Services
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A comprehensive literacy assessment is conducted to identify your child’s strengths, areas of need, and the most appropriate starting point for instruction.
This process provides a clear understanding of your child’s strengths and areas of need, along with a personalized plan to guide instruction.
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Individualized sessions are designed to build foundational reading skills through explicit, systematic instruction grounded in the Science of Reading.
For most students, Rachel recommends meeting twice per week to support consistent practice and meaningful progress.
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Student progress is regularly monitored, and instruction is adjusted to support continued growth and success.
You will receive clear communication and updates, so you always know how your child is progressing.
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Additional consultation time is available to discuss your child’s progress, answer questions, and provide guidance for supporting learning at home.
Personalized, one-on-one reading support designed to help your child build strong reading skills while developing confidence, mastery, and joy.
Location & Format
Individualized literacy instruction is offered in flexible formats to meet your family’s needs, including:
In Your Home
At a Local Library
Virtual
Investment
Investment varies based on service type, format, and frequency. Rachel is happy to discuss options and answer any questions during a complimentary consultation.
Recommendations are made following the initial assessment to ensure services are thoughtfully aligned with each child’s needs.
Let’s Talk About Your Child
Choosing the right reading support can feel overwhelming. A complimentary consultation provides an opportunity to learn more about your child’s needs, ask questions, and explore how Rachel can best support their reading development.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child needs reading tutoring?
If your child struggles with sounding out words, spelling, reading fluency, confidence, or begins to avoid reading, tutoring can help. Rachel begins with a personalized assessment to identify strengths and areas of need so families feel clear on the best next steps.
Do you help children with dyslexia or suspected dyslexia?
Yes. Rachel’s instruction is grounded in structured literacy and the Science of Reading, which is highly supportive for children with dyslexia and other language-based reading challenges. Sessions are explicit, cumulative, and tailored to each child’s unique strengths and needs.
What ages do you work with?
Rachel works with children in Pre-K through Grade 5 who need support with phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Instruction is always individualized based on your child’s needs.
How often should my child attend tutoring?
Most families choose one or two sessions per week depending on their goals, reading needs, and schedule. After the assessment, Rachel recommends a plan that feels both supportive and sustainable.
How will I know if tutoring is working?
Rachel closely monitors your child’s growth and keeps families updated on the progress she is seeing along the way. Families often notice stronger confidence, improved decoding, and a greater willingness to read within the first several weeks.