

Kara
- Rate $34
- Response 1h

$34/hr
1st lesson free
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Spelling
- Phonetics
I'm a primary teacher, specialising in phonics and early reading. Have over 8 years' experience.
- English
- Reading
- Literacy
- Spelling
- Phonetics
Lesson location
About Kara
# ️ Why I Want to Tutor Phonics & Early Reading
Reading is such an important part of a child’s education, and I have always felt incredibly passionate about helping children become **confident and enthusiastic readers**.
Through my experience working in primary education and specialising in phonics, I have seen how much of a difference the right support can make. Sometimes a child simply needs something explained in a different way, a little more time to practise, or someone to believe in them.
I particularly love seeing that moment when a child suddenly **blends a word independently, recognises a word they’ve been practising, or picks up a book and realises, “I can read this!”**
That is why I want to offer tutoring specifically focused on **phonics and early reading**.
My aim isn't just to help children read more accurately. I want to help them develop **confidence, independence and a love of reading**, while making sessions enjoyable and completely suited to their individual needs.
I want every child I work with to leave a session feeling **proud of what they have achieved and excited to keep learning**. ️
If your child is currently learning phonics, beginning their reading journey or would benefit from some extra confidence and practice, I would love to help.
**Please feel free to message me to find out more about my tutoring sessions.**
About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +7
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
# Phonics & Early Reading Tutoring
**Helping children become confident, fluent readers!** ️
Is your child finding phonics, reading or blending tricky? Or would they benefit from a little extra confidence and practice outside of school?
I offer **fun, supportive 1:1 tutoring sessions specialising in phonics and early reading**, designed around your child’s individual needs.
# What I can help with:
* Phonics sounds and blending
* Early reading skills
* ️ Segmenting and decoding words
* Tricky/common exception words
* Building reading fluency and speed
* ️ Spelling through phonics
* Developing reading confidence
* Supporting children who need extra practice alongside their school learning
Sessions will be **engaging, structured and tailored to each child**, using a range of practical activities, games and reading opportunities.
# A little about me
I am a **qualified primary school teacher with experience specialising in phonics and early reading**, and I am passionate about helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to become successful readers.
**Tutoring available in Leeds/online**
**After-school and weekend sessions available**
Suitable for children in **Reception, Year 1 and Year 2**
**Message me for availability and prices**
**Every child can learn to read — sometimes they just need the right support, at the right pace. ️**
Rates
Rate
- $34
Pack prices
- 5h: $170
- 10h: $340
free lessons
The first lesson with Kara will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $34/h
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