Reading and Spelling Challenges
Reading & Spelling Challenges: How I Help Elementary Students Thrive Nationwide
Reading & Spelling Support Blog • ~3 min read
TL;DR:Many elementary students struggle with reading or spelling due to gaps in phonics, fluency, comprehension, or learning differences like dyslexia. I provide 1:1 online support using research-backed methods (Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell) and one-on-one guidance that meets your child where they are to help students across the U.S. build skills and confidence in reading and spelling.
Why Do Kids Struggle with Reading and Spelling?
Struggles with reading and spelling aren’t always about effort—they often reflect how a student processes language. For some children, this may be due to dyslexia or other language-based learning differences.
As an online reading tutor serving students across the U.S., I specialize in helping elementary learners overcome these hurdles using evidence-based techniques tailored to how each child learns best.
How Do I Help Struggling Readers Succeed?
What If My Child Has Trouble Sounding Out Words?
Phonics is foundational to reading. I use Orton-Gillingham's structured, multisensory techniques to help students connect sounds with letters and word patterns. This builds strong decoding skills and reading fluency.
How Can I Improve My Child's Reading Comprehension?
Struggling readers often focus so much on decoding that they miss the meaning of the text. I teach visualization, questioning, and summarizing strategies so students engage more deeply with what they read.
Why Does My Child Read Slowly?
Reading fluency is about reading smoothly and with expression. Through repeated reading and guided practice, I help students build rhythm, pace, and confidence so reading becomes more natural.
Why Is Spelling So Hard for My Child?
Spelling challenges often go hand-in-hand with reading struggles. I teach phonics-based spelling through structured literacy, focusing on patterns, rules, and word structure. This reinforces both reading and writing.
What Makes My Approach Different?
Nationwide Access: I work with families across the United States through 1:1 online sessions.
Multisensory Instruction: Lessons include visual, auditory, and tactile elements for better retention.
Progress Monitoring: I track growth and adjust instruction to each student’s pace.
Parent Communication: I keep you informed with regular updates and strategies to support learning at home.
Real Results from Real Families
"Stacy has been so great with my nine-year-old son. He has struggled with reading—from the basics to word problems in math. He is enjoying reading more and comprehending word problems now that he is more confident, and that is thanks to Stacy!"
"A teacher friend of the family recommended Stacy, and I couldn’t be more grateful! My daughter was struggling with all aspects of Language Arts, and not only has Stacy helped her improve academically, but she has also boosted her confidence tremendously... even her school teacher has taken notice!"
"Stacy does a great job with our kids! She goes above and beyond what we expected to give our kids the best tutoring experience!"
Ready to Help Your Child Overcome Reading and Spelling Challenges?
If you're ready to get your child the support they need, don't wait. Click this Contact Form to schedule your free consultation today and see how one-on-one guidance tailored to their learning needs can make a lasting difference. Let’s build their reading skills—and confidence—together.
About the Author
Stacy Wiest is a reading tutor who works with elementary students across the U.S. She combines structured literacy programs like Orton-Gillingham and Lindamood-Bell with one-on-one guidance that meets each child where they are. With a keen eye for root causes like vision convergence issues and a passion for building confidence, Stacy helps kids not only catch up—but thrive.
