Hello, I'm Christine Martinez, and I’m passionate about helping students unlock their full potential as confident readers.
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With over two decades of experience as a certified educator, I’ve had the privilege of working with students across a variety of learning needs and backgrounds. I specialize in creating personalized tutoring plans that foster academic growth and a love of reading.
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Qualifications:
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Master Reading Teacher, University of Houston-Clear Lake (2007)
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Master of Science in Reading, University of Houston-Clear Lake (2010)
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Educational Diagnostician, Lamar University (2022)
I hold 8 teaching certifications and currently work as an Educational Diagnostician at an elementary school. In addition to my role, I offer one-on-one tutoring sessions via Zoom, working with students across the U.S. and Canada.
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I invite you to schedule a free consultation so we can discuss how I can support your child's reading journey and help them thrive.
What I Teach
I specialize in foundational literacy instruction, with a focus on supporting beginning readers (K-5). I also work with older students who are reading below grade level and need to strengthen foundational skills to become more confident readers.
My areas of expertise include:
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Assessing letter/sound knowledge
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Teaching long and short vowel sounds
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Mastering regular and irregular words
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Rhyming (identifying and generating)
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Blending, segmenting, and manipulating words
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Understanding the six syllable types
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Teaching consonant blends and digraphs
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Exploring vowel teams
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Mastering r-controlled vowels
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Recognizing the schwa sound
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Building root and base words
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Understanding prefixes and suffixes
I tailor my approach to each child’s unique needs, ensuring they build a solid foundation for reading success.
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