Specialized Tutoring Through Structured Literacy Instruction
Individualized, evidence-informed Structured Literacy instruction that helps children build reading and spelling skills through explicit teaching, purposeful practice and ongoing progress monitoring.
Dyslexia & Learning Differences • Parent Guidance & Structured Literacy Instruction
Online Support • No Diagnosis Required
Led by a Certified Orton-Gillingham Practitioner • Structured Literacy Specialist • Parent
What Parents Are Saying
“Our son was experiencing significant reading difficulties due to a learning disability. In a world that relies extensively on the written word, we knew that we needed to do everything possible to make him more a more confident and capable reader.
Over the last few years, our son’s work with Maryanne has greatly improved both his reading and comprehension skills. He aspires to study at the university level which may have been a serious challenge for him had we not engaged Maryanne. With her tutelage, we are confident he will be able to pursue his university studies. We also believe that it would not have been possible without Maryanne’s patience and guidance.”
Parent, Ontario
A Personalized Approach
It Begins with Understanding Every child begins with a comprehensive Reading & Spelling Assessment to understand their strengths, identify learning needs, and determine the most meaningful starting point.
Individualized Instruction Instruction is targeted to your child, with progress monitoring to guide what comes next.
Build Step by Step Reading and spelling are taught through explicit instruction that builds skills step by step, with cumulative review and purposeful practice.
Instruction Focus
Instruction is personalized to your child's learning needs and may focus on developing:
✔ Decoding and encoding
✔ Phonological awareness
✔ Syllable patterns and spelling rules
✔ Morphology
✔ Irregular words
✔ Reading fluency and comprehension
Is 1:1 Instruction Right for My Child?
1:1 instruction may be appropriate for children who:
✔ Would benefit from consistent, individualized reading and spelling instruction
✔ Need direct teaching and ongoing guidance from an experienced specialist
✔ Benefit from explicit, systematic Structured Literacy instruction
✔ Need instruction that adapts as their skills develop
What You Can Expect
Session Format: Online, 50-minute individualized sessions. For families beginning 1:1 instruction, a minimum of two sessions per week supports consistent learning, repetition and progress.
Your child's learning needs and progress guide every session.
✔ Explicit, structured instruction that builds skills step by step
✔ Purposeful review to build accuracy and automaticity
✔ Ongoing progress monitoring and adjustments to instruction
✔ Regular communication about your child's progress
✔ A focus on growing confidence and independence
Start with Understanding: Reading & Spelling Assessment
Every child begins with a comprehensive Structured Literacy Assessment.
The assessment provides the clarity needed to understand your child's strengths, identify meaningful next steps, and personalize instruction from the very first lesson.
I'd be happy to learn about your child's literacy journey, answer your questions, and help you determine whether 1:1 Structured Literacy Instruction is the right fit for your family.
