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Discover the Joy of Reading

In-Person Tutoring for Struggling Readers and Spellers of All Ages

Are reading and writing a source of anxiety or frustration for someone you love?

 

It doesn't have to be. Literacy Mosaic can help.

 

Cornelia Lockitch works with children, teens, and adults to help them overcome their challenges with literacy using EBLI, the gold standard of effective, efficient instruction.

She offers 1-on-1 and small-group literacy tutoring in South Orange County, California. 

SERVICES

IN-PERSON EBLI TUTORING for CHILDREN & TEENS

Instruction, guided practice, and immediate error correction are tailored to the student's growth areas, with an emphasis on cumulative skill development and application to writing. Includes regular parent communication.

Tutoring takes place at student's school, home, or a local library.

Rates vary depending on time of day and distance from Laguna Hills in Orange County, CA. 

INFORMATIONAL READING ASSESSMENTS

Looking for an independent gauge of your student's foundational reading skills?

 

An informational assessment provides a detailed written summary of results and actionable recommendations in areas such as phonemic awareness and oral reading fluency.

(NOTE: This is not a diagnosis.)

$200

IN-PERSON EBLI TUTORING for ADULTS

Sessions are personalized to the unique context of adult learners. Sequential instruction, guided practice, and application of new skills to other spheres of life support your loved one to develop confident literacy skills.

Tutoring takes place at a mutually convenient location.

Rates vary depending on time of day and distance from Laguna Hills in Orange County, CA. 

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Books, books, books

ABOUT

Cornelia Lockitch, M.Ed.

Becoming a proficient reader, writer, and speller is foundational to everything a person chooses to pursue in today's world, while developing a love of reading will enhance their life forever. My passion is making a difference in the lives of struggling readers, whether they are coping with a learning disability like dyslexia or working to resolve ineffective reading strategies. 

A bit about my background: I have taught students of all skill levels to read using speech-first methods both in Montessori and traditional settings. I have also been a private teacher to families looking for intensive remediation for their elementary-aged children, much of it focused on literacy (phonics, word study, grammar, literature circles). Most recently, my work as a founding member of Higher Ground Education, a start-up dedicated to mainstreaming Montessori, has included project management of new school launches, program development, and preparing curriculum materials for online and at-home use. 

 

Drawing on this diverse background and Science of Reading-aligned EBLI training, I created Literacy Mosaic to transform my students' experience of reading and writing to one of confidence and joy. 

Cornelia Lockitch, M.Ed.
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WHAT IS EBLI: Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction

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EBLI is a speech-to-print method of structured literacy instruction. It starts with a student’s everyday speech sounds and connects them to the spelling patterns of English in a systematic way. EBLI reduces anxiety and confusion because students start in familiar territory—using words they already speak and know—and thereby expedites their progress toward reading and writing proficiency. Students stay motivated as they move swiftly to multi-syllabic words and “real” books. EBLI is known for being highly efficient at getting results.

"We began working with Cornelia almost two months ago when our son was diagnosed with dyslexia. In this short time, he has shown remarkable improvement in his writing and decoding skills. His letters show improved form and he has more confidence in trying to sound out words. We credit Cornelia for his progress and development. Her background in teaching and literacy is phenomenal. We have learned a lot about the EBLI approach to literacy. Cornelia is very supportive of our son, makes learning fun, and provides us with detailed updates. We are so thankful that we found Cornelia and are excited for our son to continue his literacy journey with her.

Matt & Cheryl K., Irvine, California

Claire Brooks, MI

LITERACY

THE LITERACY MOSAIC

Like a mosaic, literacy is made up of many partsfacets and skills with complementary functionsthat fit together to create an integrated whole.

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    Cornelia serves South OC cities including Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, and Mission Viejo.

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