Dyslexia & Literacy Tutoring

A Different Approach

Dyslexia Doesn't Mean Can't — It Means Differently

Children with dyslexia are often incredibly bright, creative, and capable. But the way traditional reading instruction is taught doesn't match the way their brains are wired — and that gap creates frustration, anxiety, and lost confidence.

The Orton-Gillingham approach was specifically designed for dyslexic learners. It's structured, multisensory, and research-backed — using visual, auditory, and kinesthetic strategies simultaneously to build the neural pathways reading requires.

At Wild Roots, we take a whole-child view: we know that reading struggles affect a child's emotional wellbeing, not just their academics. Our tutoring celebrates every step of progress while building a genuine foundation for lifelong literacy.

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Child working on literacy skills with a tutor

The Orton-Gillingham Method

What We Teach

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Phonemic Awareness

The ability to hear, identify, and manipulate individual sounds in words — the most fundamental building block of reading and spelling.

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Decoding & Encoding

Breaking words apart to read them (decoding) and putting sounds together to spell them (encoding) — the core mechanics of literacy.

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Reading Fluency

Reading accurately, at a good pace, and with appropriate expression — so comprehension can happen naturally without every word being a struggle.

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Spelling Patterns

Systematic instruction in spelling rules and patterns, building automaticity so that writing becomes less effortful and more expressive.

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Written Language

From sentence structure to paragraph organization — supporting the development of written expression alongside foundational decoding skills.

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Reading Comprehension

Strategies for understanding, retaining, and discussing what is read — so that strong decoding translates into true reading success.

Is This Right for Your Child?

Signs Your Child May Benefit

Dyslexia looks different in every child. Here are some common signs we see in the children we work with.

Diagnosed with or suspected dyslexia
Struggles with reading fluency or comprehension
Reverses letters (b/d) or confuses similar sounds
Significant difficulty with spelling

Shows frustration or avoidance around reading tasks
Reading skills lag behind peers despite effort
Needs support beyond what school interventions provide
Has not responded to typical classroom reading instruction

Meet Your Tutor

Angela, Dyslexia & Literacy Specialist

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With over two decades of experience working with children and families, Angela brings both expertise and genuine warmth to every tutoring session. She is trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach and delivers individualized, paced instruction that meets each child exactly where they are.

Angela works collaboratively with families, providing regular updates and home strategies so that progress doesn't stop when the session ends. She celebrates every milestone and builds the kind of confidence that stays with a child long after they've mastered reading.

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