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Student Services

Individualized Instruction for Your Child

Mary Norton provides customized instruction for each of her students. With a deep understanding of learning styles and respect for each student as a capable and unique learner, she helps students reach their full academic potential. From the acquisition of literacy and mathematics skills in the primary grades to the mastery of complex academic content and process skills in the upper grades and college, Mary can support your child all along the way.

Reading Instruction

  • Phonemic awareness

  • Phonics

  • Reading fluency

  • Vocabulary

  • Reading comprehension



Grammar & Mechanics

  • Grammar

  • Spelling

  • Word study

  • Punctuation



Writing Instruction

  • Content

  • Organization

  • Word choice

  • Sentence & paragraph skills

  • Thesis development

  • Essay composition

  • The research process

  • Editing & revising

Standardized Test Prep

  • ACT

  • PSAT

  • SAT

  • ISEE

Academic Support

  • Subject tutoring

  • Academic coaching

  • Homeschool assistance

Study Skills

  • Active study strategies

  • Note taking

  • Test preparation

  • Organization

  • Technology supports

Application & Resume Consultation

  • Independent school applications

  • Summer program applications

  • College applications

  • High school and college resumes

Magnolia Learning Student Services
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