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Rhodes to Reading

Rhodes to Reading

Turning potholes into progress, one reader at a time!

Not every reader’s journey is smooth. Some hit potholes, miss exits, or just need a new map. At Rhodes to Reading, I help families and educators find practical, research-based ways to get struggling readers back on track—with confidence and care.

​​What the research says...

  • 69% of 4th graders were reading at or below proficient levels on NAEP in 2024. 
  • Foundational skills instruction in 1st grade counts for 79% of the variance in high school reading ability. (Yale University)
  • When intervention is delayed, it takes four times as long to intervene in fourth grade as it does in late kindergarten because of brain development and because of the increase in content for students to learn as they grow older. - National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

    • ​​Why reading intervention matters...

    "The ability to read fluently and comprehend text isn’t just about academic success—it shapes a child’s confidence, future opportunities, and overall quality of life. Studies show that students who fall behind in reading by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. Early intervention is crucial because gaps in foundational skills, such as phonemic awareness or decoding, tend to widen over time.

    Research consistently emphasizes that effective interventions must be timely, targeted, and tailored to individual needs. A one-size-fits-all approach rarely works, which is why educators increasingly rely on data-driven assessments to identify specific challenges."
    *Thinking in Education

    ​​Why choose me?

    *Certified Reading Specialist with 25+ years experience
    *Science of Reading trained - *LETRS certified
    * PDX Reading Specialist program completion in
                    *Understanding and Recognizing Dyslexia
                     *Foundational Skills in Reading
                      *Intensifying Instruction
    • *Wilson Reading System - Non-certificate pathway 
    • *CLIP certified (Collaborative Literacy Intervention Program)
    • * AZ ESA ClassWallet approved
    • *Member of the Arizona Reading League, International Dyslexia Association,         
    •  Turning Point Educators Association

    Paving the way for Literacy Success

    Constructing confident reads and writers with expert guidance at every level

    Tutoring

    Individualized instruction that meets the student where they are and gives them the tools they need to be a successful reader.
    Group instruction for students close to the same level. 

    Tutoring

    Workshops

    Hands on training sessions designed to equip parents and educators with the tools, techniques, and best practices to strengthen reading and writing skills. 

    Workshops

    Curriculum

    Are you ready to start homeschooling or setting up a microschool, but are unsure of where to start? I offer customized recommendations and roadmaps to help you select,  and implement a reading and writing program to fit your learners’ needs.

    Curriculum

    Coaching

    Personalized support and coaching to navigate classroom management, implementing data-driven instruction and incorporating practical strategies to ensure every student reaches their full potential.

    Coaching