Lessons shaped around your child
Linda starts with the skills your child already uses, then chooses manageable next steps. Practice can include decoding unfamiliar words, guided reading, recognition of common words and reading aloud.
Private reading lessons
Help with reading, not another worksheet.
Some children need extra time to connect letters and sounds; others can read words but need to build fluency, understanding or confidence. One-to-one lessons make room to practise the right skill, ask questions and celebrate progress.
Experience and patient encouragement
Linda Thomas has 35 years of Pre-K teaching experience and more than 10 years of reading tutoring experience. Her approach centres on patient explanations, structured repetition and helping each child feel able to try again.
Work towards fluent reading
As children begin to recognise more words, lessons can focus on reading with greater accuracy, pace and expression, while still checking that the story makes sense.
Keep parents involved
Clear conversations about the child's current skills and practical ideas for short, manageable home practice can help reading feel less daunting outside lessons too.