About Teacher Justine

Hi! I’m Justine, a tutor, teacher, and mom, who loves teaching reading, spelling, and writing and wants to share the why’s and how’s with you.

I started off as a Waldorf teacher believing a holistic natural approach to reading was the answer to everything.

My first daughter easily learned to read with this method.

But my second daughter showed signs of a struggling reading from preschool. I did not want to admit it and thought she just needed more time. By third grade, I finally had to admit that she was not learning to read.

That is when I began learning about beginning, struggling, and reluctant readers and how they need a direct, systematic, and explicit approach.

I can’t wait to share the best tips for helping your child in reading and spelling with you!