Our Specialties K – 12th Grades:* Reading* SoundSpell Phonics* Writing* Grammar* Vocabulary* SAT verbal prep* Montgomery County Magnet School Test verbal prepBased in Germantown, Maryland, Avid Readers is an academic tutoring service specializing in two disciplines: Reading and Writing. Our reading program focuses on the teaching of phonics, using our proven SoundSpell method, structural analysis of words, rules for spelling, reading fluency, comprehension, critical reading, and study skills.Our writing program covers a full range of subjects that include formal composition, emphasizing expository and persuasive writing, literary analysis, grammar with diagramming, grammar-based writing, sentence construction, techniques to improve style, vocabulary development, analogies, and logic. In addition, we prepare students for the verbal portion of the SAT and magnet school tests, and help seniors write and polish college application essays. History Established in 1991. Since 1991, Avid Readers has helped Montgomery County, Maryland students attending both public and private schools–kindergarten through twelfth grade–with specific academic challenges related to reading and writing. We also provide accelerated instruction to outstanding students seeking to excel in writing, grammar, and critical reading. Whatever the goal, we are committed to seeing that each student learns and exceeds expectations.
