Orton-Gillingham Tutoring

 

 

 

Orton-Gillingham Center provides support for students, families, teachers, educators and the community experiencing dyslexia, reading and writing struggles.

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Ms. Jill MacNiven, M.Ed. is a reading and writing tutor, presenter, teacher and consultant in Kentucky. 

 

Ms. MacNiven uses Orton-Gillingham program to tutor students in reading and writing. 

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* Orton-Gillingham utilizes multi-sensory, explicit, sequential, cumulative and direct instruction during tutoring sessions. 

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* Orton-Gillingham was founded in 1934 by Dr. Orton and Anna Gillingham.  There are variations of the program.  This one includes handwriting.  

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* Seminars and Consulting Services  (Contact Jill MacNiven)

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* Training  (Contact Jill MacNiven)

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Tutoring Services:

Trained in 3 Orton Gillingham Methods I prefer the one the includes phonemes and graphemes, (handwriting) because they go hand in hand. 

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* Reading and Writing Tutoring $75 per hour. 

* Orton-Gillingham Diagnostic Assessment Required $300

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* HIGH success rates.  Increased reading and writing scores on standardized tests. 

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* References, positive letters from former clients can be provided.  

 

Reading - OG Method

Phonology, Morphology and Orthography

Phonemes and Graphemes

Comprehension

Vocabulary

Spelling

Fluency

Phonemes

Grammar

Prefix, Suffixes, Root Words

Greek and Latin

Handwriting/Writing Skills

Teach - Writing School Papers/Editing

High School Student Essays

Self Esteem Building

Organizational Skills

Executive Function Skills

Scholarship Application Assistance for H.S. Juniors and Seniors

Training in OG

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Education:

Master's in Special Education Bellarmine 2004

Master's of Art in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Kentucky 2002

Rank I Special Education, Bellarmine University 2004

Kentucky Teacher Certification/Dual Certification, Special Education and Business Education Present, 2027

Graduate of Practicum One Orton-Gillingham Course- Mayerson

Hindman Settlement School Two Summers Training and Teaching Dyslexia Summer School 6 week program Eastern KY

Martha Chiodi Multisensory Method Level One Graduate

22 Years Teaching Experience 

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Scholarships Available For Those on SSDI

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Jill MacNiven, M.Ed.

Kentucky Rank 1 Certified Teacher

502 612-5095 

jill.macniven@gmail.com 

​Email me

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