Chicago Families Choose
Kids Up Reading Tutors
Families across Chicago—from Highland Park to Oak Brook—choose Kids Up Reading Tutors for evidence-based instruction that builds strong reading and spelling skills - fast.
Our reading (dyslexia) and spelling (dysgraphia) tutors use the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham to help students in grades 1–12 catch up, build confidence and learn to enjoy reading and spelling. Whether your child is homeschooled, attends CPS or one of Chicago’s great private schools, our 1-on-1 online sessions will help your child become a fluent reader, good speller and confident student.
Our Guarantee: Try it for a week. Love it or it’s on us!
"Daniela Feldhausen is amazing!! We started with her in April, worked hard all summer and now [in November] my 8 year old is reading at a second grade level!! She was still at kindergarten level when we started. Massive improvements thanks to her!!"
Second Grade, Chicago, IL
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Our Program
Grades: 1–12
Format: 1-on-1 sessions, dedicated tutor, Zoom. Why Zoom?
Goal: Catch up to grade level in months, not years
Approach: Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham
Schedule: Before, during or after school and weekends
Pricing: See our pricing and hourly rates
Why Chicago families choose our reading tutors:
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Evidence-based instruction with Orton-Gillingham + Kilpatrick
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Kids & teens get caught up ASAP
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Flexible scheduling
Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Tutoring for Chicago Families
If your child or teen is behind their peers, you want results quickly. As a reading and spelling tutor for Chicago's busy families, our intensive, targeted program builds the skills that drive rapid improvement in school performance and confidence. Online delivery means no traffic and flexible scheduling, so your child or teen can do more frequent sessions and get caught up more quickly.
Many parents choose 3 or more sessions per week for several months to help their child or teen close the gap as quickly as possible. Let's discuss a schedule that works for your family to get your child caught up, even with a busy calendar.
How it Works
1. Free 30-Minute
Intro Call
Get answers to all of your questions on a friendly call.
2. 1-Hr Screeners
We'll check your student's phonological and phonics skills and match you with a tutor.
3. Tutoring Sessions
Systematic, explicit instruction targeted to the skills your student needs to learn.
4. Follow Along
Check your student's Progress Chart and receive weekly updates.
5. Celebrate
See your child/teen's confidence grow in reading and spelling!
Kids Up Reading Tutors works with:
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Families in Glencoe, Lake Forest, Evanston, Northbrook, Long Grove, Geneva, Western Springs, Oak Park, and other Chicago neighborhoods
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Students who are homeschooled, or at Lane Tech, William Howard Taft High, Curie Metropolitan, Lincoln Park High, Kenwood Academy, Whitney M. Young Magnet, Francis W. Parker, British International School, Lake Forest, Roycemore and other Chicago schools!


Designed for Zoom, Built for Results
Our program was created specifically for Zoom, with one-on-one sessions that keep students engaged and learning. Flexible scheduling means more frequent sessions and quicker progress. Learn more in Why Our Online Tutoring Works So Well.
Our private reading tutors incorporate fun activities like:
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Phonological word play that strengthens sound skills
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Decoding nonsense words on an O-G blending board
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Fluency practice with engaging series like Diary of a Pug
Our Zoom Guarantee: Try it for a week. Love it, or it's on us!
"Being part of Kids Up Reading means being part of a reading program that your child will graduate from, and I like being able to see my son’s weekly progress as he crosses items off his learning chart. Daniela sends weekly reports, but honestly I can hear the progress because I’m sitting in the next room. :)"
Third Grade, Chicago, IL
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Frequently asked questions
Let's Come Up With a Plan.
Schedule Your Free 30-Minute Call and Demo with
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Reading Tutors for
Chicago Families
Reading in Months. Confidence for Life.
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