Tutors, Schools & Camps

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DISCLAIMER:
This information is being provided as a parent resource. DDNC does NOT verify the qualifications of any tutor nor certify that any information listed on this page is true or correct.
Parents and guardians should always verify educators’ credentials with the entity that issued their certification. DDNC does not conduct any background or qualification checks regarding any tutors on this list and assumes no liability or makes any warranties regarding any individual or service listed here. By using this list, you agree to hold DDNC harmless regarding any person or entity listed here.

See the IDA Factsheet for Evaluating Education Professional for questions to ask your tutor. Always research and ask for references.

Barton Tutors

Jan Tussey
1-501-258-8942
jtussey@sbcglobal.net
Youngsville, Remote

Amy Wells
252-230-1373
A Different Approach Professional Tutoring LLC
adifferentapproach14@gmail.com
(Advanced Level Certified Barton Tutor)

Carol Barnier/DART Tutoring
Email carol@carolbarnier.com
text 425-359-7215
Barton tutor with expertise in Attention Disorders
Online Services Only
*In addition to fee-based tutoring services, Carol offers free Barton support to families who are using the program on their own with their child.

Deciphering Dyslexia
Concord, Online
Contact: ErinBrafford@decipheringdyslexia@gmail.com or 704-746-1546
http://youcanread.net/
Advanced Barton Certified Tutor with 10 years of experience

Wilson & Orton-Gillingham Tutors

Linda Colasanti
Business: Reading For All™
Website: readingforall.com
Store: https://stan.store/readingforall
Email: linda@readingforall.com
Phone: 704-577-7527
Location: Davidson, NC + Remote
Credentials: Certified Orton-Gillingham Practitioner (3 curricula, 15+ years), Dyslexia Specialist, Certified AI Consultant, Legislative Architect of NC HB149, Former State Director DDNC (6 years)

Megan Schroeder
561-441-0296
decodingdepot@gmail.com
West Jefferson, NC + Online Services
Tutor & Certified Dyslexia Advocate
Certified Teacher, 16 years of tutoring experience

Dana Hauser
https://www.thestructuredreadinglab.com/
516-220-6676
Waxhaw, NC + Online Services
Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, level 1
Certified Lexercise Therapist
Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist (IDA), 20+ years experience

Laura Schrader
http://www.wilmingtondyslexiatherapy.com
910-599-0415
Wilmington, NC
Orton-Gillingham Certified
Dyslexia Therapist/Academic Language Therapy, 15+ years teaching/tutoring experience

Marsha Hurd, M.Ed
www.Marshahurdtutoring.com
Marshahurd@gmail.com
text 336-209-0956
Huntersville, Cornelius, Remote

Susan McDonald
https://www.lakeshorelearningsolutions.org
lakeshorelearningsolutions@gmail.com
910-393-9681
Mooresville, Remote

Angela A Burton, W.D.P
odellkco@aol.com
Chapel Hill, Remote

Florence Mineo
mineo2462@aol.com
(917) 670-7540
Raleigh, Zebulon, Knightdale, Wendell, Remote

Avansert Phonics
Deborah Parkhill Mullis, C-SLT
(704) 292-9262
Avansert25@protonmail.com
Indian Trail and the surrounding areas, including remote tutoring
Practice since 2012 with students from elementary through high school
IDA/CERI Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher 2022-2025
AOGPE Associate Level Training (2012) & Certified Level Training: Teaching Complex Students (2019)

Brightminds Tutoring
108 N Kerr Avenue Ste J2
Wilmington NC 28405
910-279-7143
www.brightmindstutoringNC.com
Wilmington, Remote

Daphne Martin
(828) 448-8094
lazyhillfarm@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/DaphneMartinTutor
Morganton, Remote

Christine Keith, M, Ed.
raleighwilsontutoring.com
christine1201@nc.rr.com
(919) 289-7130
Raleigh, Remote
(Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, LETRS vol. 1 &2)

Kathryn Russell
magnolia.ranch@yahoo.com
Damascus, Virginia, Remote

Josie Moretti, M.S., C-SLDS
980-297-8994
josie@literacyimagined.com
www.literacyimagined.com
South Charlotte, Remote

M. Kathryn Vlach
www.thevirtualtutoringgreenhouse.com
Remote
(Specializes in rising 2nd to 5th graders, available
to work with homeschool students, groups, and in
different time zones)

Pam’s Orton Gillingham Reading Tutor
Pam James
704-906-6097 call or text
pam@pamsreading.com
www.pamsreading.com
8001 Raintree Lane, Suite 204C
Charlotte NC 282877
(Charlotte Metro Area, South Charlotte, Remote)

Paulette Carrieri
919-856-1748
www.letstalktutoring.com
letstalkwilsontutoring@gmail.com
Raleigh/Cary, Southport, Remote
(Certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, References available)

Aspire Academy
office@aspireiowa.com
515-978-4312
www.aspireiowa.com
Remote
(Staff of 10 tutors with experience in Barton and Wilson training)

Kathy Denious, M.Ed.
www.kathydenious.com
kathy@kathydenious.com
(704) 307-0070
Davidson, Remote
(LiPS®, LETRS)

Melissa Bowman
919-818-8637
melissabowman@nc.rr.com
Raleigh
Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner
National Board Certified Special Education Teacher
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Jocelyn Helein- Helein Language & Literacy
704-907-6047
Cornelius, online available
Speech Language Pathologist
(LiPS®, Visualizing & Verbalizing®, Phono-Graphic Reading Method)

Elyse Lavner
erlavner@gmail.com
Mooresville
Certifications: Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, Reading Assist Level 1, Project Read Phonology
M.Ed. Reading Specialist K-12
30+ years experience

Debbie Santee
debbie@3eforliteracy.com
Wake County, also available online
Certifications: Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, Lexercise
Trained in Just Words Hill Rap
4 years as a Dyslexia Specialist, 20+ years tutoring

Colette Whitney
colette@realreaders4life.com
(704) 591- 4607
www.realreaders4life.com
Southport, Brunswick County, Online available
Certifications: AOGPE – Associate, 2004
Trained in the Wilson Reading System, Language! Literacy, Framing Your Thoughts, Project Read- Story Form Literacy Connection, Shurley English, Self-regulated Strategy Development for Written Expression
22 years of experience

Connected Learning: Neurofeedback and Educational Services
Lynn@ConnectedLearningAVL.com
(828) 407- 0380
www.ConnectedLearningAVL.com
Certifications: BCIA Board Certification in Neurofeedback, National Board Certified Teacher, NC Professional Educator’s License, Orton-Gillingham Certification
15+ years of experience as a teacher of special education in NC Public Schools

Josh Rubin
jbenrubin@hotmail.com
(336) 301-2081
Greensboro, also available online
Certifications: Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, NC Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education & Teaching of English as a Second Language

Joyce Maryanopolis
The Reading Team
joycemaryanopolis@gmail.com
703-434-2434
Oak Island and virtually
Certifications: Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, NC Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education & Teaching of English as a Second Language
Certifications: Certified Elementary and Special Education in New York State, Certified Academic Language Therapist. I completed my training and certification through Columbia University's Teachers College using the Orton-Gillingham-based curriculum, Alphabetic Phonics.

Joy Koller
Reading with Ms. Joy
hello@readingwithmsjoy.com
https://readingwithmsjoy.com/
Virtual/online only, via Zoom, serving families nationally and internationally, including North Carolina.
Certifications: C-SLDS (Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist), CERI/IDA; IMSLEC-accredited Orton-Gillingham certification; Massachusetts K-6 teaching license; TESOL certification.

Tutoring Resources

Patrick Beaver Learning Resource Center – Hickory, NC
http://patrickbeaverlrc.org
(PAVE: Parents as Voices in Education- parent information and support)

Augustine Literacy Project Triangle
https://www.augustineproject.org
Offers free, one-to-one tutoring to children of low-income households who struggle with reading.
Tutoring will be conducted online via platforms such as Google Meet or Zoom.
Referral Form for Online Augustine Tutoring may be completed by a teacher, parent, or professional who knows the student well.

Home School Resources

Carolina Collaborative Prep
CarolinaCollaborativePrep.com
To obtain more information, contact Director Lisa Rivera
1-704-621-8482
lisa@carolinacollaborativeprep