Structured Literacy Support for Struggling Readers

Science-based literacy tutoring,
dyslexia support, and parent coaching

Providing individualized, research-based reading instruction and parent guidance.
Each lesson is designed to build strong foundations in decoding, spelling, and fluency.
Families are included in the process, gaining strategies to support learning at home.

Structured Literacy Tutoring

For children who struggle with reading, spelling, or decoding.

Dyslexia-Informed Reading Support

Targeted intervention using evidence-based methods.

Parent Coaching & Support

Helping families understand reading development and support learning at home.

smiling mother and daughter reading a book at the table

Why This Works

Reading instruction must be explicit, systematic, and aligned with how the brain learns. My approach combines clear, step-by-step methods, multisensory practice, and individualized pacing to help struggling readers make lasting progress.

 

  • Explicit, systematic instruction

  • Multisensory and brain-based

  • Responsive to individual learner needs

  • Grounded in the science of reading

Guidance for Parents

Parents play a crucial role in reading success. I offer coaching and support to help families understand their child’s reading needs and provide practical strategies for practice at home. Together, we build confidence and clarity for both student and parent.

Who I Am

Hello, I’m Flora Passey. I have over 20 years of experience supporting children with learning differences and disabilities, including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. I hold an elementary K–8 teaching degree and am passionate about research-based reading instruction.

I have experience in dyslexia-informed instruction and multiple Orton-Gillingham methods. I am pursuing Orton-Gillingham certifications to provide the most effective support for every learner.

My passion for reading instruction began as a child watching my brother and sister struggle with dyslexia. I struggled with spelling until I learned real phonics as I taught my children to read. But my passion was solidified when my son was diagnosed with “severe profound dyslexia” at the age of 10. I went to work to find the instruction he needed to finally unlock the world of reading. 

Ready to Help Your Child Succeed?

If you’re wondering whether this type of support might be right for your child, I’d be happy to talk with you and answer your questions.

Decode Reading

Science-based literacy tutoring, dyslexia support, and parent coaching

Port Orchard, Washington

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