conference at the end with parents and student

*60 minute sessions available if the child has the attention span
Elementary Grades K- 5         
Lessons in phonics, alphabet sounds and blends, ESOL strategies, word families, dolch sight word recognition, pinpointing areas of weakness, spelling words, comprehension and test-taking skills, study skills and strategies for reading nonfiction textbooks, resource suggestions, end-of-lesson reporting and consultation with parents
* Other subject area topics possible by special request
Middle Grades 6 - 8
Lessons in Fluency & Phonics, ESOL strategies, Comprehension Strategies, tips for reading non-fiction textbooks, test-taking skills, reading motivation ideas, resource suggestions, end-of-lesson reporting and consultation with parents
*Other subject area topics possible by special request
Before tutoring a new student, I would like to know:
1.  Does the child wear glasses or contacts?
2.  What is child's past history in reading?
3.  Any health concerns or special needs?
4.  What are the specific goals for reading tutoring?
Possible Tutoring Locations
Public Library SW Regional, Pembroke Pines (Walter C. Young) or South Regional
Other Possible Locations - arranged on an individual basis
Safety:
Parents must stay in the building near our working table -- no drop-offs. I cannot transport your child. Parents are responsible for their child's safety and behavior at all times.
Times: To be arranged individually.  Please give 24 hours notice before canceling or rescheduling your appointment.  Please be prompt as others may be waiting for your session to start and finish on time.
Payment:
30-minute session $25 cash only - to be paid at the start of the appointment time
60-minute session $50 cash only - to be paid at the start of the appointment time
Mrs. Scarola's Reading Background
Pursuing Doctoral Degree in Curriculum & Instruction- Literacy Concentration
Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction - Literacy Concentration
Certified to teach: Reading K-12, ESE K-12, ESOL and other subjects
Adjunct Professor at FAU teaching Reading Courses in the Teacher Education Department
Previous experience teaching kindergarten, 4th grade, middle school reading and intensive remedial reading (grades 6, 7, 8), private tutoring K-8