Building Strong Readers and Writers
One Step at a Time.
Grades 3 - 10
Is your child bright but struggling to read?
Is their writing unclear or disorganized?
Do they work hard yet see little progress?
Hi, my name is Brenda, and I’m here to help your child build the foundational skills to become a confident reader and writer.
I use an evidence-based approach called structured literacy that provides clear, explicit steps to reading.
With this approach, I’ve watched my students grow into confident readers, spellers, and writers.
Instruction Tailored to You
Grades 3 - 10
I work with students one on one in weekly 1-hour sessions.
My approach is deeply personalized. Whether your child has a learning disability or simply struggles in school, I design each and every lesson to meet your child’s needs.
Each session is predictable - with clear routines, explicit instruction, and steady skill-building, so that progress is visible and confidence grows each week.
My Approach
Safe & Peaceful
Learning is vulnerable, and students learn best when they feel safe. I build this safety into every lesson, from the color of my worksheets to the words I speak.
Humor is part of my approach. When students laugh, it creates space for trust, risk-taking, and a genuine growth mindset.
Structured & Explicit
Every lesson is structured and based in the science of reading. Instead of focusing on whole word literacy, my lessons break down the language into manageable parts. These parts can be repeated and practiced to automaticity.
Skills are taught in a research- based, systematic order, building off one another until reading becomes fluid.
Multi-Sensory
In every lesson all parts of the brain are engaged through auditory, kinesthetic, and visual exercises. This creates multiple neural pathways for the brain to make connections and retain information. Research shows this is essential for those with learning disabilities.