Private, In-Person Reading Tutoring Services
Personalized, In‑Person Reading Tutoring for Ages 5-9 | Help Your Child Learn to Read with Confidence
Read to Thrive provides personalized, in-person reading tutoring for children ages 5–9 throughout Stark County, Ohio. Our brain-based, research-backed phonics system helps children build decoding, fluency, comprehension, and confidence – one session at a time.
This service is ideal for children who are just beginning to read, reading to excel beyond their current level, or who need structured support due to dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences.
How Tutoring Works
Experience the interactive, hands-on nature of in-person tutoring. Marcia works directly with your child in your home, guiding them through the Read to Thrive system using proven methods that help children ages 5-9 learn to read confidently.
The uniquely designed Read to Thrive approach leaves behind the disconnected, cookie-cutter literacy practices that often leave children disengaged and confused. This approach is daring, innovative, and entirely tailored to each learner, making the reading journey straightforward, significant, and successful for all.
Parents are expected to attend the first few sessions to learn Marcia’s techniques and gain the confidence to support their child’s learning at home.
What’s included in a session:
60 minutes of focused, personalized instruction
Lessons built on brain-based phonics, decoding, and comprehension strategies
Parent guidance on reinforcing lessons at home
Support for neurodivergent learners (dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences)
Our Process & Philosophy
An approach that works for all children
100% customized plan for each child
Simplified, cohesive instruction, efficiently delivered
Real-life application for each skill
Active parent partnership
“I can’t believe how fast my child learned to read”
This program builds strong literacy from the ground up. We focus on phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, and comprehension—all taught through an engaging, simplified, and fully integrated system.
- Ideal for beginning readers and students struggling with phonics.
- Uses structured, sequential, meaningful, and explicit instruction.
- Builds a deep understanding of how reading really works.
Students quickly gain confidence as they become consciously aware of their progress after just a few lessons.
“Working with Marcia, using her learning system, my third grade, nonreading, dyslexic son made tremendous progress. The most significant benefit is that he got a sense he could read. No other tutor or school program gave us hope that he could improve as he has worked with Marcia.”
“My 4th and 5th graders were decent readers, but as total sight and context readers, they still needed to learn how to decode and spell. It did not take long for them to gain these skills with Marcia’s learning system. My children succeeded well beyond expectations, quickly and efficiently. Marcia’s learning system is outstanding; it’s like none other!”
“Marcia, I am in fifth grade now, doing fantastic. My report card is full of A’s. You have helped me tremendously since first grade, when I could barely read. THANKS!”
Note: Parents are expected to attend the first few sessions to learn how to support and reinforce Marcia’s method at home.
Dyslexia & ADHD Support
Neurodivergent Tutoring
Many children process information differently, and mainstream reading programs can overload or frustrate neurodivergent learners.
The Read to Thrive approach:
- Reduces cognitive load and increases processing speed
- Uses visual, creative, interconnected strategies for “big picture” thinkers
- Helps students stay focused, retain what they learn, and apply it naturally in the classroom and in life!
With the right approach, every child – neurotypical or neurodivergent – can read successfully and thrive.
Pricing
One-Hour Tutoring Session – starting at $75 per session
100 % Personalized, in-person instruction led by Marcia
Structured, brain-based phonics and decoding system
Parent guidance for reinforcement at home throughout the week
Who This Service is For
In-Person Tutoring
- Children just beginning to read or needing extra support
- Students struggling with current classroom reading programs
- Children with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning differences
- Students who are ready to move at a faster pace than the classroom allows
- Families who want measurable, confidence-building progress in reading
Serving Families Across Stark County, Ohio
Marcia works with families throughout Stark County, Ohio, including Canton, North Canton, Massillon, Jackson Township, Alliance, Louisville, Hartville, Canal Fulton, and surrounding areas.
This ensures personalized, convenient in-person tutoring for every child.
Ready to Start Your Child’s Reading Journey?
One hour can make a difference.
Schedule a free consultation with Marcia today to discuss your child’s unique reading needs and determine the best approach to help them gain confidence and skill.