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Why San Diego Area Families Choose Kids Up Reading Tutors

Families across San Diego choose Kids Up Reading Tutors when they want evidence-based instruction and fast, lasting results. See examples of our students' success!

 

Our reading and dyslexia 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. Whether your child attends SDPS or one of San Diego's great private schools, our 1-on-1 online sessions fit your busy schedule.

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

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Our Program

Grades1–12
Format 1-on-1 sessions, dedicated tutor, Zoom. Why Zoom? 
GoalCatch up to grade level in months, not years
Approach:  Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham
Schedule:  Before, during or after school and weekends

Why San Diego families choose our reading and dyslexia tutors:

  • Convenient scheduling and clear progress measures

  • Intensive option for rapid improvement

  • Private-school and SDPS experience, including collaboration with school teams

We’ve had an amazing experience with Kids Up Reading Tutors. My daughter Peyton, who is going into 6th grade, has always struggled with reading fluency and comprehension, and reading was something she dreaded. We had tried other tutors in the past with little success, so I was skeptical at first. This summer completely changed everything. Peyton now picks up a book and reads for fun, which still blows my mind! Her confidence has skyrocketed, and the progress she’s made in just a few months has been incredible. We live in Minnesota and do all of her sessions through online tutoring, which has been so convenient for our schedule. Peyton absolutely loves working with Savanah, and that connection has made a huge difference. The Orton-Gillingham–based instruction and personalized approach are exactly what she needed. I’m so grateful to Daniela and the whole Kids Up Reading Tutors team for creating a program that truly changes lives. If you’re looking for help with dyslexia, fluency, reading comprehension, or spelling challenges, I can’t recommend them enough. Virtual tutoring has been a game-changer for us, and this has been by far the most effective support we’ve found.

Trevor Kruse

2025-09-02

I highly recommend Kids Up Reading Tutors for any family navigating reading challenges! We live in Northern Virginia, and our children have been working with Kids Up Reading Tutors for the past year. Our 3rd grader struggled with reading fluency since kindergarten. The structured, Orton-Gillingham-based approach that Daniela and her tutors use made a noticeable difference within just a few weeks, and within a few months, he was reading fluently and enjoying books at his grade level. It has also been a great help for spelling. We enrolled our kindergartener in tutoring through the summer to establish a solid foundation in reading fluency and comprehension before entering 1st grade. The tutors are great, and the lessons are tailored to each child’s progress. But above all, the sessions are online through Zoom. I was a little skeptical at first, but it runs seamlessly and makes everything so much more practical. My only regret is not having found them before third grade!

Sabrina Mocquery

2025-08-28

We are happy to have found this excellent group of professionals, who are highly qualified and trained to work with children using the Orton-Gillingham method. For several months now, we have been working on my 8-year-old son’s reading and writing difficulties. We started in the middle of his second grade year. It’s incredible how much progress he’s made since he started taking weekly online private lessons with the same teacher. We understand that it’s very important for him to have a learning routine with the same person, so he can maintain his learning bond and progress more quickly. Having online classes has helped tremendously in keeping up with the pace of the lessons and ensuring we have several sessions each week. We’ve been able to keep them even while traveling, on vacation, and during our daily routine, when it’s often easier for everyone to connect online from home. We’ve really grown fond of their teacher and hope to meet her in person someday. Thank you so much for everything! Julia. Bethesda, Maryland

Julia Gonzalez Curtolo

2025-08-07

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Reading & Dyslexia Tutoring for San Diego Area Families

If your child or teen is behind their peers, you want results quickly. As a reading and dyslexia tutor for San Diego's busy professional 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 keep learning on track, even with a busy calendar.

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"Over the summer, I noticed that my daughter (who was going into the 6th grade) was struggling with reading fluently and pronouncing certain words that should come easily to someone her age.  I searched for reading tutors and found [Kids Up Reading Tutors].  Daniela and Caitlin worked with her for over 3 months and they transformed her into a strong, confident reader.  Her spelling has improved and I can see that she truly enjoys reading now.  The team is amazing and I am truly grateful that we found them!"

Sixth Grade, San Diego, CA

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:

  • Families in Downtown, Del Mar, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, and other San Diego neighborhoods

  • Students at All Hallows, Bishop's School, The Cambridge School, Evans, Francis Parker, Gillispie School, La Jolla Country Day, La Jolla Elementary, Roosevelt International Middle School, San Diego Jewish Academy, San Diego French American School, Muirlands, the Waldorf School, and other San Diego public and private schools!

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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:

  • 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

"[My husband] and I were just commenting last night how amazing it is that she never complains about coming home from school and immediately jumping on Zoom for your time with her. She is learning so much and I am so grateful for your work with her and that we found you when we did."

First Grade, La Jolla, CA

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How it Works 

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FAQ

Q1: Do you work with SDPS and private-school students?

A1: Yes, Kids Up Reading Tutors works with students in both SDPS and various private schools.

Q2: What approach do your reading and dyslexia tutors use?

A2: Kids Up Reading Tutors uses the Science of Reading, including Orton-Gillingham; customized to each student's needs. 

Q3: How flexible is scheduling for San Diego families?

A3: At Kids Up Reading Tutors, we offer sessions during and after school, plus weekends. With our online tutoring, you can do sessions before and after other activities.

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