Private Instruction

Want something a little more individualized for your student? Private sessions might be the right instructional method!

Private sessions are a one-on-one session between Dr. Rowe and your student. The first few sessions are spent building rapport and completing diagnostic assessments. Then, Dr. Rowe creates an individualized plan to explicitly address the skills your student needs. No more reviewing material that your student has mastered! We will only work on skills that your student needs. Additionally, specific attention is giving to your child's interests and hobbies and those are used to drive the instruction further. It truly is an educational experience specified for your child!

FAQs

What types of sessions do you offer?
I am available for any type of literacy instruction (Reading, Composition, Grammar, Word Study, Creative Writing, etc.). If you don't see what you are interested in on the list, please reach out and ask!

How long are private sessions?
For most students, sessions are one hour at a time. This provides us enough time to review skills, introduce new ones, play games, and practice reading and writing.

How often do sessions take place?
Once a week is a good starting place for many families.

Is work assigned outside of class?
Yes! Students are given a customized weekly lesson plan to practice the skills we have worked on through the private session.

What ages do you teach?
Any age! From beginning readers to adults, I'm happy to help as many students as I possibly can learn to love reading and writing!

What are your credentials?
I have been a teacher for almost 20 years. I taught in public elementary & middle schools, community colleges, universities, home-school cooperatives, and many other places. I am Tennessee state certified in grades K-8 and Highly Qualified in language arts. My Bachelor's Degree is in Interdisciplinary Studies (Education). My Master's Degree is the Advanced Teaching of Literacy (Education), and my PhD. is in Children's and Young Adult Literature (Education). I am a published author as well. I have devoted much of my life to learning the best instructional strategies and materials for teaching both the act and the love of reading and writing!

Don't see your question here? Feel free to email me (katie@rowereads.com) with a specific question!