“One book, one pen, one child and one teacher can change the world.”
-Malala Yousafzai
Empowering lives through literacy.
I am an award-winning educator, literacy specialist, and educational consultant dedicated to opening new worlds for students through the power of reading. My 45-year career spans deep classroom roots and national corporate leadership:
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28 Years of Classroom Excellence: Taught Kindergarten, 3rd grade, and middle school, including a decade specializing in Special Education (ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and behavioral challenges).
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Teacher of the Year Regional Finalist: Recognized for a profound, lasting commitment to student growth.
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13 Years as a National Reading Consultant: Partnered with a top educational publishing company to train and equip teachers nationwide with advanced literacy tools.
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Dedicated Community Volunteer: Continuing hands-on support for specialized private schools serving neurodiverse learners.
Whether coaching an educator to refine their practice or tutoring a student to unlock their first book, my vision remains the same: to create engaging learning environments where both teachers and students thrive.
Hey kids, reading makes your brain strong! It's like magic that lets you travel to amazing places, meet cool characters, and learn new things without even leaving your chair. Reading helps you understand the world better, improves your thinking skills, and even makes you more creative! So get ready to work with me for an adventure of a lifetime!
Lily’s Reading Journey
Lily once struggled with reading. The words on the page felt like a confusing puzzle, and reading aloud caused her anxiety. Concerned about her well-being and eager to help, her parents discovered Path to Literacy. At Path to Literacy, we took the time to truly understand Lily’s unique needs through an evidence-based assessment, carefully identifying her strengths and challenges. This personalized approach allowed us to unlock her full potential.
With a focus on one-on-one tutoring tailored to each child or teen, Path to Literacy ensures that every learner receives the support they need. Today, Lily not only enjoys reading but is thriving in school—her confidence and academic success have soared.
Reflecting on quotes from a book increases comprehension.
A student must comprehend a recipe for a successful dish!
Reading Program
My goal is to help students not only become better readers—but to truly LOVE reading!
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All lessons are live online. Students will need a stable internet connection and access to a computer, laptop, or tablet. Please note: Chromebooks and cell phones are not recommended, as they do not support the tools required for effective tutoring. To ensure the best learning environment, students should be in a quiet room, free from distractions. Headphones are highly recommended, along with a pen and paper.
My reading program begins with an assessment designed to identify each student's areas of strength and pinpoint specific gaps. This allows for personalized instruction tailored to the needs of the individual learner. Once I identify the gaps, I apply the Five Pillars of Reading to their needs. Struggling readers benefit from frequent lessons and consistent practice. Depending on the student's age and needs, sessions may be scheduled 2 to 3 times per week for 30 to 60 minutes each. Progress will be evaluated after six weeks.
Unlocking the Secret Code of Reading: A Five-Pillar Approach
1.Phonemic Awareness- The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds within spoken words.
2. Phonics-Students learn to connect sounds to letters or groups of letters.
3. Fluency- The backbone to comprehension involves reading with appropriate accuracy, rate, expression (intonation), phrasing, and pausing.
4. Vocabulary- It’s essential that students understand the meaning of words to comprehend what they read.
5. Comprehension- The process of making meaning of text by implementing key Reading Strategies that help students think critically and interact meaningfully with texts. Additionally, I will align books that the student is exploring in class.
Let's build strong readers—one step at a time!
Payment Info
Rates for K-12 tutoring services- payments must be paid two days before the session via Venmo. https://www.venmo.com/u/Nancy-Hutto-2
For effective results, I recommend three 30 minutes session per week
$75 for 45 minutes
$50 for 30 minutes
Special Saving- three 30 minute session per week for $125