School Wilson programs are good. What private instruction offers is more frequent sessions, instruction that adapts to your child's specific responses, and attention to aspects of their profile that a classroom setting cannot always accommodate. Many families find that 1:1 instruction outside school accelerates progress substantially.

A: The Wilson Reading System was developed from the Orton-Gillingham Approach and is an effective, evidence-based program. The difference is that OG is a framework — diagnostic, individualized, and flexible by design — while Wilson is a structured program with a defined sequence. I hold high-level credentials in both, which means I can use either, or draw from both, depending on what a student needs.

A: Yes. Private tutoring works alongside school services, not in place of them.

A: Yes — and this is an area of specific expertise. I hold graduate-level training in language acquisition and have supported learners from more than 20 language backgrounds. Dyslexia exists across languages, and instruction needs to account for a student's full linguistic profile.

A: Yes. I have experience with adult learners including those pursuing GED preparation and professional skill development. It is never too late to build foundational literacy skills.

A: This depends on the severity of the profile, the student's age, and how frequently sessions occur. Meaningful progress typically requires consistent work over months, not weeks. I will give you an honest picture after the initial screening — I will not overstate likely timelines.

A: I work with students from kindergarten through adulthood, including preliterate learners and students who have received prior instruction but have not made expected progress.

A: I work with students from kindergarten through adulthood, including preliterate learners and students who have received prior instruction but have not made expected progress.

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Yes. Virtual sessions via Google Meet are available and effective for many students, particularly older students and adults. I use digital multisensory tools to maintain the interactive, hands-on nature of the instruction.

A: No. You do not need a formal diagnosis to seek help. An informal screening can identify where a student is and what kind of instruction is needed. If a full psychoeducational evaluation seems warranted, I can refer you to qualified evaluators in the region.

An initial consultation is a free, no-obligation conversation — by phone or Google Meet — to discuss your child's history, your concerns, and whether what I offer is likely to be a good fit. There is no pressure to commit to anything.

A: I serve the Seacoast New Hampshire region, including Portsmouth, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Hampton, Newmarket, Rochester, and surrounding communities, as well as Kittery and York, Maine, and Newburyport, Massachusetts. Virtual sessions are available for families outside this area.