We have the real solutions you need for your struggling reader.

Private tutor with extensive training and experience in teaching students with reading difficulties.

My Background

My name is Lily Alvarez. I am a NYS-certified Special Education Teacher with 20 years of classroom experience teaching students with a variety of learning needs. Over the years, I have developed a passion for helping students who struggle with learning how to read, particularly those with learning disabilities such as dyslexia.

Reading is the foundation of success in both the academic and career world. All children can learn to read, but for some, the road will be more difficult. These are the students that I am passionate about helping to find their way to becoming skilled, fluent readers.

My Expertise and Qualifications

Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner (WRS Level 1)
CERI-certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist
NYS Advanced Certificate In Teaching Literacy Birth to Grade 6
NYS Special Education (K-12)

Personalized Lessons

I am a strong believer in a "structured literacy" approach to teaching reading, as this is a necessary method of instruction for many students. I use the Orton Gillingham-based methodologies of the Wilson Reading System, and other evidence based strategies, to provide intensive intervention in a one-to-one or small group setting. Tutoring sessions are available in person or remotely.

Testimonials

Our family is forever grateful for finding Lily! She has completely changed the trajectory of our daughter’s educational journey. Lily has many years of experience as a teacher and reading tutor, and is certified as a Wilson Reading Program instructor, which is considered the gold-standard reading program to teach dyslexic children. Lily is experienced, patient, and dedicated to helping our daughter succeed. Our daughter made amazing strides working with Lily for the last two and a half years and is now able to read grade level texts. Her fluency, decoding and comprehension have all improved and most importantly, her self-esteem has increased so much that now she volunteers to read in class! We recommend Lily to everyone who’s child struggles with reading.

Kerry H

Ms. Alvarez comes with the highest recommendation from us! She has spent several years working with first our dyslexic son and helping to remediate his reading skills to a point of skill, accuracy, and confidence. When it became clear that our daughter had very similar struggles, Ms. Alvarez began working with her as well. She is patient with kids, yet firm enough to keep them on track and motivated. During the time Ms. Alvarez worked with our two kids, we saw them make strides that were far more significant and meaningful than anything we saw from reading support classes in our esteemed public schools.

Jennifer S

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