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2010 Grand Ave Suite 5, Billings, MT 59102, USA

ANGIE'S STORY

Hi! I'm Angie Randak!

Angie Randak and her son who has dyslexia.

I began my journey into dyslexia tutoring when my son was identified as dyslexic. He was tutored using the Barton Reading and Spelling System, and it changed his life. As I watched my son go through the program, he regained his self-esteem, learned how to read and spell, and achieved the academic success he craved.


After witnessing my own child’s experience, I knew I wanted to help others who struggle with dyslexia. I sought training in dyslexia screening and obtained certification in the Barton Reading and Spelling System. In 2011, I launched Randak Dyslexia Services.


My team of trained tutors and I love to help children at all grade levels (and even adults) overcome dyslexia. We can't wait to meet you!

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Randak Dyslexia Services has been helping people learn since 2011. We are based in Billings, Montana, and provide one-on-one tutoring and dyslexia screening locally. We can also provide these services via the internet and have tutored students across the world.

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WELCOME TO OUR TUTORING FAMILY!

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Our team of dedicated tutors

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SIGNS OF DYSLEXIA

Does your child or someone you know have difficulty with...

Reading? Writing? Spelling? Math?

They may have dyslexia, meaning they process language differently.

And they're not alone. It it estimated that 15-20% of people have dyslexia.

Possible Signs of Dyslexia:

  • Trouble with sight words (the, would, because, etc.)

  • Slow and inaccurate reading

  • Messy handwriting

  • Poor Spelling

  • Letter reversals beyond first-grade ("b" instead of "d")

  • Confuses left and right

  • Frequent ear infections as a young child

  • Difficulty remembering math facts


Dyslexic people's brains process language differently. Traditional methods for learning to read, spell, and do math may not be as effective for them. Orton-Gillingham-based programs like the Barton Reading & Spelling System provide an alternative approach designed specifically for the dyslexic students.

SCREENING

Do we conduct dyslexia testing?

Angela Randak has been trained by the international dyslexia authority, Susan Barton, to screen all students kindergarten and older.

Angie Randak tutoring a dyslexic student how to read and spell.

The screening determines if a child has the symptoms of not only dyslexia, but also of dysgraphia – a condition that frequently occurs with dyslexia causing difficulty with the physical act of writing. Finally, we give a brief assessment for Irlen Syndrome, a light sensitivity condition often coexisting with dyslexia. Screening results and suggested school accommodations are put together in a written report.

Screening Details

  • 1 hour development and family history interview with parents

  • Detailed review of all previous records & reports

  • 2 hour child skill screening

    (Some things we screen for are warning signs of Irlen syndrome, auditory discrimination weakness, and warning signs of dyscalculia)

  • 1 hour report review meeting

The report includes ........

  • An in-depth analysis of all ten assessments given to the student.

  • A copy of all assessments given

  • List of assessment conclusions

  • List of recommendations

  • List of school accommodations

  • List of resources and assistive technologies

TUTORING

How we can help!

We provide one-on-one tutoring for both children and adults in our office. In the Billings area, we tutor in students' schools when permission is granted. Remote tutoring is also available, allowing us to tutor anyone across the globe.

Barton Reading& Spelling tutor with dyslexic child being tutored.

READING AND SPELLING TUTORING

Using the Barton Reading and Spelling System, an Orton-Gillingham-based program (the only type of program recommended by the International Dyslexia Association), we teach dyslexic students to read and spell in a way that makes sense to them and allows them to succeed. Owner Angela Randak is certified in the system and trains her tutors to use it.

REMOTE TUTORING AVAILABLE!

Barton Reading & Spelling tutor remote tutoring on a computer

*Reading and Spelling tutoring consists of 45-minute sessions offered either

twice or three times a week.*

MATH TUTORING

Multi-Sensory Math Tutor with Dyslexic child using the CRA method.

Students with dyslexia often struggle with math as well. We provide multi-sensory, dyslexic-friendly, one-on-one tutoring and homework help for our math students.

Description of the CRA method - Concrete Representation, hands-on, 3 Dimensional, Kinesthetic/Tactile, Representational/Semi-Concrete- Pictures of concrete objects or abstract shapes will be used in lesson, Abstract Level - This uses abstract symbols (numerals) to represent quantities and quantity relationships

The instructional sequence used for math tutoring

*Math tutoring is offered as either a 60-minute session once per week

or two 45-minute sessions per week. *

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Handwriting Lessons

Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing and often accompanies dyslexia.

Child with Dysgraphia using Handwriting without tears block to learn handwriting skills.

Improve letter legibility, letter spacing, spelling, fine motor coordination, and writing speed

Award-winning, multi-sensory handwriting program "Handwriting without Tears"

30-minute sessions twice a week

Typing Lessons

Typing is an essential skill, especially for individuals with dysgraphia. It can give students a leg-up in school, allowing them to become more efficient notetakers, writers, and more.

Child with Dysgraphia using a keyboarding program to learn to touch type.

Orton-Gillingham-based program

Customized word lists

30-minute sessions twice a week

before or after tutoring sessions

CONTACT US

Still have questions? Please complete this form and one of our trained tutors will give you a call.

Randak Dyslexia Services

2010 Grand Ave. Suite 5 - Billings, MT 59102