Welcome

Literacy lessons that support your child’s learning!

Why Let’s Read?

Let’s Read offers 1:1 reading instruction in a safe, caring environment. Our children’s brains are naturally wired for speech; they are not naturally wired to read. The reading process must be taught in a way that develops the “literacy muscles” in the brain. Learning to read is hard work!

Reasons a child might struggle with reading:

  • Difficulty with the ability to distinguish and manipulate individual sounds (phonemes) in spoken words

  • Difficulty sounding out written words(decoding) and recognizing familiar parts

  • Lack of instruction and understanding of spelling (encoding) generalizations

  • Receiving reading instruction that is not evidence-based, explicit, and systematic.

  • Receiving reading instruction that doesn’t meet an individual child’s needs

It can be worrisome and heartbreaking to watch a child struggle with reading. Children who are struggling may shut down, withdraw and lose interest in reading. Their struggle might also show up as behavior issues in the classroom or at home when asked to engage with reading activities.

The good news is...I can help!

Hello, my name is Lisa Karim

I am a California credentialed elementary teacher with a Master of Science in Reading and Literacy from CSU, East Bay. I am trained in the use of a structured literacy approach grounded in code-based, systematic, and explicit instruction.

I take a structured literacy teaching approach that uses explicit and systematic instruction for teaching a student to read. I teach my students that, along with a growth mindset, “practice makes progress”. I know a safe, caring environment and positive teacher-student relationship are paramount to learning. My goal is to help my students develop strong literacy skills and to see themselves as capable learners ~ finding joy in their learning!

Service Offerings

Free 30 Min Consultation

Please note: My practice is located in the Chico, California area. I am currently offering in-person sessions only.

Once you have completed this brief questionnaire below, we will schedule a consultation to determine how to approach your child’s needs, based on their current reading strengths and challenges. At this time we can also discuss policies and answer any questions you may have.

Policy Overview

Pricing & Payment

Let’s Read provides supplemental literacy instruction based on your child’s specific needs. Your child will benefit the most from consistent instruction and practice.

Would you like more information?

  • Fall Semester 2024
    August 26th to December 20th

    Winter Semester 2025
    January 6th to March 14th

    Spring Semester 2025 March 24th to May 30th

    Summer Session 2025
    June 16th to August 1st

  • My teaching rate is $65 per session.

    Students can begin at any point in the current semester ~ tuition for that semester will be adjusted to reflect the start date.

  • Sessions can be scheduled 1x, 2x, or 3x weekly depending on a student’s need.

  • I use an Equal Payment system. The total amount of tuition for the semester is divided by the number of months in the semester, giving you equal payments each month.

    Payment options include by check or by credit card online through your TutorBird account.

Testimonials

  • “I have known Lisa for 8 years both as a colleague and a friend… She takes what she hears from her students and helps direct their learning in a way that meets the needs of her diverse learners while keeping them engaged and motivated…and is thoughtful about the best strategies to use in her approach.”

    Judy Cloud
    Reading Specialist
    Duveneck Elementary School

  • Dear Ms. Karim,

    Thank you for being understanding and helpful in hard problems and being nice when I make a mistake.

    Love, K.F.
    Second Grade

  • Dear Ms. Karim,

    Thank you for helping me all year when I am stuck.

    From K.M.
    Second Grade

 

Parent Information & Resources

Helpful Websites & Videos

  • Science of Reading TED Talk

    Melissa Hostetter is a 7th grade language arts teacher in Springfield, Illinois and a graduate student in the Masters of Education program at University of Illinois Springfield.

    Watch →

  • What is Structured Literacy?

    Structured literacy is based on the science of how kids learn to read. Learn more about my approach.

    Learn More →

  • 'Sold a Story' Podcast

    This APM Reports Podcast discusses how teaching kids to read went so wrong.

    Listen →

  • Reading Rockets

    Resources to help struggling readers build phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

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