Adult Literacy Tutoring
It is never too late to learn to read — or to learn to read better.
If you are an adult who has struggled with reading your whole life, you are not alone. Millions of adults navigate daily life with reading challenges that were never properly addressed — not because they are not smart or capable, but because they were never taught the right way.
That ends here.
You deserve to read confidently.
Whether you struggle to get through a work email, feel embarrassed reading in front of others, or have spent years hiding a reading difficulty — this is a safe, judgment-free space to finally get the support you deserve. There is no shame in being here. Getting here took courage.
How I work with adult learners:
I use EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction) with my adult learners — one of the most powerful and efficient structured literacy programs available. EBLI is grounded in the Science of Reading and works by rewiring how your brain processes sounds, letters, and meaning together. It is fast-moving, highly effective, and specifically designed to close reading gaps at any age.
EBLI is not a children's program dressed up for adults. It is a research-backed approach that works for learners of all ages — including adults who have tried other programs and felt like nothing worked.
What to expect:
One-on-one virtual sessions held via Zoom — private, comfortable, and on your schedule
45 minutes of focused, structured literacy instruction tailored specifically to you
A safe, encouraging environment where you set the pace
Real progress — not just encouragement, but measurable skill growth session by session
Instruction that finally makes sense of why reading has felt so hard
Who this is for:
Adult literacy tutoring is a great fit if you:
Struggle to read fluently, accurately, or with confidence
Have been told you have dyslexia or a reading-related learning difference
Got through school by memorizing, guessing, or avoiding reading altogether
Want to model strong literacy skills for your children
Are ready to finally address something you have carried for a long time
A word from Ms. Kristy:
Reading is not a gift that some people are born with and others are not. It is a skill — and like any skill, it can be taught. I have seen what happens when adults finally understand how reading works and realize for the first time that it was never their fault. That moment is why I do this work.
If you are ready, I am ready.
"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."
— Frederick Douglass
You Are in Good Company
Tom Cruise — Actor
Tom Cruise graduated from high school functionally illiterate and struggled to read movie scripts at the start of his acting career. Today he is one of the most recognized actors in the world.
Steven Spielberg — Filmmaker
Steven Spielberg was not diagnosed with dyslexia until age 60 — yet he spent his entire life struggling with it. He learned to read two years after his classmates, was bullied, and dreaded going to school. He went on to direct some of the most beloved films in history including Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, and E.T. His advice? "You are not alone. It will not hold you back."
Whoopi Goldberg — Actress & Comedian
Whoopi Goldberg did not discover she was dyslexic until later in life, spending her early years simply believing she was not good at school. She went on to win an Oscar, a Grammy, and an Emmy Award.
Richard Branson — Entrepreneur & Billionaire
Richard Branson struggled so severely with reading that school felt impossible. He has since said: "Once freed from archaic schooling practices and preconceptions, my mind opened up. My dyslexia became my massive advantage."
Muhammad Ali — Boxing Legend
Muhammad Ali could barely read his high school textbooks. He went on to become an Olympic gold medalist, a three-time world heavyweight boxing champion, and one of the most celebrated athletes in history. Later in life he used his platform to encourage others to embrace reading.
Patricia Polacco — Children's Author
Patricia Polacco did not learn to read until she was 14 years old. It took one teacher who recognized her dyslexia to change everything. She went on to become a beloved children's book author and wrote Thank You, Mr. Falker — a book about the teacher who saved her love of learning.
W.B. Yeats — Nobel Prize-Winning Poet
Multiple family members tried and failed to teach W.B. Yeats to read. He learned far later than his peers and was made to feel like something was wrong with him. He went on to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923.
Reading is not a measure of your intelligence, your potential, or your worth. It is a skill — and every single person above is proof that it is never too late to learn.