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Reading and Spelling Tutors for Homeschool Families

Reading in Months. Confidence for Life.

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Why Homeschoolers Choose
Kids Up Reading Tutors

Homeschooling families choose Kids Up Reading Tutors when reading and spelling are hard, or their students have dyslexia or dysgraphia.

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Our reading and spelling tutors use Structured Literacy, the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham to help students of all ages catch up, build confidence and learn to enjoy reading. Our 1-on-1 online sessions deliver fast, lasting results.

"I keep meaning to email you about how amazing Genny is doing and how she reads ALL THE TIME now for fun. It's wonderful to see!  "Mom, just ONE MORE PAGE" is something I'm delighted to hear.”"

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  Mother of a third grader

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Our Program

Ages5+; elementary, middle and high school
Format 1-on-1 sessions, dedicated tutor, Zoom. Why Zoom? 
Approach:  Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham
Schedule2-5 sessions/week; mornings/afternoons; 45/60 minutes

Pricing: See our pricing and hourly rates

Mike Quinn

2026-01-13

My daughter, who is a junior in high school just finished her sessions with Kids Up Reading Tutors and it was a tremendous help. Her tutor was great and worked with my daughter to get over the hills she was struggling with and catered the lesson plan for maximum comfort for my child. I would 100% recommend Kids Up Reading Tutors to anyone who has a child that is struggling with their reading.

Courtney Parkinson

2026-01-06

Our son, who is in 1st grade in the DC area improved his reading and spelling skills significantly in a matter of weeks. He enjoyed each session, and it was very convenient to be able to do them virtually!

Hunter Kellett

2025-12-17

Our son goes to school in Alexandria, VA and started working with Kids Up Reading Tutors in 2nd grade after his standardized test results showed him behind grade level in reading. Reading has always been more challenging for him, but the tutors immediately made him feel comfortable and told him they would help make reading fun. Fast forward to now, he's a thriving 3rd grader, is now in the top reading group in his class, and is actually choosing to read books independently. We honestly could not be happier with our experience. The virtual format has worked really well for our son and helped us integrate it into our busy schedules. Overall, Kids Up is great and we'd recommend them to anyone.

Laura Decker

2025-12-16

We have had a wonderful experience with Kids Up Reading Tutors. They are professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. We are in San Diego and our six-year-old son has been working with Ms. Rachel for the last several months and we’re so impressed with the improvement on his reading and handwriting. And also in awe at how she’s able to keep him engaged over zoom when he gets squirmy. Couldn’t recommend them enough!

Nicole Kahle

2025-12-14

My name is Nicole Kahle and I have a 3rd grader in McLean, Virginia. Our son struggled most of 2nd grade with reading and it was starting to affect all aspects of his schooling. We tried tutors and other options at school but he wasn't getting the help he needed. We decided to try Kids Up Reading and it has made a huge difference for him. His oral reading fluency jumped from 52 wcpm on a 3rd grade passage on November 18th and to 88 wcpm on a passage on Dec. 9. We are starting to see his confidence improve also. The Kids Up Orton-Gillingham, online tutoring program is great, we definitely recommend it for any child who is struggling with reading and/or dyslexia.

Laurie Keegan

2025-12-03

Kids Up Reading Tutors in Easton, MD have truly transformed my grandchildren’s academic journeys. My grandchildren, ages 13 (in 8th grade) and 18 (in their first year of college), have both benefited immensely from the expert coaching at Kids Up. The tutors are highly knowledgeable, patient, and committed to each student’s success. Since starting with Kids Up, both children have shown remarkable progress in reading and spelling, and have gained significant confidence in tackling their schoolwork. We especially appreciate their expertise in supporting kids with dyslexia and dysgraphia, and their familiarity with the challenges of high school and college coursework. The flexible online, Zoom, and virtual tutoring options have made it easy to fit sessions into our busy schedules. Thanks to Kids Up Reading Tutors, our grandchildren are not only excelling academically but are also more motivated and independent in their studies. And they offer online or virtual tutoring services in addition to in person sessions. I highly recommend Kids Up to any family looking for top-notch support with their child's reading, spelling, dyslexia, dysgraphia, high school and college preparation!

Erica Zaritsky

2025-11-10

My daughter, Jordan, is in 3rd grade and has made incredible progress with Kids Up Reading Tutors! Her reading, writing, and spelling have improved so much since starting sessions. She even earned an A on her recent spelling test—including words they hadn’t practiced during tutoring! We began tutoring to support her dyslexia and strengthen her phonics and phonological awareness skills. The Orton-Gillingham–based approach has been amazing for her fluency, confidence, and overall love of reading. We live in Bethesda, MD, and couldn’t find any local tutors with the same level of specialization or structured approach that Kids Up offers. The online tutoring format has been incredibly convenient and engaging—it truly feels just as personal and effective as in-person sessions. We are SO grateful for the progress Jordan has made and for how much she now enjoys reading and learning. We couldn’t recommend Kids Up Reading Tutors more highly!

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Reading & Spelling Tutoring for Homeschooling Families

If your child or teen is struggling with reading and spelling, you want results quickly. As a reading and spelling tutor for homeschooling families, our intensive, targeted program builds the skills that drive rapid improvement in skills and confidence. Online delivery means no traffic and flexible scheduling

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
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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!

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young girl working with her online Reading Tutor

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.

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Our private reading tutors incorporate fun activities like:

  • Phonological word play that strengthens sound skills

  • Decoding nonsense words on an O-G blending board

  • 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!

"I would like to say thank you for an amazing couple of months of tutoring! I learned a lot and built a solid foundation to stand on in the future."

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11th grader Max, in a note to his tutor

Our Zoom Guarantee:

Try it for a week. Love it or it’s on us!

Frequently asked questions

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Let's Come Up With a Plan.

Book Your Free 30-Minute Call and Demo Here

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