Rising Readers
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Christina BenteL, M.Ed
Literacy Education Specialist | Tutor
NOW OFFERING MATH TUTORING!
MS. TINA
Ms. Tina’s passion for teaching has been a lifelong calling, and her dedication to children, combined with her commitment to activism and positive change, led to her role in Montessori education, which she practiced for well over a decade. While initially taking the IMSE Orton-Gillingham training to enhance her Montessori practice, she quickly recognized its potential to benefit a wide range of children from diverse backgrounds and varied learning profiles. This realization inspired her to bring her passion and expertise to early literacy tutoring, where she can help students learn in the way that works best for them.
As a child advocate, Ms. Tina has a remarkable ability to connect with children on their level. She believes in a holistic and nurturing approach to education; creating a safe environment where children can develop self-confidence in their learning. She values open communication with families and prioritizes teamwork in the educational process.
Ms. Tina holds a Masters in Education and AMI International Diploma. She has received trainings in IMSE Orton-Gillingham, Visualizing and Verbalizing and extensive practice with the Barton and Wilson programs.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
~Dr. Seuss
Credentials
In addition to teaching in classrooms for over 15 years, Ms. Tina holds a Master’s in Education from Loyola University, with specializations in Early Childhood and Montessori Education. She earned an Association Montessori Internationale Diploma, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development with specializations in Cultural Diversity Awareness. She is a lifelong, passionate scholar who continues to learn and keep up to date with the latest research and methodologies used in schools as it pertains to literacy.
Ms. Tina is currently enrolled in UC Riverside’s Post-Masters Certification program in Education Therapy.
Professional Affiliations:
- ILA - International Literacy Association
- The Reading League, CA
- NAEYC - National Association for Education of Young Children
- BAMA - Bay Area Montessori Association
- AMI- Association Montessori Internationale
- AMS - American Montessori Society
Methodology
Discover a tailored approach to learning with Rising Readers! Drawing from a range of research-backed methodologies, I leverage the science of reading to support students effectively.
While maintaining a structured framework, I adapt my methods to cater to the unique needs of each student (individualized lesson plans). Embracing a multi-sensory approach, we explore concepts through diverse activities like writing in sand, tracing bumps, clay formation, and body movements for a comprehensive learning experience. Our sessions go beyond the traditional methods for reading comprehension; incorporating elements like reading theater, partnered reading, repeat reading, and decodable readers. I use mindfulness, conversations, and
laughter to create a positive and engaging environment.
Join me for an enriching educational journey where personalized strategies and varied techniques come together to foster academic growth and a love of reading!
We hope to hear from you!
Contact Number: 971-219-7816
Email: Risingreadersabc@gmail.com
Facebook: Rising Readers LLC
Instagram: @Risingreadersabc
Webpage: www.RisingReadersAbc.com
Current Offerings:
CORE/PAST/OG Reading Assessments
- 45 Minute Sessions: In-person / Remote
- 55 Minute Sessions: In-person / Remote
- NEW! 45 Minute Math Sessions: In-person
Parent Testimonials
“Our sessions with Ms.Tina are such a welcome part of our week. Our son loves his time and asks when he gets to go back after every session. He has so much fun hanging out with Ms.Tina; but he’s really learning to read, write and spell! The individual, one-on-one time is such a game changer.
Tina’s methods are remarkable and she is truly a gem. We are so lucky” ~ E.E.
"My son loves going to see "Ms Tina" every week. She makes the sessions so fun and engaging. She also does a great job keeping me (mom) updated on his progress!" ~ S.T.
“Our 6 year old has been working with Ms. Tina for about 6 months. Ms. Tina is very nurturing and created a warm, caring environment that made our daughter very comfortable from the start. This helped our daughter be able to dive right in to working with Ms. Tina. Our daughter already had a foundation for reading. Ms. Tina has worked with her to build on this foundation with proven methods to further advance both her reading and writing skills. Ms. Tina also makes the lessons fun and engaging, and our daughter loves coming to see her each week and really enjoys her lessons. I would highly recommend Ms. Tina to anyone looking to advance their child's reading and writing journey” ~N.P.
