Every child deserves to become a confident reader, writer, and thinker. But for many struggling learners, traditional reading instruction and school settings simply don’t provide the support they need.
At Learn with Alyssa, we use a structured, evidence-based approach that builds the essential skills needed for literacy success. Our 1:1 budding reader (for 3-5 year olds) and intervention sessions (for kids Kindergarten to Adults), reading diagnostic assessments, and parent coaching packages are designed to accelerate progress by addressing the root causes of reading, writing, and cognitive processing challenges. We are in the business of optimizing your child's literacy journey and learning environments!
The Key Pillars of Our Approach
1. Explicit Instruction in Essential Literacy Skills
To become a strong reader and writer, a child must develop multiple skills that work together seamlessly. We focus on:
✅ Phonemic Awareness – The ability to hear and manipulate individual sounds in words.
✅ Phonics & Linguistic Phonics – Systematic instruction on how letters and sounds connect and the key components of the English written system/code.
✅ Speech-First Decoding – Teaching children to decode and spell words using spoken language as a foundation (which is innate!).
✅ Fluency – Developing smooth, accurate, and expressive reading right from the start.
✅ Vocabulary – Expanding word knowledge to improve reading comprehension and written expression.
✅ Comprehension – Teaching children how to understand, analyze, and think critically about syntax/language and readings. Building background knowledge through texts.
✅Expressive Language & Articulation - Developing better speech & language skills
✅ Handwriting & Spelling – Strengthening fine motor skills and writing fluency.
2. Cognitive Processing Support
Beyond literacy, reading requires cognitive efficiency. Many struggling readers have difficulties with:
✔ Sequencing – The ability to put sounds, words, and ideas in the correct order.
✔ Simultaneous Processing – Managing multiple steps at once while reading or writing.
✔ Processing Speed – Quickly identifying letters, sounds, and words.
✔ Listening Comprehension - Following conversations and multi-step directions.
✔ Memory – Holding and recalling information while reading or spelling.
✔ Inhibitory Control, Initiation, & Planning – Staying focused and organized while learning, developing executive function skills.
-By strengthening these cognitive skills, we help students read and write with greater ease, confidence, and independence.
3. EBLI Tutoring (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction)
We use the highly effective Speech-to-Print (aka Structured Linguistic Literacy Instruction) approach to ensure streamlined, research-backed instruction that leads to faster, lasting literacy gains.
What Makes Our Instruction So Effective?
📌 Personalized Learning – Each student receives an individualized plan based on their unique needs, developmental stage, and neurobiology.
📌 1:1 Expert Instruction – Your child will work directly with a highly experienced and trained literacy interventionist who is cross-disciplinarian.
📌 Comprehensive & Accelerated – Our instruction covers all areas of literacy in an integrated way, often yielding results in just 12-24 hours of instruction.
📌 Multi-Modal (multi-sensory) Learning – Reading and writing instruction is reinforced through speaking, hearing, saying, and writing.
📌 Integrated Behavior Support – We embed immediate positive feedback and predictable routines to foster focus, motivation, retention, and engagement.
What Can You Expect from Our Sessions?
With our structured approach, children experience rapid progress, leading to:
✔ Accurate, automatic reading, writing, and spelling✔ Improved reading comprehension and critical thinking✔ A newfound joy of reading✔ Higher school performance and self-esteem✔ Better ability to manage grade-level content✔ Less frustration, anxiety, and behavior challenges✔ Improved handwriting and expressive language✔ Stronger cognitive and executive function skills✔ A sense of belonging, connection and trust
Ready to Help Your Child Thrive?
If your child struggles with reading, writing, or spelling, our targeted interventions and warm and caring environment can help them make faster and deeper literacy gains. We offer the best tutoring for reading in Marin County or virtually using the best online learning platform.
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