
Tucson's Top
Reading Tutors
Reading in Months. Confidence for Life.
Listed in the Provider Directory of the International Dyslexia Association
Tucson Families Choose
Kids Up Reading Tutors
Families across Tucson—from the Catalina Foothills to Tanque Verde—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 one of the Tucson area public schools or one of Tucson’s great private schools, our 1-on-1 online sessions will help your child become a fluent reader, good speller and confident student.
"Both [of our kids] have shown a significant improvement in their ability to read. This has been noted by their teachers and has been reflected in their grades.
Both children show significant improvements in their confidence and that has improved their behavior both at school and at home. [They] are both more willing to participate in classroom activities where they would avoid them in the past. In particular, Charlie is an active participant in his ELA class when he was not previously."
First and Third Grade, Tucson, AZ

Our Program
Grades: 1–12
Format: 1-on-1 sessions, in-person or over 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 Tucson families choose our reading tutors:
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Evidence-based instruction with Orton-Gillingham+
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Kids & teens get caught up ASAP
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Flexible scheduling
Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Tutoring for Tucson Families
If your child or teen is behind their peers, you want results quickly. As a reading and spelling tutor for Tucson'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.
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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!
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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:
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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!
Kids Up Reading Tutors works with:
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Families in the Catalina Foothills, Marana, Oro Valley, Rita Ranch, Sabino Canyon, Sam Hughes, Tanque Verde and other Tucson neighborhoods
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Students who are homeschooled, or at BASIS, Castlehill, CFSD, the Gregory School, St. Michael's, Pusch Ridge, TUSD and other public and private schools in and around Tucson!
"I love watching the tutoring sessions. The kids are so serious and intent on what they are doing. Jake has been doing a great job and so appreciate all the help that you are providing to these sweet children."
Third Grade, Tucson, AZ
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