Ask Miss Wendy — Private Consultations and In-Person Assessments

Miss Wendy has been a Montessori-trained private reading tutor for over 35 years, teaching many students ages 4 to adult. She is also the author of Miss Wendy’s Favorite Phonetic Books, including 18 phonics books. She has developed the Miss Wendy’s Reading Phone, which helps young children to increase their reading fluency and comprehension. She has done extensive research on learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia, and has taught many dyslexic students. Miss Wendy teaches classes to help support parents as they teach their children to read, entitled, “Miss Wendy’s Reading Tips & Tricks for Parents”.

Now you can have a Private Consultation and/or an In-Person Assessment with Miss Wendy! 

For a small hourly fee, you and Miss Wendy will discuss your concerns about your child’s literacy needs. Click the link at the top of this page to contact Miss Wendy directly and request more information about what she can offer you, based on your needs and the needs of your child. You can also schedule a Private Consultation appointment, or schedule an In-Person Assessment for you and your child. ***In-Person Assessments are available in Southern Idaho, Northern and Central Utah and Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

 

+What you can expect from your Private Consultation with Miss Wendy via a Phone or Video Consultation:  * Miss Wendy will listen to your concerns with your child’s literacy challenges, and discuss how best to approach these issues. She will partner with you in developing an action plan to assist you as you work with your child. * Miss Wendy will answer questions about what to look for if you suspect a possible learning disability, as well as offer guidance when seeking out professionals for diagnostic and other support. ***Miss Wendy is not a doctor, and therefore cannot diagnose learning disabilities. * Miss Wendy will offer valuable advice that is very helpful when negotiating your child’s needs in public school. She has experience in crafting IEPs and 504s on behalf of her students. * Miss Wendy has developed simple reading games and activities that can be made at home. She will explain how you can help your child get excited for reading time using these games, and how they can benefit your child’s specific literacy needs. * Miss Wendy can answer commonly asked questions that she has received over the years from many parents, such as: —How do I help my child learn the difference between “b” and “d”, or “p” and “q”? Miss Wendy has a method she can share with you, and it works! —How do I know when my child is ready for the next reading level? —How can I increase my child’s reading fluency or reading comprehension? —How can I help my child’s spelling and word building? —How can I make the process of learning the letter sounds more FUN for me and for my child? —What are sight words and what are phonetic words? How can I teach them to my child? —What are the three essentials when teaching a child with learning disabilities? Hint…they are great for all learning styles! * Miss Wendy will be happy to answer any further questions you may have and offer more advice, as well as strategies for your needs and the needs of your child.

 

+What you can expect from an In-Person Assessment for you and your child:  * In addition to offering the above as needed, Miss Wendy will meet with both you and your child. This will most likely take place at your local library. Miss Wendy requires that a parent or guardian be present for the full assessment. Miss Wendy will complete a thorough assessment of your child’s reading skills using her own materials—and she may request that your child bring a book that they are comfortable reading. * Miss Wendy will test for the following: —Letter sound knowledge. Miss Wendy tests all ages, beginning with the basics of literacy skills, including the letter sounds. It’s surprising how many older students, and even adults, have gaps in their most basic reading skills that need to be addressed before moving on! —Phonogram knowledge. Miss Wendy tests for accurate pronunciation of phonograms, independent of the words. She will test for over 60 of the most commonly used phonograms. —Spelling/word building skills. —Basic knowledge of common sight words. —Reading fluency skills. —Reading comprehension skills. During and after the testing, Miss Wendy will give her assessment and offer advice and possible strategies for you to help with your child’s reading journey. She will help you develop an action plan—detailing how you can move forward with your child’s literacy needs. This includes what you can do at home to help them enrich their literacy skills. She will also give suggestions for professionals if needed, such as a doctor or a therapist, school counselor, private tutor, etc..

 

Miss Wendy would like you to feel free to discuss your questions and concerns during your consultation or assessment. Miss Wendy will listen compassionately and be sensitive to your needs.

This is a partnership between you and Miss Wendy to help assess your child’s literacy skills and any needs that they may have. Miss Wendy will offer advice and strategies to help your child succeed, as you choose to implement this action plan at your sole discretion.

BONUS! As a Thank You for meeting with Miss Wendy for a Consultation or Assessment, you will receive a discount on the Miss Wendy’s Favorite Phonetic Books kit! Contact Miss Wendy for further information about this offer at misswendysbooks@gmail.com.

 

Pricing Information: 

Private Phone or Video Consultation—

This is a thorough consultation, and is typically 1.5-2 hours. The first hour’s payment will be required in advance.
Fee: $40/hour, the first hour is nonrefundable. Additional time will be billed in 30 minute increments.

In-Person Assessments—

These are exclusively available in Southern Idaho, Northern and Central Utah and Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Miss Wendy will meet with both you and your child for an in-depth assessment, which is typically 2-3 hours. The first hour’s payment will be required in advance.
Fee: $40/hour, the first hour is non-refundable. Additional time will be billed in 30 minute increments. There will also be a non-refundable travel fee, paid in advance, not to be greater than $60, and be determined by travel distance.

Details of Purchase: 

No-Show Fee information:

Cancellations or rescheduling requests made less than 24 hours before your consultation or assessment appointment will be subject to the following fees:

No-Show Fee:  In the event of a no-show, for either the Private Consultation or the In-Person Assessment, the original advanced payment of $40 will be retained. Miss Wendy will be happy to reschedule the appointment as needed, for an additional one hour upfront fee.

No-Show Travel Fee: Miss Wendy will assess a reasonable travel fee at her sole discretion. If you are not present at the agreed-upon location for the In-Person Assessment appointment, Miss Wendy will make three attempts to contact you at your provided phone number. After the third attempt (approximately 15 minutes past the appointment time), your appointment will be considered canceled as a no-show, and the Travel Fee will be retained. If the appointment is rescheduled, an additional upfront travel fee will be required.

Terms and Conditions: 

Not for Medical or Legal Use: 

By using the Ask Miss Wendy Private Consultation and In-Person Assessment services, you acknowledge and agree that these services are not intended for or certified for medical use. Miss Wendy (Wendy Pedersen) is not a doctor, nor does she represent herself as such. You further agree that these services do not constitute legal advice. Miss Wendy (Wendy Pedersen) is not an attorney, nor does she represent herself as such.
If you have medical or legal concerns, it is solely your responsibility to seek medical treatment or legal advice. The information and advice provided by Miss Wendy is intended for your use at your own discretion, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.