Empowering Your Child to Succeed in Reading and Beyond
Helping Your Child Build Confidence in Reading, Writing, and Spelling
Is your child struggling with dyslexia, ADHD, or reading in general? Is your child falling behind their peers in reading and writing? You’re not alone. I’m here to help your child grow in confidence, literacy skills, and self-advocacy.
PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING SERVICES LOCATED IN PHOENIX, AZ
Transforming Struggles Into Strengths, One Word at a Time
Support for parents of children struggling to read, write, or spell at grade level with or without a diagnosis for dyslexia or ADHD.
Book a free discovery call today!
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“My son had trouble speaking as a toddler and I worried school would be hard for him. After being taught by Vanessa he was a fluent reader by age 5! Highly recommend!”
Marianne M.
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"Our son had recently been diagnosed with ADHD and we were struggling to find appropriate ways to support him... Vanessa helped him find skills and confidence in reading, and he grew from the 10th percentile to the 70th in a year."
Meredith S.
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"Vanessa was so patient with my slow reader - and she made it fun! My son enjoyed his lessons and made huge strides in just a few weeks of personalized, one-on-one attention."
Teresa M.
I UNDERSTAND YOUR STRUGGLE
HERE’S HOW I HELP
Skills for Long-Term Success
Positive Science of Reading strategies encouraging progress, persistence, and growth.
Confidence Building
Validating your child’s abilities, teaching them in a way that makes sense to them.
Self-Advocacy
Advocating for your child to learn to express their questions and needs confidently.
Challenging Beyond Grade Level
I don’t stop at grade level. Through gentle and persistent encouragement, your child will build rich, strong linguistic skills.
Every child is unique.
I am committed to understanding your child’s unique learning needs and guiding your child’s path to success. It is important that your child comes away with a sense of wonder, accomplishment, confidence, and joy in learning.
Reinforced by evidence and experience, I offer every child an individualized learning plan based on the Science of Reading and curated to their interests - because your child’s interests will guide their understanding and love of language and continued curiosity for learning.
My approach for your child’s success
Initial Discovery Session
I start by understanding your child’s needs, strengths, and learning style.
Individualized Lesson Plan
These are tailored to address your child's unique learning challenges.
Regular Progress Updates
You will stay in the loop with consistent updates on your child’s growth.
Self-Advocacy & Confidence
Together, we empower your child to ask questions and take charge of their learning.
Meet Your Tutor
Hi! I’m Vanessa, founder and sole tutor at Sofia Literacy.
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege of working with children in a variety of educational settings, including traditional, classical, Montessori, private, and public schools. My goal is simple: to ignite a love of reading and learning in every child I work with.
Throughout my career, I’ve been a teacher, curriculum developer, school founder, and more. But my approach is always the same: I believe in providing personalized, patient support that meets each child where they are.
I’m here to guide your child as they develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed academically and in life.
Upcoming Events
We host quarterly, free, virtual events to support parents with strategies that will help their struggling readers learn to read.
If you are a school or homeschool co-op, and would like to request this event for parent or teacher groups to benefit your students with dyslexia or ADHD—feel free to get in touch.
Strategies for Parents Supporting Struggling Readers
May 1, 2025 | 12:00 PM Pacific
A virtual webinar where Vanessa Brink, a tutor and former teacher with 20 years of experience will share effective strategies for parents supporting struggling readers, including those with dyslexia and ADHD.
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