Orton Gillingham Canada

Science-based literacy tutoring for children with dyslexia or other learning differences

About Our Program

At Orton Gillingham Canada, we understand that children with dyslexia and other learning differences face unique challenges in recognizing and decoding letters and words, which can turn reading into a daunting task. Our Orton Gillingham tutors deconstruct the reading process into manageable, incremental steps, emphasizing the connection between letters and their sounds.

Our approach is personalized: we move at your child’s individual pace and employ interactive lessons that engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles. Through this tailored experience, our tutors closely observe and discover your child’s optimal learning methods, continuously adapting our lessons to meet their evolving needs.

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Signs Orton-Gillingham Tutoring May Be a Good Fit

Every child’s learning journey is unique, here are some of the signs OG training may be particularly beneficial for your child.

Reading difficulties

If your child struggles with reading, often getting stuck on words or reading very slowly, Orton Gillingham tutoring can offer a lifeline. Our approach breaks down reading into manageable components, focusing on the foundational skills needed to build confidence and fluency in reading.

Spelling difficulties

Children who find spelling challenging, frequently making errors or unable to grasp spelling rules, can greatly benefit from Orton Gillingham tutoring. Our methods emphasize the connection between sounds and letters, enabling children to understand and apply spelling rules more effectively and naturally.

Learning differences

For children with learning differences, such as dyslexia, traditional teaching methods might not be effective. Orton Gillingham tutoring is tailored to meet these unique learning needs, using multi-sensory, structured, and sequential approaches to make learning more accessible, engaging, and successful for these children.
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Benifits of Orton Gillingham Tutoring

Boosted fluency and accuracy by linking sounds to letters.

Streamlined reading comprehension with structured, step-by-step methods.

Elevated self-esteem in learners through tailored, individualized pacing.

Enhanced memory and retention by involving sight, sound, and touch.

Adapted techniques to each child’s unique learning style

Deepened grasp of language rules, aiding in spelling and writing.

Motivated continual progress with consistent, affirmative feedback.

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About me

Kelly Koechlin

Program Director · Tutor · Orton-Gillingham trained

Kelly Koechlin holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, complemented by specialized training in the Orton Gillingham approach and structured literacy intervention strategies. As a reading specialist, Kelly is committed to delivering private remedial support services to students facing challenges, including those with dyslexia and other learning differences. Kelly is a member of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AGOPE) and the International Dyslexia Association of Ontario.

In her practice, Kelly fosters a friendly and supportive environment, enabling all students to learn and grow effectively. She founded Orton Gillingham Canda with the specific aim of offering specialized literacy intervention to students with reading and spelling difficulties.

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Frequent questions

Yes we are happy to work with students anywhere in North america or the UK

In person tutoring is available in some parts of Ontario. Get in touch for more information

We are typically very flexible around the timing of our tutoring sessions. To check a particular time slot you can contact us here

The Orton Gillingham instruction is effective for students of all levels and abilities but it particularly well suited for children with Dyslexia or other learning differences.

For more information on tutoring sessions contact us here

Other literacy instruction methods tend to focus on route memorization where Orton Gillingham instruction focuses on teaching the underlying logic of the english language.

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