A plan for this learner
We begin by listening, assessing, and finding the gaps that are getting in the way. Lessons are never pulled from a one-size-fits-all script.
Structured literacy tutoring in Greater Victoria
Reading support that helps your child find a way forward.
Uncover Reading provides personal, evidence-informed Orton-Gillingham tutoring
for learners with Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, and other ways of learning.
UNCOVER YOUR CHILD’S READING POTENTIAL
One-on-one supportIn your child's home or online, with a plan built for them.
Explicit and systematicSkills are taught clearly, in a logical sequence.
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Personalized and caringYour child is seen, supported, and encouraged.
Family partnershipClear communication from intake through progress.
One-on-one support
An individualized plan built for your child.
What sets us apart
Skilled teaching, with genuine care behind it.
Your child’s plan is shaped by careful listening, individualized assessment, and communication with the adults who know them best. We work with parents and teachers when desired, so support stays connected from lesson to real life.
Teaching that makes sense
Orton-Gillingham lessons make the structure of written language visible through explicit, sequential, multisensory instruction.
Progress beyond the page
As skills grow, many learners also find more confidence, independence, motivation, and willingness to take on hard things.
Everyone around the learner matters.We work alongside parents and teachers to help each child move forward.
How structured literacy works
Some learners need extra stepping stones between reading milestones. Structured literacy helps build that bridge with clear, carefully sequenced support.
How structured literacy works
Sometimes a learner needs a few more stones.
Imagine reading as crossing a pond. Some children can move from one large stepping stone to the next with the instruction and practice they receive at school and home. Children with Dyslexia and other learning challenges need more stepping stones between the larger milestones, creating the scaffolding they need to bridge the gaps.
Orton-Gillingham literacy provides that individualized support through direct teaching, deliberate practice, and a carefully sequenced path that builds from what each learner already knows.
Every child learns differently. We begin by understanding what each learner needs, then build the stepping stones that help them move forward with confidence.
The Uncover Reading approach
A structured path, taught with flexibility.
Our program is based on the principles of Orton-Gillingham structured literacy. The teacher is constantly noticing what is secure, what needs more practice, and what should come next.
ExplicitSkills are taught directly instead of left for students to infer.
SystematicConcepts are taught in a planned, logical sequence.
SequentialEach lesson builds on previously mastered skills.
CumulativeNew learning continually reviews earlier learning.
DiagnosticInstruction responds to what teaching reveals.
MultisensoryStudents use visual, auditory, movement-based, and tactile activities.
How we can help
Support for the skills that unlock reading.
Individual lessons can support learners with a wide range of starting points, from early sound work to older students who need fluency and automaticity to read, spell, and write.
We provide personalized dyslexia tutoring, reading intervention, and Orton-Gillingham support in Greater Victoria and online, including flexible options for homeschool learners.
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Reading and decoding
Phonemic awareness, phonics, sound-symbol knowledge, decoding, and fluency.
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Spelling and writing
Spelling patterns, handwriting, written language, and the confidence to get ideas down.
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Comprehension
Vocabulary, language comprehension, connected text, and making meaning from what is read.
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Learning differences
Individualized structured literacy support for Dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and related needs.
What do lessons look like?
Support wherever learning happens.
Uncover Reading supports homeschooled and school-enrolled learners with flexible one-on-one lessons designed around each child’s needs.
A typical lesson combines phonemic-awareness warm-ups, handwriting, reading, spelling, games, and hands-on learning materials. Each lesson includes cumulative review, explicit teaching of a new skill, and connected reading practice to build accuracy, fluency, and confidence.
IN YOUR CHILD’S HOME
Familiar, focused support
Lessons take place in your child’s own home, where many learners feel comfortable and ready to focus. Travel time is already included in our lesson rate for most Greater Victoria locations.
ACROSS CANADA ONLINE
Interactive online lessons
Personal, engaging online lessons bring the full one-on-one learning experience to families wherever they live.
PRIVATE OR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
Support at school
When arrangements with the school permit, tutors may work with learners on site so reading support fits naturally into the school day.
HOMESCHOOLING
A flexible school day
Lessons can be provided during school hours and woven into your child’s homeschool plan. Some enrolled online-learning programs provide funding toward approved literacy intervention tutoring. You can ask your program what support is available.
A clear next step
From concern to a plan you can understand.
You do not need to arrive with the right terminology or a perfect explanation. We will help you make sense of what you are seeing and decide what support makes sense.
Free parent consultation
We hear your observations, concerns, and hopes for your learner.
Gather the picture
With your permission, we review reports, assessments, and teacher input when available.
Individualized assessment
A 60-90 minute child assessment shows us what is secure and where the missing stones may be.
Build and teach the plan
We create a focused plan, meet regularly, share progress, and adjust as your learner grows.
Founder Christy Jackson
Why I love this work
Every child deserves to feel capable.
“I want students to experience not only stronger reading, but the confidence that comes from realizing they can excel at hard things.”
I first understood the impact of reading difficulty through my own daughter’s experience. She has Dyslexia and ADHD, and I saw how reading struggles affected her confidence and sense of herself as a learner. As her reading skills grew, so did her overall confidence, independence, and self-esteem.
That experience shaped the way I teach. I care deeply about students’ progress, and I want every learner I work with to feel seen, supported, and proud of the steps they are taking.
- BA in English, York University
- Orton-Gillingham Canada Foundations Certificate
- Specialized training in the Barton Reading and Spelling System
- Professional and personal experience with diverse learning needs
Flexible by design
At home, online, and built around real life.
In-person sessions take place in your child’s own home, a familiar setting where many learners feel more comfortable and focused. There is no extra office commute for your family, and travel time is already included in our lesson rate for most Greater Victoria locations.
Prefer online? Our virtual lessons are interactive, personal, and designed to feel like a complete learning experience rather than a child working alone at a screen.
Ask about availabilitySimple, transparent next steps
Know what to expect.
Consultation and parent intake are free. Once we understand your child’s needs, we will recommend a schedule that is realistic and designed to support steady progress.
Parent consultation
Free
A no-pressure conversation about what you are noticing, what you have tried, and what may help.
Book a consultationChild assessment
$95 60-90 minutes
An individualized assessment to identify strengths, gaps, and the best place to begin.
Ask about an assessmentIndividual lessons
$95 per hour
One-on-one lessons, usually two to four times per week, with monthly progress reports and optional teacher coordination.
Ask about schedulingLesson fees include personalized planning, structured literacy materials, and ongoing adjustment based on your child's progress. Some families use AFU funding, online-learning program funds, or grants to help cover lesson costs; we are happy to talk through options during the free consultation.
Questions parents ask
A little more clarity.
Who do you teach?
Learners of all ages who want stronger reading, spelling, writing, or confidence with language. Plans are individualized to the learner’s stage and goals.
How often should sessions happen?
Lessons are one hour and typically happen two to four times a week. We will discuss what is appropriate for your learner.
What qualifications do tutors have?
Uncover Reading tutors hold a bachelor’s degree, have experience working with children, and receive specialized training in structured literacy instruction. Tutors also complete a criminal record check before working with families. When we recommend a tutor, we consider your child’s needs, personality, and learning profile so the match feels supportive and appropriate.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons can take place in your child’s home or at their school, when school arrangements allow. Online lessons are also available, giving families a consistent way to access structured literacy support from home.
Can lesson costs be covered by funding?
We accept AFU funding and payments from online-learning programs. Some families may also be eligible for grants; contact us and we can talk through the options that may apply.
What does the lesson fee include?
Each lesson includes one-on-one structured literacy instruction, individualized planning, learning materials, and ongoing adjustment based on your child’s progress. We also share progress updates and practical next steps so support feels connected between lessons.
Do you assign homework?
We share practical ways to reinforce learning at home, while respecting that reading practice should not become a daily battle.
How quickly will you respond?
Send an inquiry through the form below and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
Let’s start with a conversation
Your child’s next reading step starts here.
Tell us a little about what you are seeing. The first conversation is free, private, and simply a way to see whether Uncover Reading feels like the right fit.
We reply within 24 hours and can help you understand what to do next, even if you are not sure which service you need.