An Approach That Works
Orton‑Gillingham uses a multisensory VAKT approach—Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Tactile—so students see, hear, say, and move with each concept. This activates multiple parts of the brain, builds strong reading pathways, and helps learning stick.
OG‑Certified Literacy Tutoring for Struggling Readers
“I try to read the words, but they keep changing. Everyone else finishes before me. I feel like I’m guessing, and sometimes I just stop trying.”
“When my teacher asks us to break a word into sounds, I freeze. I can hear the word, but I can’t pull it apart like the other kids. I want to get it right, but my brain won’t do it.”
“When we write sentences, I get stuck. I know what I want to say, but I don’t know how to spell the words. By the time I finish one sentence, everyone else is already done.”
“When I read out loud, I go slow. I can sound out the words, but I forget what the sentence means. Other kids read smoothly, but I stop a lot and lose my place.”
If Any of This Sounds Familiar…
You’re not alone. Many parents try everything they can at home — reading together, practicing spelling lists, using apps or worksheets — yet their child still struggles with reading and writing. You might notice your child guessing at words, having trouble breaking words into sounds, getting stuck on spelling, reading slowly, or forgetting instructions quickly. These challenges are common, and they’re not caused by a lack of effort or ability. They’re not character flaws — they’re skill gaps that need targeted, systematic instruction.
Reading and writing are complex processes that require explicit, structured teaching based on how the brain learns language. This is exactly where structured literacy and the Orton‑Gillingham approach make such a powerful difference.
The Science of Reading and Why the Orton‑Gillingham Approach Works
The Science of Reading shows that children need systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling patterns, and morphology. The Orton‑Gillingham (OG) approach is built on this science. Instruction is multisensory, structured, sequential, explicit, and diagnostic — which means every lesson is tailored to your child’s unique learning profile.
OG is diagnostic and responsive, lessons aren’t planned far in advance. I design each session in real time, adjusting the pace, content, and level of support based on how your child is learning that day. This keeps instruction closely aligned with their growth so they can move forward with clarity and confidence.
This approach builds confidence by starting with what your child already knows. Each new skill is connected to something familiar, creating a sense of success and momentum. I use eliciting questions to guide students toward the answers — helping them notice patterns, apply strategies, and experience the feeling of “I figured it out.” Over time, this strengthens both their skills and their belief in themselves in a meaningful, lasting way.
A key part of this process is determining where instruction needs to begin. During the first session, your child will receive a full diagnostic assessment. This helps identify the specific areas where they are experiencing difficulty — whether it’s phonemic awareness, blending, spelling patterns, fluency, or written expression. Once we understand the “why” behind the struggle, we can begin targeted instruction precisely where support is needed.
At OG Learning Lab, you can expect consistent, detailed reporting — giving you clear insight into what your child is learning and how their skills are developing. These updates make it easy to celebrate progress and reinforce learning at home in a fun, low-pressure way. Your child will love showing you what they’ve learned and sharing their growing confidence. Together, we’ll help them find their voice, rediscover that reading and writing don’t have to feel intimidating, and unlock the joy that comes with learning.