literacy evaluations & learning plans for students

Designed to help children thrive at home, in school, and beyond.

What is Literacy?

Literacy isn’t just reading — it’s the ability to read, write, and understand language in a way that helps kids learn and communicate every day. From recognizing letters and sounds to writing sentences and sharing ideas, strong literacy skills are the foundation for confidence in every subject.

I believe that every child deserves the chance to become a confident, capable reader and writer.

Whether your child is just beginning their literacy journey or struggling to keep up, I provide meaningful, personalized literacy evaluations and clear, actionable plans to support their growth.

My approach is simple but powerful:
I meet each child exactly where they are, identify the gaps, and create an individualized intervention plan that works for families, teachers, and homeschool communities.

Kind Words from Parents

Working with Tricia has been such a gift. She didn’t just run through a checklist; she took the time to really see my son, notice his strengths, and gently uncover where he was getting stuck. For the first time, I felt like someone truly understood how he learns.

What stood out most is how practical and encouraging she is. Instead of overwhelming me with technical language, she explained things in a way I could understand and gave us clear, doable strategies to try at home. She showed us how to make learning hands-on and playful, which has made such a difference.

If you’re a parent who feels worried, confused, or unsure where to turn, I can’t recommend Tricia enough. She brings both expertise and heart, and she gives you real hope that your child can thrive with learning.

- Joan

Hi Tricia!

Thank you so much for sending this! It’s very informative. You have such a gift with teaching. She was very against having to do tutoring and after her second session with you last week - she asked if she could see you everyday. I am so incredibly grateful. She can be a tough nut to crack and I’ve never seen someone do it as effortlessly as you did.

Thank you again!

We love Tricia’s multi-sensory and holistic approach she has to teaching our dyslexic child. In a short period of time we are already seeing success and a happy learner. We truly love her communication and teaching style!

My 7th grade daughter started OG based tutoring with Tricia in the fall of 2025 & it’s been a wonderful experience. From the incredibly detailed & insightful initial screening report that Tricia put together at the start of our journey with her to our weekly tutoring sessions, Tricia has made the whole process seamless. Not only is she helping my daughter develop new pathways of learning that will help her have continued success, Tricia also is incredibly supportive & resourceful when it comes to helping parents of dyslexic students learn new & dynamic ways to support & teach their child on their learning journey.

Here’s how we’ll work together

Starting with an intake call, we’ll discuss your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals so we can create a customized learning plan that supports meaningful progress.

Whether you decide on a complete evaluation of your child or educational coaching to help you with the next steps, our time together will be intentional and forward-moving for everyone.

The Big Picture
Evaluation

This is the “go-to” option for many of my clients and their kiddos. It sets the stage for what is going on and how to address it.

In-depth screening
Parent Debrief & Training
Diagnostic report
Intervention plan
Take-Home Program & Materials for 1 week

Evaluations starting at $350

Additional tutoring sessions post-evaluation available.

Coach & Go
Strategy Sessions

For parents, teachers, or tutors looking for a little extra support in tackling tricky learning areas, these one-hour coaching and strategy sessions offer a fun, focused way to ask questions, build a game plan, and discover the best ways to help students thrive.

$125 for the initial session

On-going coaching available.

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.

Maya Angelou

Strong reading and writing skills open the door to every subject and every opportunity.

When a child struggles with literacy, it can impact their confidence, their school performance, and even how they see themselves. With the right support, children can move from frustration to confidence. And that change ripples into every part of their learning.

Who This Is For

✔ For parents looking to better understand their child’s literacy journey — what’s going well, what’s not, and how to move forward with confidence

✔ Families seeking actionable, practical strategies to support reading and writing at home.

✔ Homeschool communities looking for professional support during the school day.

✔ Teachers and interventionists who value clear, supportive reports they can use in the classroom.

Who This Is Not For

✘ Families looking for a “quick fix” – literacy growth takes time and consistency.

✘ Parents who want a clinical diagnosis. (Here, the focus is on educational support, not medical labels.)

✘ Those who are not ready to partner in their child’s literacy journey at home.

✘ Families expecting overnight results — building literacy takes patience and steady progress.

BOOK YOUR EVALUATION

Hi, I’m Tricia!

I’m a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist based in the Sherwood, Oregon area with special training in Orton-Gillingham — a proven, structured approach to helping children with reading.

What makes my approach unique is that I bring together two different certifications that are rarely combined in the field. Most speech-language pathologists focus on one or the other; I integrate both, giving children a well-rounded path toward literacy growth. That means I’m able to look at literacy from multiple angles and create plans that are practical, clear, and effective.

If you’ve looked into literacy support before, you may have seen that most dyslexia evaluations cost thousands of dollars. Those reports can sometimes help with getting a diagnosis, but they don’t always tell you what to actually do with your child day to day. That’s where I come in.

Instead of long, clinical evaluations, I provide informal — but meaningful — screenings. These are affordable, easy to understand, and most importantly, they show you exactly where your child needs support and how to move forward. I write my reports for both parents and teachers so everyone is on the same page and has a clear, doable plan to follow.

I know how overwhelming it can feel when your child is struggling. You want answers, but you also want hope, and that’s what I aim to give you. I work mainly with students in grades K-8, meeting them where they are and helping them take the next steps toward confident reading and writing.

My goal is simple: to give families clarity, encouragement, and real tools that make a difference in everyday life, because I believe literacy is not a privilege – it’s a right.

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