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We are dedicated to empowering our students and helping them realize that dyslexia does not have to limit their self-esteem or academic success. Through our specialized Barton dyslexia tutoring, we offer a personalized one-to-one learning environment tailored to each student's specific needs. As a reliable Barton reading tutor, we support our students when they feel overwhelmed and celebrate with them as they master new skills. Our team of reading tutors in Portland, Oregon, including our expert PDX reading specialist, is committed to fostering confidence and growth in every learner.

PDX Reading: Expert Dyslexia Tutoring in Portland

The Barton Reading and Spelling System, integral to barton dyslexia tutoring, is an Orton Gillingham influenced program that utilizes a simultaneously multi-sensory, explicit, and systematic phonics approach. Supported by research, it serves as an effective 1-to-1 dyslexia intervention, delivered by a qualified barton reading tutor or a pdx reading specialist among the many reading tutors in Portland, Oregon.

Meet the Team

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Miranda Barker

We are dedicated to empowering our students and helping them realize that dyslexia does not have to limit their self-esteem or academic success. Through our specialized Barton dyslexia tutoring, we offer a personalized one-to-one learning environment tailored to each student's specific needs. As a reliable Barton reading tutor, we support our students when they feel overwhelmed and celebrate with them as they master new skills. Our team of reading tutors in Portland, Oregon, including our expert PDX reading specialist, is committed to fostering confidence and growth in every learner.

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Catherine Gonzales

The Barton Reading and Spelling System, integral to barton dyslexia tutoring, is an Orton Gillingham influenced program that utilizes a simultaneously multi-sensory, explicit, and systematic phonics approach. Supported by research, it serves as an effective 1-to-1 dyslexia intervention, delivered by a qualified barton reading tutor or a pdx reading specialist among the many reading tutors in Portland, Oregon.

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Natalie Drummond

In Person/Remote Tutoring  Hi! My name is Natalie Drummond, and I am a former high school special educator and reading interventionist specializing in Barton dyslexia tutoring. As a neurodivergent individual, I understand the importance of building skills and fostering self-confidence. For the past 15 years, I have had the pleasure of supporting dyslexic students in navigating their identities as readers and writers. My experience as a PDX reading specialist has deepened my passion for creating spaces that allow individuals to access literacy as an act of liberation, resistance, and joy. If you're searching for a dedicated Barton reading tutor or reading tutors in Portland, Oregon, I would love to help. In my free time, I enjoy gardening, reading, dancing, and cuddling with my dog.

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Kristen Palomares

In Person/Remote Tutoring


Hello! My name is Kristen Palomares, and I am a dedicated Barton reading tutor specializing in Barton dyslexia tutoring. My lifelong love of reading drives my belief that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the confidence and joy that comes from becoming a successful reader.


Over the years, I have enjoyed volunteering with children and teens of all ages, from infants through high school students. My experience working with elementary-aged students has reinforced my passion for helping them build a strong foundation for reading, which is essential for lifelong learning. As a PDX reading specialist, I strive to create a patient and encouraging environment where my students feel supported, celebrated, and confident as they develop their reading and spelling skills. It is a privilege to partner with families and help students discover what they are capable of achieving.


Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family, getting lost in a good book, and sharing my love of reading with my young son. I hope to inspire in my students the same love of reading that has been such an important part of my own life. If you are looking for reading tutors in Portland, Oregon, I would be delighted to help!

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Cheryl Barker

In Person/Remote Tutoring


Hello! My name is Cheryl Barker, and my journey as a caregiver, nanny, and grade school volunteer has given me a profound understanding of the challenges children with dyslexia face. As a parent of two children who have experienced dyslexia, I understand the frustration and barriers in finding effective reading and spelling resources.


My daughter’s transformative experience with the Barton Reading and Spelling System inspired my passion for tutoring. Witnessing her confidence and self-esteem grow through this system was truly remarkable. The life-changing impact it had on her sparked my desire to help other families navigate the struggles my own family faced through Barton dyslexia tutoring.


With over five years of experience as a Barton reading tutor, I now have the honor of witnessing similar transformations in my students as a PDX reading specialist. Every day, I see how the Barton System empowers children and their families, fostering not just literacy skills but also confidence, independence, and a renewed sense of self-worth.


My mission is clear: to offer support, guidance, and proven methods to those affected by dyslexia. As a dedicated Barton reading tutor for reading tutors in Portland, Oregon, I am committed to ensuring that my students no longer have to struggle in silence.

Family Testimonies

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Nolan

Nolan

Nolan

We are dedicated to empowering our students and helping them realize that dyslexia does not have to limit their self-esteem or academic success. Through our specialized Barton dyslexia tutoring, we offer a personalized one-to-one learning environment tailored to each student's specific needs. As a reliable Barton reading tutor, we support

We are dedicated to empowering our students and helping them realize that dyslexia does not have to limit their self-esteem or academic success. Through our specialized Barton dyslexia tutoring, we offer a personalized one-to-one learning environment tailored to each student's specific needs. As a reliable Barton reading tutor, we support our students when they feel overwhelmed and celebrate with them as they master new skills. Our team of reading tutors in Portland, Oregon, including our expert PDX reading specialist, is committed to fostering confidence and growth in every learner.

Two smiling people sitting outdoors with trees and an umbrella.

Nolan

Nolan

The Barton Reading and Spelling System, integral to barton dyslexia tutoring, is an Orton Gillingham influenced program that utilizes a simultaneously multi-sensory, explicit, and systematic phonics approach. Supported by research, it serves as an effective 1-to-1 dyslexia intervention, delivered by a qualified barton reading tutor or a p

The Barton Reading and Spelling System, integral to barton dyslexia tutoring, is an Orton Gillingham influenced program that utilizes a simultaneously multi-sensory, explicit, and systematic phonics approach. Supported by research, it serves as an effective 1-to-1 dyslexia intervention, delivered by a qualified barton reading tutor or a pdx reading specialist among the many reading tutors in Portland, Oregon.

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Raf

Nolan

Raf

In Person/Remote TutoringHello! My name is Kristen Palomares, a dedicated Barton reading tutor specializing in helping children with dyslexia through Barton dyslexia tutoring. My lifelong love of reading drives my belief that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the confidence and joy that comes from becoming a successful re

In Person/Remote TutoringHello! My name is Kristen Palomares, a dedicated Barton reading tutor specializing in helping children with dyslexia through Barton dyslexia tutoring. My lifelong love of reading drives my belief that every child deserves the opportunity to experience the confidence and joy that comes from becoming a successful reader. Over the years, I have enjoyed volunteering with children and teens of all ages, from infants through high school students. My experience working with elementary-aged students has reinforced my passion for helping them build a strong foundation for reading, which is essential for lifelong learning. As a PDX reading specialist, I strive to create a patient and encouraging environment where my students feel supported, celebrated, and confident as they develop their reading and spelling skills. It is a privilege to partner with families and guide students in discovering what they are capable of achieving. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy spending time with my family, getting lost in a good book, and sharing my love of reading with my young son. I hope to inspire in my students the same love of reading that has been such an important part of my own life. If you are searching for reading tutors in Portland, Oregon, I would be delighted to assist you!

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