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Over the course of a 46 year career, Paula has worked as an elementary classroom teacher, reading specialist, student teaching supervisor, college professor, academic support program director, and private tutor. She is passionate about differentiated instruction and helping children reach their potential. https://www.paulaptinnin.com/frequently-asked daily 0.75 2026-07-31 https://www.paulaptinnin.com/one-on-one-tutoring daily 0.75 2026-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0a2fb01b8bdb596276b233/7de5de73-f5b9-49ce-98fc-4dffc27d48c6/unsplash-image-_YfoApRxd4I.jpg One-On-One Tutoring - Tutoring Using consultation survey results and parent input from a consultation meeting, I design curricular plans for students (ages 6-16) in subjects focused on literacy. These services include: Enrichment or advanced opportunities that develop your student’s interests and talents in Reading, Writing, and Creative/Critical Thinking Instruction in compensating for the disability including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, or Disorders in expressive/receptive language Sessions to target specific functional challenges in Reading (Decoding, Fluency, Vocabulary, Comprehension), Spelling, Writing, and Study Skills Throughout the one-on-one tutoring process, I partner with the parents and the child’s teacher to set strategies for success. 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The room has beige walls and a patterned blue and white rug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0a2fb01b8bdb596276b233/5ebc9506-4779-4eae-b7af-8f5ed8b67ab8/IMG_0662.jpeg Home A young boy with short, light brown hair, wearing a white long-sleeved shirt with a black Nike logo, is sitting at a table reading a children's book. The open book features colorful illustrations and text. 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A radiator and a power outlet with cords are also visible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0a2fb01b8bdb596276b233/6ba3e3be-9f7d-4ec1-a08f-c2ab4ad59761/tempImageSJvST8.png Home A person with brown hair wearing glasses is sitting on the floor in a room, reading and writing in a workbook, with a black dog wearing a yellow collar lying beside them. 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I understand that children have diverse learning patterns, and success comes from recognizing the differences and the preferences, and adapting to them. I can help you and your child do just that.