Reading Heights
Guiding all learners towards new heights of reading!
Strategic, personalized virtual instruction for all ages.
Services
Virtual Tutoring - K-12
Using an evidence-based speech-to-print approach to literacy, your child will receive personalized, one-on-one instruction in a comfortable virtual setting. In this engaging environment, students will learn how the sounds in words correspond to various spelling patterns, allowing them to decode words effectively and transition smoothly to authentic texts. This method has also been shown to benefit students with dyslexia, facilitating and enhancing their skills. Pricing for weekly 60-minute sessions: $65 per session.
Adult Literacy (18+)
Based on your personalized assessment, I will guide you in improving your reading, spelling, and writing skills in a positive virtual learning environment, potentially helping you discover a new joy in reading! Pricing for weekly sessions: $30 per 30-minute session, $45 per 60-minute session.
Help your child improve their reading and writing skills in an 8-week enrichment program tailored to their individual needs. My instruction emphasizes integrating the core components of literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Pricing for weekly sessions: $60 per 60-minute session.
Summer Virtual Series
Nice to meet you!
Hello, my name is Darna Height, and I am the founder of Reading Heights. With a Master's degree in Education and over 30 years of experience as both a general and special educator, I am dedicated to helping individuals build their reading confidence through evidence-based and data-driven instruction. I firmly believe that reading skills can develop and improve, regardless of one's starting point. My experience includes successfully supporting students with unique learning needs, and I am convinced that the key to reading success lies in a commitment to the structure of literacy.
About
About Structured Linguistic Literacy
The Speech-to-Print method, also known as Structured Linguistic Literacy (SLL), is a clear and organized approach to teaching reading and writing. I choose to use this approach because research shows that when we start by teaching the sounds in the words we say and then connect those sounds to their written forms, it helps build the essential skills needed for reading well and understanding what we read. The main idea behind Structured Linguistic Literacy is that acquiring strong reading and writing skills requires systematic instruction in the structural components of language.
Success Stories!
"Our daughter's tutoring sessions with Ms. Height was a great experience! I appreciate how accommodating she was with our busy schedule. Everything was organized and thoughtfully prepared and individualized, which made it easy for me as the parent and kept my daughter engaged and productive throughout each session. It's been very beneficial, and I can see how the structure of each lesson has helped her grow in reading, writing, and vocabulary. It makes a difference when you work with someone who is an expert in their field and loves what they do."
Rebecca M.
"When I say that Mrs. Height is a complete gift; there is no exaggeration!...When Mrs. Height became part of our weekly routine; the improvement in reading ability and confidence increased exponentially...Not only is Mrs. Height extremely capable with many years of experience under her belt; she is capable of holding my boys accountable while making language arts fun...I truly believe it is impossible to speak too highly of Mrs. Height! I recommend Reading Heights without reservation to anyone wanting to expand their child’s language arts experience in all positive ways!!"
Erin S.
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Miriam M.