1:1 Literacy Instruction for Students

Students across the U.S. lack access to high-quality, equitable literacy education. Our goal is to decrease the number of students for which is this is true, starting in our home state of Vermont.

With consistent, individualized 1:1 literacy lessons, your student will learn the literacy skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

Literacy Spark instructors are highly qualified and hold certifications in a wide variety of literacy concepts. You can trust that your student’s instructor will help them become the most literate version of themselves.

The Literacy Spark mission is to provide high quality, equitable literacy education for as many students possible and that starts with your student!

Helping your student become the most literate version of themselves.

30, 60 or 90  minute structured literacy lessons designed to meet individual student needs.

Services include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Levels 1-5 decoding and encoding instruction, ages 5-adult

  • Early literacy instructruction - phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, phonics for decoding and encoding

  • Specialized instruction for accurate and fluent reading, including syntactic awareness, speed and expression

  • Specialized instruction for reading comprehension, including oral and written expression of understanding what is read

  • Specialized instruction for written expression, including targeted focus on spelling, sentence structure and grammar skills

  • Specialized instruction for genre writing, using approaches to instruction that target standards-based writing skills grades 3-12 as well as the college essay

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Providing you with a clear understanding of your student’s literacy level.

Literacy assessments and reports designed to provide you with a clear understanding of your student’s literacy level.

Our literacy specialist will collect precise data using a battery of informal literacy skills assessments.

Included in this service:

  • A complete skills assessment

  • A complete skills report

  • A 30 minute follow up meeting with student’s caretakers

Time required:

  • 1 hour for initial assessments

  • 30 minutes for follow up meeting

Cost: $125 total, billed before the service

Giving your student the support they need to write an effective college application essay.

Timely, high value 1:1 coaching to support your student through every stage of the college application essay writing process.

Students can access individualized instruction and editing services with feedback and positive reinforcement in two different packages. Sessions are available in-person or virtually.

Tier 1

One-time proofread with detailed written feedback and a 30 minute follow up meeting to review feedback with the Instructor.

Included in this service:

  • Syntax and grammar edits

  • Detailed written feedback about the core structural aspects of the essay

  • Suggestions/prompts for student to use during the rewriting process

  • One virtual 30 minute follow up meeting with the Instructor to review edits and feedback

Cost: $225

Tier 2

Start to finish instructional coaching through the entire college application essay writing and editing process. Includes four 60 minute sessions and email support between sessions. Students will end the process with a completed final draft.

Included in this service:

  • Four 60 minute virtual or in-person coaching sessions with the Instructor

  • Review of college application essay principles, student’s ideas and writing strategies

  • Syntax and grammar edits; written feedback regarding the core structural aspects of the essay for up to three drafts of the essay

  • Suggestions/prompts for student to use during the rewriting process during each session

  • Email support for the student the duration of the service (sessions 1-4)

Cost: $750

Testimonials

  • “I reached out to Emily when prepping for a school year during which I would provide instruction for a student with dyslexia in my class. My experience working with her was so positive. She was both collaborative and supportive and made sure to check in frequently so we were on the same page. It was clear that supporting me as a teacher and the student in their learning were always her top priorities. Emily’s style involves humor and fun to keep things light for both student and teacher. I felt supported and heard throughout our time working together. Above all, I trust Emily’s knowledge and experience working with exceptional students. I look forward to having the opportunity to work with her again!”

    -Middle Grades Teacher

    Maple Hill School, Vermont

  • “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

  • “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's admirable and 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

Were you referred by a Literacy Spark client?

If so, let us know! Both you and the client who referred you will receive 50% off your next (or first!) 1:1 Literacy Instruction session with Literacy Spark.

Note: Referring client will receive 50% their next session after the referred client completes their first 1:1 Literacy Instruction session. Please make sure to communicate referral information to Literacy Spark to receive your discounts.