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102. You Might Need a Tutor If... with Ashley DiMercurio

102. You Might Need a Tutor If... with Ashley DiMercurio

Update: 2025-07-28
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Is tutoring just for struggling students? Or can it help confident learners too? 

In this episode, we’re diving into when, why, and how to find the right tutor for your homeschooler—with guest Ashley DiMercurio, certified reading interventionist and creator of Your Reading Tutor.

Ashley is a certified Reading Interventionist and passionate educator based in sunny South Carolina, a teacher, podcaster, and a mom to two. She excels in making online learning engaging, specializing in tutoring young learners using Koala Go. Ashley's expertise spans PreK through Middle School, focusing on Reading, Writing, and Spelling. She thrives on making authentic connections with students, families and educators, fostering their confidence and growth. 

You'll discover:

  • Signs your child might benefit from a tutor (even if they're not "behind")

  • How tutoring can support both struggling and advanced learners

  • Where to start when searching for the right fit tutor for your homeschool

  • What questions to ask—and red flags to avoid

  • How to find tutors that match your educational philosophy and learning style

Ashley also shares creative ways she engages students using games, movement, and personalized topics—from fishing books to Minecraft-inspired reading prompts!


*Take your family’s Love of Learning Assessment! Get your results and next steps in this free quiz!

https://pages.thefreedomscholar.org/loloi0


CONNECT WITH ASHLEY:

Get your checklist to show you when you might need a tutor and how to find one:  https://yourreadingtutor.kit.com/d8311731f3

Website: http://www.yourreadingtutor.com/

Instagram: @yourreadingtutor

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scholarshipgps


CONNECT WITH KAMI:

Schedule a free Homeschool Confidence Call with Kami:

https://link.thefreedomscholar.org/widget/bookings/fn

“Live with Kami” in Facebook & YouTube every Thursday at 12pm PST:  https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/live-with-kami

See our main website for homeschool help and resources: https://www.thefreedomscholar.com/

Join our Facebook homeschooling community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216184786279733

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefreedomscholar

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102. You Might Need a Tutor If... with Ashley DiMercurio

102. You Might Need a Tutor If... with Ashley DiMercurio

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