Becky Dawson-Marble, Literacy Specialist

03/02/2026

Believing in the power of read-alouds doesn’t take away from utilizing Orton-Gillingham methods, or the Science of Reading. It can only enhance a child’s experience through exposure to new vocabulary, modeling reading with expression and appropriate cadence, facilitating discussions that enhance comprehension, and above all, inspiring kids to be lovers of literature!
I use read alouds in my private tutoring practice. My students love it and ask for it! It’s a wonderful break from the hard work of reading!

Read-alouds are more than a joyful classroom moment—they’re a powerful, research-backed practice that supports comprehension, vocabulary, and engagement for readers of all ages. 📖✨

In honor of World Read-Aloud Day on February 4, the International Literacy Association is elevating the power and promise of read-alouds all month long. To begin, we're sharing our brief that highlights how read-alouds, alongside independent reading, strengthen literacy development and expand students’ access to rich texts.

Explore the brief and share with colleagues: https://buff.ly/tcqMndB

03/10/2024

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
The Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity has excellent resources!

12/04/2023

30/10/2022

This is an easy read and well worth your time. I respect the author’s suggestions and tried to live by many of them with my own kids and my students. Bravo!

Bestselling author and parenting expert Esther Wojcicki raised three highly successful kids. She shares the “unpopular” parenting rule that she wishes more parents would follow.

04/08/2022

Here’s to focusing on the cause, and not the symptom!

29/07/2022

CURRENT OFFERINGS

MULTI-SENSORY ZOOM SPELLING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS
Learn how to support your K-4 child using a fun, interactive, multi-sensory approach to master most frequently used words in writing as well as words for weekly spelling tests. This is a great opportunity to learn hands-on techniques and to pick my brain about spelling strategies for your child. Bring your own coffee!
Saturday, August 13, 12n-2pm (pst) Cost: $90, includes a hands-on kit for immediate use!

INDIVIDUALIZED LITERACY INSTRUCTION
Grades 1-4
I anticipate one or two openings in my schedule, starting in September. Early literacy is my specialty and I absolutely love working with young readers who are struggling or just emerging into the magical world of print. Please give me a call to discuss the specific needs of your young reader.

MATH AND COMPUTER SCIENCE SUPPORT
I am proud to announce that my daughter, Camryn Marble, has joined our team! Camryn graduated Valedictorian from Da Vinci Communications High School and is now a senior at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, majoring in Computer Science and Pre-Med, with a minor in Computational Science. She is available to tutor upper elementary and middle school students in math, via Zoom, and can provide tutoring or one-on-one computer sciences classes that she has developed for kids. Cami is especially passionate about encouraging and supporting girls who are interested in future careers in the math and science fields. Limited Openings.

COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY ASSESSMENTS GRADES 1-4
In the month of August, I am offering a $100 discount to parents who would like to have their child assessed in reading, writing, and spelling. The assessment is about 90 minutes in length, via Zoom, and will give you a detailed picture of your child’s strengths and weaknesses in early literacy. It includes a follow-up call or Zoom meeting to discuss your child’s results and to support you with a plan moving forward. The assessment is interactive and playful, while yielding detailed results and practical advice.
Please call or email for more information:
310-528-6455; [email protected].
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21/03/2022

Shel Silverstein ❤️❤️
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03/02/2022