When Your Child Needs More Support Than School Can Offer

We provide expert one-on-one literacy instruction that helps students feel seen, supported, and successful.

Summer Literacy Sessions Are Now Open!

Our 6-week summer program is designed to help your child grow stronger in reading and writing before the school year begins.

2 sessions/week required • Flexible scheduling • Limited availability to ensure quality

How we help students thrive.

  • Meet And Learn

    We begin with a learning assessment to get to know your child — their strengths, struggles, and learning style.

  • Plan With Purpose

    We design a custom instruction plan grounded in evidence-based methods and your child’s specific goals.

  • Grow With Guidance

    Each session is engaging, structured, and focused on real progress — while making your child feel seen and supported.

  • Celebrate Progress

    You’ll receive regular updates and suggestions for how to support your child’s growth outside of sessions.

Focused Support. Personalized Plans. Meaningful Results.

In a one-to-one setting, instruction is tailored to your child’s unique strengths, challenges, and learning pace.

There’s no rushing to keep up or waiting to catch on — just consistent, individualized support that meets your child right where they are.

With a dedicated literacy expert guiding each session, students build skills more efficiently, gain confidence, and experience steady, measurable progress.

Trusted by families who’ve been there.

  • “We began working with Emily when we recognized our son’s reading and writing challenges in first grade. Her commitment to his learning and the way she teaches is not only massively effective, it comes from a place of care.”

    Andrew F. / Parent of 5th Grade Student

  • “My dyslexic child has been working with Emily since shortly after diagnosis in third grade. Emily is so knowledgeable and skilled at not only the technical aspects of structured literacy instruction but also at connecting with and engaging reluctant readers/writers! The results have been truly stunning – not only have my child’s reading fluency, spelling, and written expression skills improved exponentially, but their confidence has been boosted, positively impacting all aspects of my child’s life.”

    Grace P. / Parent of 4th Grade Student

  • “I just didn’t know the rules and that made it really hard for me to spell and read. But now I know a lot more! I’m getting faster at spelling words right. Stuff makes more sense, and it’s a lot more fun to read.”

    5th Grade Student

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One-to-One Instruction That Works Year-Round.

Our one-to-one literacy instruction is available year-round for students in grades K–12. Whether your child needs ongoing support, a confidence boost, or help catching up, we meet them where they are — and help them move forward.

Sessions are designed to fit your family’s schedule while providing the consistency students need to build momentum and make lasting progress.

✓ Expert instructors with deep literacy knowledge

✓ Individualized instruction aligned to student needs

✓ Available during the school year and summer

✓ Weekly or twice-weekly sessions

✓ Support for reading, writing, fluency, and comprehension

So far, Literacy Spark has provided specialized literacy instruction for…

14 students in 2025

More than 326 students since forming in 2014!

 FAQs

  • Many families come to us because their child is struggling with reading, writing, or comprehension — or because school support just isn’t enough. Others want to help their child grow in confidence or deepen their love of reading. If you’re wondering whether our instruction is the right fit, we’re happy to talk through your child’s unique needs and goals.

  • Each session is fully customized based on your child’s learning needs. We use evidence-based strategies, engaging texts, and personalized instruction to build skills step by step — all while keeping things positive and encouraging. Our instructors come prepared with a plan, but always respond to what your child needs in the moment.

  • We recommend at least one session per week for steady progress. For students who need extra support or are working toward specific goals, two sessions per week can make a big difference. We’re happy to help you find the right frequency for your family.

  • Yes! We work with students throughout the school year and summer. Some families use sessions to ensure learning progress during school breaks, while others continue year-round for consistent growth and confidence. Flexible scheduling makes it easy to fit instruction into your family’s routine.

  • Rates vary slightly depending on the instructor and session length, but most families pay between $65-$75 per session. We’re committed to providing high-quality instruction that’s worth your investment — and we’ll always be transparent about pricing before you commit to anything.

  • Our instructors are experienced educators with deep knowledge of literacy development and a strong commitment to building trusting relationships with students. All of our instructors hold teaching licenses, some have advanced degrees, and all receive ongoing training to stay current with best practices. Beyond their qualifications, they’re warm, encouraging, and passionate about helping students grow.

  • Getting started is simple! Just book a free consultation and we’ll schedule a time to meet to learn more about your child and recommend the best next steps. There’s no pressure — just a chance to explore if we’re the right fit for your family.