Private Reading Tutoring With a Certified Specialist (Dyslexia Support)

This private tutoring class is designed to support struggling readers, including those with dyslexia, using a structured, individualized approach based on Orton-Gillingham methods and the Science of Reading.

During our first session, we’ll focus on building a trusting and comfortable relationship. I’ll also conduct a brief informal assessment to identify your child’s current reading level and areas of need. Parents are welcome (and encouraged!) to share concerns or specific goals for their child’s reading journey.

Each session will be tailored to your child’s unique strengths, challenges, and interests. Lessons are designed to build foundational reading and spelling skills, support vocabulary development, and strengthen reading comprehension. Some possible areas of focus include:

Short and long vowels
CVC word blending
Digraphs and vowel teams
Diphthongs and syllable types
Prefixes, suffixes, and morphology
Decoding strategies and fluency
Vocabulary and comprehension skills

While the pace and content will be individualized, every lesson includes explicit instruction, multi-sensory activities, and meaningful reading practice. I believe students need to not only read the words—but also understand them. We will work on both.

You’ll receive regular updates on your child’s progress, along with optional resources for practice at home. These are never assigned as homework—just extra tools if you want them.

As both a certified reading specialist and a parent of a child with dyslexia, I understand the academic and emotional challenges that can come with learning to read. My goal is to help each student build skill and confidence—while rediscovering the joy of reading.