Janet Menosky Smith, M.Ed
Reading Specialist, Orton-Gillingham Training
M-F by Appointment 724-237-5234
Reading & Dyslexia Tutor
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Online Tutor Support
For teachers & tutors looking to start or enhance
their online teaching practice.


​In order to help teachers and tutors get set-up and teaching online,

We offer FREE webinars & other resources on how to teach online.

Sessions focus specifically on teaching reading using an Orton-Gillingham based program or approach - such as Barton, Wilson, other programs or O-G training.

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Webinar Recordings
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Using Barton & Whizzimo to Tutor Online - recorded 3/26/20 - A webinar for Barton Reading & Spelling System tutors who plan to use the Barton & Whizzimo platform to teach online.

Using Whizzimo & all other O-G/Reading Programs - recorded 3/25/20 - A webinar for those new to teaching online. This webinar addresses how to adapt any O-G Program or method and teach online using Zoom, Whizzimo ​and your own materials.



     
    ​The Reading & Dyslexia Tutor YouTube Channel
     for more how to videos on tutoring online.
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The Online Tutors' Tips n' Tools Blog


​STEP BY STEP VIDEOS FOR GETTING STARTED - A curated playlist to take you through each step.
For more information on the Whizzimo teaching platform, visit Whizzimo.com​

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​​E-Book Resources for Online Tutors:
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The Online Tutor Toolkit
Updated version of How to Tutor Online - general edition

I thought your manual was succinct, easy to understand and gave me the step-by-step help I needed to climb this exponential learning curve. I start remote tutoring on Monday and know this would not have been a reality without your help. 

- Vanessa McNamara, Tutor

How to Tutor Online for Barton Reading & Spelling System Tutors
Updated for 2024! A practical guide for Barton tutors meeting & teaching students over the Internet.

​I highly recommend Janet's book. I bought it this morning and was up and running this afternoon. 
I have used Whizzimo for a long time as a platform for my face to face tutoring. Thanks Janet! 

- Julie Renaud Holcomb, Tutor
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Online Games for Tutors
How to find and make games for students when tutoring over the Internet.

My students will love having an endless variety of games and I love the ease of incorporating
customized extra practice for each of my students!" 

- Betty Macomber, Tutor

Get 3 Free Resources for Online Tutors:​
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