Welcome to Reading and Spelling Success!
Structured Literacy Intervention
Does your student struggle with reading or spelling?
I provide the Barton-approved Foundation in Sounds unit.
(developed by Rick and Lisa Weaver)
Does your student struggle with reading or spelling?
On-site Barton Tutoring available in Granite Bay, CA
Remote Barton Tutoring available nationwide
Learn what you and your student can expect from their Barton method tutoring.
My name is Cindy Deagen and I am a Certified Barton Tutor at the Advanced Level. Since 2012, I've been privileged to be a Tutor Specialist using the Barton Reading & Spelling System®.
My journey as a Barton tutor began as a volunteer with our local schools. It quickly became apparent that, with proper intervention, each struggling student's potential for success heightened. Their confidence levels increased along with their reading and spelling abilities. Receiving proper intervention through the Barton program made all the difference for these bright, hardworking individuals.
We must always know these students are extremely bright. They just need to be taught differently.
I'm Remote Barton Certified as well which enables tutoring via computer nation-wide.
Schedule your Barton screening. This ten minute screening ensures your student has acquired the auditory awareness skills within our language to begin the Barton program.
Additional tutoring options are available to strengthen your student's auditory awareness skills if needed.
For the past three years, I have also used the Forbrain® device, and when worn by students while reading aloud, has helped provide a significant enhancement learning proper awareness and fluency skills.
Save 30% with the link below.
I provide the Barton-approved Foundation in Sounds unit.
(developed by Rick and Lisa Weaver)
Remote services can be a great solution for students anywhere. Find out much more about remote services at this link.
It is very difficult to witness the number of bright and hardworking students who think they are not smart simply because they find reading and spelling difficult.
However, as a result of this wonderful intervention program, students gain self-confidence and 'I can do it' frames of mind.
These students need more than being told they can do it, they need to be shown they can do it.
Your son or daughter faces challenges that many others have overcome. This experience is shared with many high achievers. Here are a few:
“I'd like to help other kids with dyslexia, because I'm dyslexic. It was very hard, and I know that what I went through, other kids are going through.”
“As a child, I was called stupid and lazy. On the SAT I got 159 out of 800 in math. My parents had no idea that I had a learning disability.”
“The looks, the stares, the giggles . . . I wanted to show everybody that I could do better and also that I could read.”
“I discovered that being a little bit different actually sets you aside in show business; it makes you special.
You always try to turn your negative into a positive.”
Three of the six "Shark Tank" Sharks — Daymond John, Barbara Corcoran, and Kevin O'Leary — are dyslexic.
“I used to love reading when I was little, and then it became difficult and I didn't understand why. I thought, what a bummer, my passion all drained out of me. So when I found out I had dyslexia, it was like, oh, that's what it was.”
The Barton Reading and Spelling System® screening will determine if the student has sufficient auditory awareness skills necessary to begin Barton tutoring.
A Barton student must:
"These students are extremely bright. They just needed to be taught differently through explicit, multi-sensory methods…they need to be shown they can do it."
Owning and operating Reading and Spelling Success lets me experience the joy and satisfaction of helping my students succeed in reading and spelling.
I learned the importance of reading to children in my early years of study in child development.
In addition to being an advocate for reading, I also enjoy painting, color pencil art, reading, and education (we never stop learning). Outdoors we travel, hike, kayak: basically enjoy anything out in nature.
I am passionate about my family, friends, my dogs, and working with my students.
My favorite mottos are "Live, Laugh, Love" and this quote by Mahatma Gandhi: "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
testimonials
Cindy is so knowledgeable and passionate about this method because it truly works… our daughter, who is in first grade, is finally on her way to read and write, after years of struggle! She has transformed.
Cindy has given her a toolbox to learn, understand, and participate in a school environment that is not designed around the way her brain functions. As a result, our daughter's attitude has changed dramatically towards herself… she now knows she can do it! Magical!!!
- K. Jones
The Barton program was recommended when my son was struggling with reading in school. Shortly after starting his lessons with Cindy, he has made great improvements. The success has boosted his confidence and ultimately resulted in a love for reading…now he always has a book in his hand!
Cindy is very welcoming and patient, you can tell she really cares for her students and wants them to succeed. I'm amazed at what a positive impact the tutoring has made and I highly recommend tutoring with Cindy.
- A. Hartman
Our son has improved immensely since beginning to work with Cindy. His reading and writing have moved up to grade level and, more importantly, his confidence in expressing himself.
- T. Hall
Thanks so much for all your help. Matthew is thriving academically this year and even in subjects like English and Social Studies, which involve quite a bit of reading and writing.
- Lisa S.
Pleasanton, CA
Beyond the offerings of the Barton system, students may find some of these resources can accelerate their progress.
Forbrain™
Many of my students have accelerated their progress with these headsets. They are designed to isolate audio feedback to the user via bone conductivity. This is well worth exploring and more info can be found at forbrain.com. Come back here and use this link to get 30% off.
online (remote) option
We can set up remote sessions if needed. This is how I now work with several of my students with great success. Please contact me to discuss using this online option.
Barton recommended tools
Consider these additional tools recommended by Susan Barton for Barton students.
Get in
Touch
Email me or text me at 925-487-4483
Please contact me with any questions or to schedule a screening.
The Barton screenings are
necessary to ensure your child is a good fit for the Barton Reading
and Spelling Program.
Consider remote tutoring. I have had great success tutoring remotely for more than 3 years.
Thank
You
I will contact you to set up a screening session. This screening will be the first step in empowering your student with great reading and writing skills.
Please let me know if you have questions or need to discuss your situation.
