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Reading Skills Are The Building Blocks Of Your Child's Future.

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About Me

At Reading with Ms. Joy

I offer personalized, 1-on-1 literacy tutoring for children who are struggling with reading, spelling, or foundational literacy skills — often due to dyslexia or related learning differences.

What Is Dyslexia?
As defined in 2025, dyslexia is a brain-based learning difference that affects how children process written language — even when they are bright and capable. With the right support, children with dyslexia can thrive as confident, capable readers.

My instruction is grounded in the Orton-Gillingham Structured Literacy approach, delivered through fun, interactive Zoom sessions. Lessons are 30–40 minutes, multisensory, and fully customized to your child’s needs.

Whether your child is in elementary school or older and still developing core skills, I work closely with families to ensure consistent progress, confidence, and long-term reading success.

Skill-Based Learning for Reading Success

As your Dyslexia Tutor Specialist

I focus on skill-based methods to help your child become a confident and successful reader.

Goal: My goal is to support your child’s reading journey with a structured, skill-based approach that leads to lasting success. In reading with Ms. Joy, learners actively engage with the material, understanding not just what they are learning, but also why it matters and how to apply their knowledge in a meaningful and purposeful way. I aim to foster critical thinking and reasoning skills, moving beyond rote memorization while emphasizing the importance of understanding in the learning process.

Letter formation—Preventing confusion between ‘b’ and ‘d’

Effective letter formation is essential for preventing reversals commonly seen with ‘b’ and ‘d.’ Skill-based instruction reduces confusion by teaching distinct letter formations and providing tools and strategies to verify whether a letter is ‘b’ or ‘d.’

Here’s How We Achieve Success Together

Teach Skills in Isolation: Introduce and explain each concept clearly.
Reinforce Learning with Practice: Provide structured activities to practice new skills.
Observe Independent Use of skills: Monitor progress and support the application of taught skills.

What to Expect in Our Sessions

Ongoing Assessment: Regularly check comprehension and adjust teaching methods.
Varied Learning Activities: Use auditory, kinesthetic, and visual techniques for effective learning.
Systematic Progression: Guide your child from basic to advanced reading skills.

Enhancing confidence and improving reading skills through personalized tutoring. I partner with families to support and nurture your child’s growth.

My approach, guided by three core principles , focuses on:

I Don’t Even Know How to Say Thank You…

A mom shares how her daughter, once overwhelmed by reading, now loves it — thanks to Ms. Joy’s patient, skill-building support.

“All the odds were stacked against her… but now, she reads outside of school because she wants to. I see the fruits of your labor, Ms. Joy — in her skills, her attitude, and her confidence. I’m so thankful.”

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Due to limited availability, please reach out to me before booking on the calendar to confirm a mutually convenient time and day. Fridays generally offer the most availability for calls and screenings.