high-quality literacy support
Welcome
I’m a literacy educator and curriculum designer based in Los Angeles, dedicated to helping children build the skills and confidence they need to thrive as readers.
Through one-on-one tutoring, academic vocabulary workbooks, and engaging educational resources, I make reading accessible, joyful, and lasting. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or school leader, you’ll find tools here to support every child’s journey into literacy.
Connect with me: lsamanthasmith@icloud.com
Services
Growing confident readers, one word at a time.
Personalized 1:1 Tutoring
I offer personalized 1:1 reading tutoring for students in grades K–12, designed to build confidence and close literacy gaps. Each session is tailored to your child’s needs, blending research-based strategies with engaging activities that make reading click.
Professional Development Workshops
I provide professional development workshops that equip teachers with practical, research-based strategies for strengthening literacy instruction. Designed to fit the needs of each school or district, these sessions offer tools educators can apply immediately to boost student engagement and achievement in reading.
Academic Vocabulary Workbooks
The Academic Vocabulary Workbooks (Grades K–5) give students the words they need to unlock learning across every subject. Each book is filled with engaging activities that make essential school vocabulary clear, accessible, and fun for kids at home, in the classroom, or with a tutor.
Socio-Emotional Learning Curriculum
This curriculum brings social-emotional learning to life through storytelling. Built around my original children’s book, it gives educators and families engaging lessons, discussion prompts, and activities that help kids explore feelings, build empathy, and strengthen relationships—all while connecting deeply to the power of story.
Personalized 1:1 Tutoring
Flexible Tutoring Packages for Every Learner
Our tiered options are built around evidence-based strategies, measurable goals, and consistent progress monitoring—ensuring academic growth that lasts.
Tier 1: Starter Support
One-on-one virtual session
Personalized lesson plan for each meeting
Progress notes emailed after session
Tier 2: Consistent Growth
1 session per week (4 total)
Individualized learning plan with goals
Biweekly parent/guardian check-in
Access to supplemental resources (worksheets, guides, etc.)
Tier 3: Intensive Acceleration
2 sessions per week (8 total)
Customized learning pathway aligned to school curriculum
Weekly parent/guardian updates + progress tracker
Priority scheduling and flexible rescheduling
sample resources
Build Language, Build Confidence
Here you’ll find curated vocabulary tools to support language growth. Use these words for practice at home, in the classroom, or as a quick reference to help your student make connections across subjects.
FAQs
How are sessions structured?
Each session is one-on-one and personalized. I use evidence-based strategies, interactive tools, and regular progress checks to keep students moving forward.
How do you track progress?
I provide updates through parent/guardian check-ins, written notes, and progress trackers that outline student growth over time.
What materials do you use?
I create and curate custom resources—worksheets, passages, vocabulary tools, and comprehension activities—aligned to state standards and student goals.
Consultation
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