Reading support that helps students grow with confidence.

Assessment, tutoring, and parent guidance from a certified Virginia reading specialist — serving Hampton Roads families in person and families beyond Virginia virtually.

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Why Students Struggle

Reading is complex. That's not your child's fault.

Some children struggle with reading even when they are bright and trying their best. Reading is a skill that needs to be taught clearly and step by step. When a child does not get the right amount of support, they can fall behind through no fault of their own.

Many kids who avoid reading, read slowly, or feel upset about school may simply need more help with the basics, like sounds, phonics, or reading smoothly. These gaps can make reading feel harder over time and can hurt confidence, motivation, and grades.

The good news is that children can improve with the right support. Reading struggles are not forever. They are a sign that your child needs a different approach.

Signs your child may need support

  • Avoids reading aloud or reading at home
  • Struggles to sound out unfamiliar words
  • Reads slowly or loses meaning while reading
  • Scores below grade level on school assessments
  • Expresses frustration, anxiety, or self-doubt about reading
  • Identified as needing extra literacy (reading/writing) by a teacher or reading coach


We're here to help.


Services Overview

What Let's Grow Literacy Offers

Every student's reading journey is different. Let's Grow offers a range of services designed to meet families where they are — from assessment to intensive instruction to parent guidance.

Reading Assessments

Comprehensive reading level assessments and basic skills assessments to understand exactly where your child is and what they need next.

School Data Review

Review of your child's existing school assessment data with personalized reading growth recommendations and next steps for parents and families.

Individual Tutoring

One-on-one tutoring sessions using systematic reading instruction tailored to your child's specific skill gaps and learning needs. We specialize in boosting our clients' reading confidence.

Summer Program

Intensive small-group summer reading development sessions designed to help students build foundational skills and enter the next school year stronger.

Parent Workshops

Knowledge-building workshops that equip parents to understand, support, and advocate for their child's reading development. (In development)

About the Founder

A Reading Specialist Who Truly Understands What's at Stake


Tanisha Uzoatuegwu, Founder

Certified Virginia Reading Specialist · Former Middle & High School English Teacher · Literacy Leader


The founder of Let's Grow Literacy, LLC. believes that when students do not enjoy reading, they lose access to far more than words on a page. They lose confidence, communication, opportunity, and meaningful life experiences.

Many students who avoid reading don't actually dislike reading itself — they dislike the stress, fear, self-doubt, and frustration that can come with reading when they haven't received the support they need. That distinction matters deeply.

As a certified Virginia reading specialist and former English teacher with experience at the middle and high school levels, she brings both the science of reading and a deep understanding of students as whole human beings to every session.

"Reading difficulties are not the student's fault. Every child is uniquely made. It's our duty to provide each child with the support, structure, and instruction needed for them to grow."

Reading Skills

What We Work On

Let's Grow uses systematic reading instruction grounded in the science of reading to address the foundational skills students need to read with accuracy, fluency, and understanding.

Phonemic Awareness

The ability to hear, identify, and work with individual sounds in spoken words — the critical foundation of learning to read.

Phonics

Understanding the relationship between letters and sounds so students can decode new words accurately and independently.

Fluency

Reading smoothly, accurately, and at an appropriate pace — so cognitive energy can be directed toward meaning rather than decoding.

Vocabulary

Building a rich and growing bank of word knowledge that supports comprehension across subjects and grade levels.

Comprehension

Developing the strategies students need to actively understand, remember, and think critically about what they read.

Reading Confidence

Rebuilding a positive relationship with reading — so students begin to see themselves as capable, growing readers.

Why Trust Let's Grow

What Makes Let's Grow Different

Certified Expertise

Let's Grow is led by a certified Virginia reading specialist — not a general tutor. This means instruction is grounded in the science of reading, aligned with current literacy research, and delivered by someone trained specifically to address reading difficulties.

A Whole-Child Perspective

We never reduce a student to a test score. Every session is approached with care for the student as a whole person — their confidence, their story, and their potential. Reading growth happens in relationship, not just in drills.

Parents as Partners

You are not left out of the process. Let's Grow is committed to keeping parents informed, building your knowledge, and empowering you to advocate effectively for your child in school and at home.

Systematic Instruction

Every session uses structured, systematic reading instruction — the approach that research consistently shows is most effective for students across ability levels, including those who have struggled for years.

Who This Is For

You're in the Right Place If...

Your child has been flagged by a teacher, reading specialist, or school assessment

You've noticed your child avoiding books, reading aloud, or any reading-related activity

Your child struggles to decode unfamiliar words or reads very slowly

Your student has received school reading data but you're not sure what it means or what to do next

You're concerned your middle or high schooler still struggles with foundational reading skills

Your child expresses frustration, anxiety, or low confidence specifically around reading

You want expert guidance as a parent so you can better understand and advocate for your child

Your family is outside Hampton Roads and you need high-quality virtual reading support

Parent Resources

Resources to Help You Understand and Support Your Reader

Knowledge is one of the most powerful tools a parent can have. This growing resource hub is designed to help you understand reading development, interpret school data, and advocate confidently for your child.

Understanding the Reading Rope

A parent-friendly explanation of Scarborough's Reading Rope and why it matters for understanding how children learn to read.

Coming Soon

Virginia Literacy Act: What Parents Should Know

A plain-language overview of Virginia's literacy law, what it requires of schools, and what it means for your child's reading instruction.

Coming Soon

How to Advocate for Your Child's Reading Needs

Practical tips for navigating conversations with teachers, reading coaches, and school administrators about your child's literacy progress.

Coming Soon

Reading Strategies to Support at Home

Simple, evidence-aligned strategies parents can use at home to reinforce reading skills without turning every evening into a battle.

Coming Soon

Supporting Older Striving Readers

Guidance for parents of middle and high school students who are still working through foundational reading challenges — and why it's never too late.

Coming Soon

Making Sense of School Reading Data

A guide to understanding the reading assessments schools use, what the scores mean, and what questions to ask at your next parent-teacher conference.

Coming Soon

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Whether you're ready to enroll, have questions about your child's reading needs, or simply aren't sure where to start — we'd love to hear from you. Sign up for a 15 minute inquiry call or e-mail us @ info@letsgrowliteracy.com.

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Let's Grow Literacy, LLC provides literacy instruction, parent guidance, and educational support. Services do not replace formal medical, psychological, or legal evaluation.