Reading & Literacy Tutoring Services
Debbie Sexton offers personalized 1-on-1 reading and literacy instruction grounded in evidence-based practices. Sessions run 60 minutes online or in-person.
Early Literacy (K-3)
Foundational reading instruction following structured-literacy and science-of-reading principles: phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, fluency, and early comprehension. LETRS- and UFLI-aligned.
Struggling Readers (Any Grade)
Targeted intervention for students reading below grade level. Diagnostic-first approach: Debbie identifies the specific gaps, then builds a UFLI-informed plan to close them.
Dyslexia & Reading-Based Learning Differences
Multisensory, Orton-Gillingham informed instruction. Particularly valuable for students with a dyslexia diagnosis, 504/IEP for reading, or who haven’t responded to mainstream phonics instruction.
Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary (Upper Grades)
For middle and high school students: comprehension of complex texts, vocabulary in context, analyzing literature and informational texts.
Writing Support (Reading-Adjacent)
Essay structure, grammar, mechanics, and writing for high-stakes contexts (AP English, college application essays). Often integrated naturally with reading work.
Other Subjects (Case-by-Case)
Debbie’s primary focus is literacy and reading. Support outside that — math, study skills, executive function — is evaluated case-by-case during the free consultation. If it’s a fit, she’ll let you know. If not, she’ll point you to someone who can help.
What every plan includes
- Free 20-minute consultation before you commit
- Custom learning plan built around your student’s actual gaps and goals
- Evidence-based methods (LETRS, UFLI, structured literacy)
- Multisensory teaching with immediate feedback
- Progress notes after every session
- No locked-in packages — flexible scheduling, cancel anytime