Start with the reader
We begin with the person, not a preset pace. Goals, current skills, frustrations, and previous instruction all shape where tutoring starts.
One-on-one reading tutoring for children
When extra reading practice isn't enough.
Structured, multisensory instruction for dyslexia and persistent difficulties with decoding, spelling, and fluency. Adult learners are welcome too.
No obligation. We reply within 24 hours.
Barton-trained reading specialist
Washington State Excellence in Education recipient
Structured, multisensory, one-on-one instruction
Start with a conversation
Tell us what reading is like right now.
You do not need to know which program or lesson plan you need. Share a few details. We will answer your questions and tell you honestly whether Adept Reading is a good fit.
We read your note
An instructor reviews what you share before replying.
We talk through fit
Ask about goals, scheduling, online or in-person options, and current rates.
You decide what comes next
The consultation is free and there is no obligation to continue.
How tutoring works
A methodical approach, without losing sight of the person.
Reading difficulties can make a capable person feel stuck. Clear explanations, careful sequencing, and enough time to practice help replace guessing with understanding.
Learning moves at the reader's pace.
Teach in a clear sequence
Lessons use explicit, structured, multisensory instruction influenced by Orton-Gillingham principles. New skills build on what the reader already understands.
Adjust as skills grow
One-on-one instruction gives the reader time to practice, ask questions, and revisit a concept before moving forward.
Who we help
Support for readers who need more than extra practice.
Adept Reading works with children, school-age students, and adults, including readers with dyslexia and persistent reading difficulties.
This may feel familiar
- Reading is slow, tiring, or easy to avoid
- Sounding out words has not become automatic
- Spelling and decoding remain difficult despite practice
- A one-on-one pace would make it easier to ask questions
Not sure whether tutoring is the right next step? That is a reasonable question to bring to the free consultation.
Your instructors
Experience matters. So does being understood.
Good reading instruction needs structure, patience, and clear communication. Meet the people who bring those pieces together.
LaDonna Lehman
Barton-trained reading specialist
LaDonna has worked in public schools, homeschooling, and special education. She received the Washington State Excellence in Education award and focuses on helping struggling readers build skills without losing confidence.
Washington State Excellence in Education recipient
Brandon Lehman
Three years tutoring with the Barton Reading & Spelling System
Brandon helps readers work through difficult skills without feeling rushed. He breaks concepts into clear steps, changes his explanation when something does not click, and gives students room to ask questions and practice.
B.Sc., Walla Walla University
Common questions
A few things you may want to know first.
- Who does Adept Reading work with?
- Children, school-age students, and adults. Many readers come to us because of dyslexia or another persistent difficulty with decoding, fluency, spelling, or comprehension.
- Do you offer online tutoring?
- Yes. Online instruction is available. Ask about current in-person availability when you submit an inquiry.
- What does Orton-Gillingham influenced mean?
- Instruction draws on explicit, structured, sequential, and multisensory principles associated with Orton-Gillingham. Lessons are adapted to the reader rather than delivered from a fixed script.
- What happens during the consultation?
- We learn what has been difficult, answer your questions, discuss scheduling and current rates, and decide together whether tutoring is a good fit. The conversation is free and carries no obligation.
Still wondering whether this fits?
Tell us what is going on. We will give you a straightforward answer.