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Meet Our Online Reading Tutors — From $17.70/Lesson
Looking for “online reading tutor near me”? We match your child with online reading tutors for kids who are just right. Whether you’re looking for a phonics tutor online or for someone to build reading fluency, our platform makes learning enjoyable.
Rezan Mae A. Alferez
Education: Bachelor’s in Elementary Education
Subjects: Foundational Reading, Reading Comprehension
Ella Jane Icawalo
Education: Bachelor’s in Secondary Education (English)
Subjects: Reading Comprehension, Reading Fluency
Precious Angel P. Taytay
Education: Bachelor’s in Secondary Education (English)
Subjects: Reading, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing
Tamaya Govender
Education: BA in English & Industrial Psychology
Subjects: Reading, ELA, Writing, Creative Writing
Esther Daka
Education: Bachelor’s in Education, 120-hr TEFL
Subjects: Foundational Reading, Reading Comprehension
Lalaine Pearl Estampa
Education: Bachelor’s in Communication Management
Subjects: Foundational Reading, Reading Comprehension
Explore Our Reading Programs & Learning Paths
1:1 personalized reading tutoring
- Your child learns 1:1 with a live online reading tutor — every session builds practice around the gaps, level, and pace. Our reading program for kids covers phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, decoding skills, and reading fluency.
Homeschool reading program
- Our structured reading program is perfect for homeschool families. Say goodbye to trial-and-error curricula — we build a full homeschool reading program, aligned with the school’s standards.
Reading comprehension program
- If your child struggles to decode words, our reading program for struggling readers helps them build essential reading skills and reading confidence. In a couple of sessions, reading feels natural and less like a chore.
Summer reading camp
- Got summer to get better at reading? Our summer reading program is designed to keep you learning in the summer months with 1:1 live interactive reading classes, immediate feedback, and reading pieces of your choice.
Why a Structured Reading Program Works
Reading is an individual journey
No student comes to class with the same reading gaps. We run a multi-stage reading assessment to spot the exact skills that are missing. From letter recognition to comprehension, we start at the right level and build the learning plan from there.
All the core reading skills covered
We build our learning plans based on the Science of Reading program. It involves 5 essential components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. From there, Brighterly phonics tutors help your child progress, one step at a time.
Aligned with US curriculum standards
At Brighterly, we let your child learn at their own pace. At the same time, our reading expectations fully align with the school’s standards. For example, we focus on ELA assessments in Grades 3–8, and in Grades 6 and onward, we build comprehension across subjects.
Interactive, engaging lessons — not passive screen time
Your child learns with a real tutor who asks the right questions, teaches sight words, and provides reading fluency practice. Our lessons are never passive — your child is actively engaged at all times. It's the kind of personalized support no flashcard app can match. This approach helps to make texts easier to understand, develop imagination, and form a deeper understanding of what they read.
The Brighterly Reading Curriculum: What’s Covered
Phonemic awareness & phonics
Reading fluency
Vocabulary development
Reading comprehension
Spelling & decoding
Personalized Reading Program by Grade Levels
Our reading program is online works around four grade bands. Each covers what the research says matters most at that stage of literacy development.
Grades 1- 3
- In Elementary School, we focus on phonemic awareness, letter recognition, phonics decoding, sight words, and early reading fluency. Our tutors help kids develop foundational reading skills and start reading on their own.
Grades 3–5
- By grade 3, students shift from decoding to comprehending. Tutors focus on reading fluency, multi-syllable word decoding, vocabulary building, and comprehension of longer texts.
Grades 5–8
- Middle school requires teens to analyze and summarize longer texts. Our tutors help them to build strong comprehension and disciplinary vocabulary.
Grades 9–12
- In high school, we focus on literary analysis, critical reading of nonfiction and primary sources, SAT/ACT reading prep, and close reading techniques for AP and IB coursework. Tutors help teens to move from understanding a text to building argumentation from it.
Take a Free Knowledge-Check Test to Start
The first step towards your child’s reading excellence is a free diagnostic test. This way, we’ll be able to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and skill gaps. Choose the grade and start the test right away!
A Reading Program for Every Type of Learner
The best reading program for kids works around their specific needs. We match our tutors based on your child’s unique learning profile, so they get the type of instruction that best suits them.
Struggling readers & children with reading gaps
Our tutors identify where your child gets stuck and build practice around that. They adapt instruction, speeding up when students are ready, and slowing down when they need more time.
Children with dyslexia or language processing differences
Learners with dyslexia or language processing differences get a tutor who can address their challenges. Our tutors use the multisensory reading approaches to best suit your child’s learning style.
Homeschool learners
Our online reading program for kids fits any homeschool schedule. Say goodbye to fitting another thing into your routine — Brighterly classes adapt to you.
Advanced readers ready to get ahead
For advanced readers, we build a personalized learning plan that keeps them challenged. These plans are perfect for students who are preparing for standardized tests.
How Our Reading Program Works
Free reading diagnostic assessment
Personalized reading plan
1:1 live reading sessions
Skill reinforcement & practice
Weekly progress report for parents
The Brighterly Reading Curriculum: What’s Covered
Phonemic awareness & phonics
Phonemic awareness and phonics lessons help kids understand how sounds and letters connect. Personalized reading lessons for early grades focus on recognizing sounds and letters through sound-matching games. Later, they move forward with blending, working with longer words, and recognizing common spelling patterns.
Vocabulary development
When children develop their vocabulary, they can read and understand texts more easily. In early grades, we’ll cover everyday words. Later, our online reading lessons will shift to more complex, descriptive vocabulary.
Reading fluency
The reading fluency program covers accurate, smooth, and expressive reading. Students regularly practice reading aloud, which reduces hesitation and improves confidence.
Reading comprehension
Structured reading plan you receive with comprehension lessons uses exercises like fun short stories, guided questions, and personalized assessments to improve understanding. Comprehension skills come in handy in any subject, as students are expected to read and understand questions for exams.
Online Reading Program Cost — What You Get for $17.70/Lesson
Success Stories & Reading Improvement Testimonials
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a reading program “structured”?
A structured reading program follows a research-based program that is fully aligned with the US school standards. Reading lessons teach skills in a clear, step-by-step manner.
What is the Science of Reading and does Brighterly follow it?
Science of Reading is a research accumulated over decades of cognitive science, linguistics, and education studies that identifies how the brain actually learns to read. Yes, Brighter follows the Science of Reading framework.
How much does the Brighterly reading program cost?
Brighterly reading program starts from $17.70 per lesson. The price applies to a 12-month plan, 2 lessons/week, and 20% discount.
What grade levels does the reading program cover?
Our reading program covers Grades K–12. Each grade plan covers what the research says matters most at that stage of literacy development.
What reading skills do sessions cover?
Our reading fluency program covers 5 essential components of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
How quickly can my child improve in reading?
Every child learns differently. On average, Brighterly students improve their reading skills in 4–8 weeks of consistent tutoring.
Can the reading program help children with dyslexia?
Yes. Brighterly can help students with dyslexia or language processing differences. We developed an advanced matching system, pairing your child with the best tutor for their requirements.
Is there a reading program for homeschoolers?
Yes. Brighterly reading program is flexible and suits homeschooling families. Our plans fully comply with the US state standards, so your child learns skills they’ll need for tests.
How is my child’s progress tracked?
Parents receive regular progress reports with topics learned and what they will learn next. Tutors monitor reading skills like phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.