Christopher - Reading tutor - Kingston
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Christopher - Reading tutor - Kingston

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Christopher

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Christopher - Reading tutor - Kingston

J$10,621/hr

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  • Reading
  • Literacy

Professional, practical reading instruction in a private clinical setting in downtown Kingston.

  • Reading
  • Literacy

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About Christopher

Hi, I’m Chris. I'm a Kingston native, raised on the tried-and-true phonics and Science of Reading methods. I've recently opened Limestone Reading, and am dedicated to helping children find their footing, build their confidence, and discover the joy of reading.

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  • Primary
  • Lower Secondary
  • Upper Secondary
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    • levels :

    Primary

    Lower Secondary

    Upper Secondary

    Lower Sixth Form

    Upper Sixth Form

    Diploma

    Tertiary

    Adult Education

    Master’s degree

    PhD

    Other

    ACCA

    MBA

    Kindergarten

  • English
  • Japanese

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Japanese

Rapport is at the heart of my work. Many parents tell me their kids arrive at my clinic, tired after a long school day and then leave energized and proud. I think that’s one of the most valuable things I can offer, because a child who trusts their tutor will take the risks that reading requires.

**A Simple, Phonics-First Approach (No Guessing)**
I teach reading the “old-school way”. I don’t mean the lessons are stuffy or rigid. I just mean we focus on what works: structured literacy, phonics, and practice.

In plain terms, I focus completely on sounding out words (decoding) rather than encouraging kids to guess words from pictures or context.

Generally, lessons are built around a repeating cycle. We work through each of the general sounds as outlined in any number of popular system (UFLI, Acadience, Empower).

1) We read a real passage together
2) Identify a weak spot (such as the silent e)
3) Drill that pattern in several ways. I use total physical response (TPR), multi-sensory activities, and carefully chosen games.
4) Return to reading a passage.

Image of the repeating cycle: read, identify weakness, drill, read
We repeat this cycle, so the skills your child practises are always connected to real text.

Like training at the gym, lessons are built in sets and reps, with planned breaks in between. Rest is part of the work, and it keeps your child’s focus fresh.

Working With Your Child’s School
Feel free to bring whatever your child is working on at school. We want to work alongside your child’s teacher and school staff, not in place of them. Let’s make an amazing team to support your kiddo!

Daytime lessons may require your child to step out of class, so you’ll need to talk with your school about a daytime pull-out. Many schools accommodate this, and some can even set up a space in the school for your child to join an online lesson. We encourage you to reach out to your school and see what they think may be best.

What I Brought Back From Teaching in Japan
During my years teaching in Japan, I loved how their elementary schools balanced daily structure with an active joy for learning. I bring that same balance back to Kingston.

Lessons are structured, but they are designed to give children a sense of ownership over their learning. When a child realizes they have the tools to crack the code of a new word on their own, their posture changes. They stand a little taller.

On Reducing the Interference
In The Inner Game of Tennis, W. Timothy Gallwey describes performance as potential minus interference, or P = p − i. Part of my job is to reduce the “i.” That might mean confidence, fear of making mistakes, overwhelm, or learning methods that don’t fit how your child thinks. When the interference drops, a child’s real ability has room to show.


How Reading Tutoring Works Here
Instruction is always one-to-one and focused on the foundations of reading. Because every child is different, this isn’t a rigid, pre-packaged program. Sessions focus on:

- Decoding and word reading
- Reading accuracy, fluency, and pacing
- Building reading stamina and restoring lost confidence
- Understanding how written language actually works

Progress comes from careful observation, steady practice, and teaching that responds to what your child actually does while reading, session by session.

Online and In-Person
Lessons are available in-person in downtown Kingston, or online. In both cases, we follow the same cycle, building a customized path to reading fluency.

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  • J$10,621

Pack prices

  • 5h: J$50
  • 10h: J$100

free lessons

The first free lesson with Christopher will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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  • J$10,621/h

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levels

Primary

Lower Secondary

Upper Secondary

Lower Sixth Form

Upper Sixth Form

Diploma

Tertiary

Adult Education

Master’s degree

PhD

Other

ACCA

MBA

Kindergarten

All languages in which the lesson is available

English

Japanese

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