Tutoring that tackles the problem

"Rachel provided reading tutoring for my son for 2 summers.  He was 7 and 8 years old at the time.   Not only is she a pleasure to deal with, I consider her to be an expert at her craft.  Rachel started with a reading assessment and recommended a comprehensive plan from there.  It worked, he is now reading a year and a half ahead of his grade level.  And to my delight, he now enjoys reading!"

"My son started with Rachel in the summer of 2021. He had been struggling throughout his elementary years and never got the targeted help he needed. He was three grade levels behind. He lacked foundation vocabulary that effected all areas of his learning. He had a gaping reading deficiency. I was so concerned for what this would mean for his academic future. I found Rachel by a recommendation on the neighborhood page. I am so grateful I reached out. It has been a game changer for my son! Over the year he has made steady progress. He is now able to keep up in school and continues to improve. His test scores have improved dramatically and the content of his work in school is more grade appropriate. Having Rachel as a tutor was the best decision I have ever made for my son. She was supportive throughout the IEP process and gives realistic accommodations that support growth. She also has a wonderful connection with the kids. My son enjoys working with her and she is flexible with his schedule. I highly recommend Rachel if you want real results!"

"Rachel has worked with our middle school daughter for the past year. Our daughter struggles with reading and writing. Rachel was able to test her, find out her specific weaknesses and come up with a plan. We are thrilled with the progress they have made. Our daughter was able to pass her SOL, has moved up a level in Language Arts and even reads now for fun. We highly recommend Rachel and will continue to have her work with our child."

"I highly recommend Rachel Wheeler as a reading and writing tutor for upper elementary/middle school students. My fourth-grade son met with Rachel in the summer and fall for in-person tutoring, and I was impressed by Rachel’s depth of knowledge, her preparedness, and her willingness to accommodate my son’s quirks. She went the extra mile, too, by communicating with my son’s teacher and keeping me and my spouse informed of helpful practices. Furthermore, Forest Lakes was a very convenient place to meet… Rachel offered my peace of mind during virtual learning."

"Rachel was a true gift to our family.

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When my daughter was a toddler, the library was our happy place. We would check out stacks of books and read during the day and before bedtime every night. Over time, something shifted. Maybe it was the isolation of the pandemic or the natural changes of growing up, but reading became difficult. What was once joyful turned into frustration. She no longer wanted to read on her own, and she wasn’t interested in me reading to or with her. It was painful to lose that connection, and I could see the effects in both her schoolwork and her confidence.

I don’t remember exactly how we found Rachel, but I am so grateful that we did. She met my daughter with empathy, patience, and a quiet brilliance that made reading tolerable and eventually, enjoyable. Rachel didn’t just recommend books. She helped my daughter discover stories she enjoyed and gave her a set of tools that made reading feel accessible and exciting again. As her skills improved, so did her confidence. She stopped resisting and started negotiating trips to Barnes and Noble, which quickly became her new happy place.

Now, my daughter often disappears into her books and is always excited to find a good series. Rachel helped us find our way back and has proven herself to be worth her weight in gold. We will always be thankful not just because she gave my daughter the skills to be a voracious reader again but also because she did so with such meticulous and unwavering care. She celebrated my daughter's accomplishments as if they were her own. She was invested in her success as a student and even came to one of her basketball games. Rachel’s impact reached far beyond books, and we’ll always be grateful for the care and commitment she showed our daughter."

We had such a wonderful experience with Rachel as our son’s reading tutor. From the very first day, she brought such a positive, upbeat energy to every session. She has an incredible ability to connect with children and quickly understood what motivated and engaged our son. What really stood out was how she tailored everything specifically to him — from customized exercises to creative games and thoughtful prizes that kept him excited to learn. She made each session fun and interactive, so it never felt like “extra work,” yet the progress he made was remarkable. Not only did his reading skills improve significantly, but his confidence grew as well. We are so grateful for the time he spent working with her and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a dedicated, engaging, and effective reading tutor.