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Adriana DeVost

Creating Confident and Successful Readers

I offer one-on-one, virtual or in-person tutoring sessions for students struggling with foundational reading and writing skills. If you are worried your 1st-4th grade student is falling behind and believe they would benefit from targeted instruction, I would love to use the skills I’ve gained during 16 years of classroom teaching to get them back on track. I started Trail Marker Teaching because I have witnessed too many students feel lost and frustrated by the process of learning to read and write. It is my goal to act as a guide through this challenging experience by providing students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they need to feel happy and engaged at school. In addition to providing direct instruction, I am also able to help identify more advanced learning needs and assist families through the process of advocating for greater supports at school. If your child would benefit from any of these services, please get in touch!

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Tutoring

Research has proven that early intervention is critical for young readers experiencing difficulties.

My tutoring sessions target:

  • Foundational Phonics Skills

  • Reading Fluency

  • Decoding (reading) and Encoding (spelling)

  • Comprehension Skills

  • Emergent Writing Skills (from sentences to essays)

Session Details

I offer either 50 minute or 30 minute sessions

Select 2 or 3 sessions/week

In-Person available for residents of: Berkeley/Albany/El Cerrito

Please inquire about rates

Consultation

I provide a free, 20 minute phone consultation to learn more about your child’s needs and ensure that I am a good fit to support your goals.

Customized Support

Each tutoring session is tailored to your child’s developmental level and takes into account their learning style and interests. I also provide recommendations for at-home activities to accelerate their growth.

Assessments

The first session will include a baseline assessment to help determine areas of support. After 8 weeks, students will be reassessed to ensure the efficacy of the intervention strategies.