A live phonological & phonemic awareness check so you can see where things break down.
10 Minutes with You
Clear, honest feedback in plain English; what's happening, why it's happening and where we'd start.
A Hand-Picked Game For Your Child
Before you leave, I'll choose one custom video game - specifically matched to what your child needs first.
10 Minutes with Your Child
A live phonological & phonemic awareness check so you can see where things break down.
10 Minutes with You
Clear, honest feedback in plain English; what's happening, why it's happening and where we'd start.
A Hand-Picked Game For Your Child
Before you leave, I'll choose one custom video game - specifically matched to what your child needs first.
No Diagnosis? No Problem
You know something's wrong.
This mini assessment will help you see exactly where your child is struggling, no graphs, no eduspeak, just me, you, and your child figuring it out together.
Three Paths Forward We'll find your child's starting point
By the end of the consult, you’ll know which track fits best. All are 12-week, one-on-one, gamified, structured literacy programs.
ACTIVE READER FOUNDATIONS Phoneomic Awareness, Handwriting & Syllables
For early or struggling readers who still need the basics to finally click.
We’ll build:
Making the letter-sound connection
Multi-sensory handwriting practice
Phoneomic Articulation
This is the missing link between speech and text
WHY IS ENGLISH SO WEIRD? Introduction to English Orthography
For kids who “know their sounds” but still can’t spell or remember patterns.
We’ll explore:
English spelling patterns
Why words look the way they do
How to stop memorizing and start understanding
For the child who keeps asking “...But WHY?”
MORPHOPHONEMIA Rocket Fuel for Vocabulary & Comprehension
For older kids and teens who need more than basic phonics.
We’ll dig into:
Morphology (roots, prefixes, suffixes)
Etymology (where words come from)
Structured word analysis
Boost test scores and real-world reading
Built for dyslexic learners but great for all levels
Hi! I'm Kate.
I’ve been teaching reading for over twenty years, to students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
I’ve been:
An English teacher in Compton, learning the hard way that enthusiasm isn’t enough
A reading teacher for four-year-olds, discovering how the foundations of literacy are truly built
A dyslexia therapist working online with students who once thought they’d “never” be good readers
Along the way, I trained in multiple proven programs (Lindamood-Bell, Words in Color, Tattum Reading) and completed advanced practicum through the IDA-accredited Lexercise Professional Education program. I am a certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Therapist.
I also bring a background in yoga and body-mind practices into my sessions—because sometimes the brain needs a headstand, a laugh, or a deep breath before it’s ready to learn.
Underneath all of that is something simple: I really, really love teaching kids how to read—and I take their struggles seriously.
My child already does phonics at school. How is this different?
Most school phonics programs skim the surface. In this work, we target the underlying processing skills (phonological & phonemic awareness, orthography, morphology) that make reading actually work.
Can you help with dysgraphia and handwriting?
Yes. Handwriting is built into Active Reader Foundations and integrated where needed in the other paths.
What ages do you work with?
Roughly early elementary through teens. We’ll know quickly if your child is a good fit — and I’ll be honest if I’m not the right person.
Do you work with kids with ADD?
Is online learning really as effective as in-person?