Dyslexia tutoring
$85 per 60-minute session $65 per 45-minute session
- Session length
- 45 or 60 minutes
- Typical frequency
- Typically twice weekly
- Ways to pay
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- Step Up direct pay through EMA
- Private pay, same rate
Dyslexia tutoring with structured literacy
I teach children with dyslexia, or signs of it, how to read and spell with structured literacy, one clear step at a time. Families with a Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA) or a Personalized Education Program (PEP) account can often pay through Step Up.
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Who it helps
- Has a dyslexia diagnosis and needs steady, structured reading lessons
- Shows signs of dyslexia, like trouble linking letters and sounds
- Reads slowly and tires quickly, even with familiar books
- Skips small words or mixes up words that look alike
- Spells the same word different ways on one page
- Is bright and curious but avoids reading and writing
How it works
From our first call to your first progress review, here is what to expect.
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Free 15-minute fit call
We talk about your child, your goals, and whether I am the right fit.
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Baseline sessions
In the first one or two sessions, I use short educational skill checks and observation to see where to start. This is not a clinical evaluation.
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Two or three learning goals
You and I agree on a few clear goals, so you always know what we are working toward.
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Steady weekly sessions
In person or online, following the same calm structure each time.
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Four-week progress review
Every four weeks I share what has improved, what is next, and anything to adjust. You also get a short progress note each month.
What a session looks like
One 60-minute session- Check in and set a goal 5 min
- Review 10 min
- Explicit instruction 25 min
- Supported practice and strategy use 15 min
- Reflect and share next steps 5 min
The 25 minutes of explicit teaching are the heart of it.
Structured literacy, explained
Structured literacy teaches how written English works, directly and in a clear order. It is widely used with children who have dyslexia, and Orton-Gillingham principles shape how I teach it.
- Explicit
- I teach each sound, pattern, and rule directly and model it first. Your child never has to guess what the lesson is about.
- Systematic and cumulative
- Skills follow a clear order, from simple to complex, and every lesson reviews what came before so nothing slips.
- Multisensory
- Your child sees, says, hears, and writes each pattern, often with letter tiles or a whiteboard.
- Responsive
- I watch for errors in every lesson and plan the next one around them, so practice targets what your child needs most.
What structured literacy is
Structured literacy teaches the building blocks of written English directly and in a set order. Sounds, letters, syllables, word parts, and sentences are each taught on purpose, so your child never has to guess.
Many children with dyslexia are bright and curious, with big ideas to share. What they need is not more time staring at books, but a clear path into how words work. Structured literacy gives them that path, one pattern at a time.
Depending on your child’s baseline, lessons may include:
- Phonemic awareness. Hearing and moving the sounds inside spoken words.
- Phonics and decoding. Linking letters to sounds and blending them into words.
- Syllables and word parts. Breaking long words into chunks, prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
- Spelling. Using the same patterns in reverse, so spelling finally makes sense.
- Fluency. Reading smoothly and accurately, so attention can go to meaning.
- Comprehension and writing. Understanding what the text says and putting ideas on paper.
What I do, and what I do not do
I am a Florida-certified teacher with a master’s in literacy, and I am Orton-Gillingham trained. I teach reading and spelling skills, coach strategies your child can use alone, and keep you updated in plain language.
I do not diagnose dyslexia, and tutoring is not therapy or treatment. My baseline uses short educational skill checks and observation to plan lessons, not to label your child. If your child may need an evaluation or support beyond teaching, I will tell you honestly and point you to professionals who can help.
If your child finds reading hard but shows no signs of dyslexia, reading and writing tutoring may be the better fit.
Dyslexia and the Unique Abilities Scholarship
Step Up’s list of qualifying diagnoses for the Unique Abilities Scholarship includes Specific Learning Disability, which covers dyslexia. Step Up decides who qualifies, based on the documents you send.
| Fact | Value | Official source |
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| Who qualifies for FES-UA | The Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA) is for Florida residents ages 3 to 22, or through grade 12, whichever comes first, who have one of 23 qualifying diagnoses. These include Specific Learning Disability (which includes dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia), Language Impairment, Speech Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Other Health Impairment (which includes ADHD). | Unique Abilities Scholarship |
| What new FES-UA applicants gather | Proof of Florida residency, Social Security numbers, a birth certificate for younger children, and documentation of the diagnosis | Scholarship application checklist (PDF) |
| New FES-UA and Private School applications (2026-27) | November 15, 2026 | 2026-27 scholarship schedule (PDF) |
If your child has a dyslexia diagnosis, here is the usual path from application to tutoring:
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Gather your documents.
Step Up's application checklist lists everything new and renewing families need.
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Apply through Step Up.
New 2026-27 FES-UA applications are accepted through November 15, 2026. Step Up reviews each application and decides eligibility.
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Accept the scholarship.
New FES-UA students accept or decline by December 15, 2026. Once the account is funded, you manage the money in the Education Market Assistant (EMA).
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Choose a tutor in EMA.
In EMA, you open Marketplace, select Find Providers, and choose an approved provider who bills the scholarship directly. Step Up then pays the tutor after each session.
For the full picture, read the Unique Abilities Scholarship guide and FES-UA for dyslexia: what Palm Beach families need to know.
Working with evaluators, schools, and specialists
Your child does best when the adults around them share a plan. With your written permission, I can read an evaluation report you choose to share and use it to shape lesson goals.
If your child attends school, I can send short updates to teachers so practice lines up with class. If your child also works with a speech-language pathologist or another specialist, I am glad to coordinate.
You stay in charge of what is shared and with whom. I never need school records to start.
In person near Lake Worth Beach, or online
Sessions are one-on-one, 45 to 60 minutes, and typically twice a week. I teach in person within about 30 minutes of Lake Worth Beach and online anywhere in Florida.
Online lessons use the same structure, with digital letter tiles and a shared whiteboard. Younger children often do best in person, and we decide together on the fit call.
Format, frequency, and price
One-on-one, in person or online. Most families start with the typical schedule and adjust after the first progress review. The rate is the same whether you pay through Step Up or privately.
All rates and policiesQuestions parents ask
Can you tell me if my child has dyslexia?
No. I am a teacher, not an evaluator, and I do not give diagnoses. My baseline uses educational skill checks and observation to plan lessons. If you want a formal answer, I can point you to the kinds of professionals who evaluate for dyslexia.
Does my child need a diagnosis to start tutoring?
No. Many children start with signs of dyslexia and no formal report, and lessons target the skills your child needs either way. A diagnosis matters if you plan to apply for FES-UA, because new applicants gather proof of Florida residency, Social Security numbers, a birth certificate for younger children, and documentation of the diagnosis.
Does the Unique Abilities Scholarship cover dyslexia?
Here is how Step Up describes who qualifies: The Unique Abilities Scholarship (FES-UA) is for Florida residents ages 3 to 22, or through grade 12, whichever comes first, who have one of 23 qualifying diagnoses. These include Specific Learning Disability (which includes dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia), Language Impairment, Speech Impairment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Other Health Impairment (which includes ADHD). Step Up makes every eligibility decision.
Unique Abilities Scholarship guide How long will my child need tutoring?
It depends on your child's starting point and how often we meet. Most families start with two sessions a week, and we look at progress together every four weeks. I will not promise a timeline, but you will always know what has improved and what comes next.
Will you work with my child's school or evaluator?
Yes, with your written permission. I can read an evaluation report you choose to share, line up goals with school supports, and send short updates to teachers. You decide what gets shared.
Book a free 15-minute fit call
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- No cost, no obligation
- We'll talk about your child's needs and goals
- You'll get a recommendation the same day
Tell me a few good times, and I'll reply within one school day to set up your call.