Where every child discovers the joy of reading.
Personalized reading support for elementary-aged kids in Bozeman, Montana. I build real reading skills like phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension through books your child is genuinely excited about. Whether I work directly with your child or guide you to do it at home, everything I do is grounded in the science of reading and designed to feel like an adventure, not a chore.
Reading should feel like an adventure, not a chore.
At The Discovery Reading Club, everything is built around real books your child will love. No worksheets, no flashcards, no drill-and-kill exercises. Whether your child is working with me directly or you are doing daily practice at home with my guidance, the approach is the same: we use the books themselves to build skills naturally.
Behind the scenes, every plan and every session is grounded in the science of reading and structured literacy, informed by my reading specialist training and ongoing Orton-Gillingham certification. Your child gets the joy of a great book and the targeted support of an experienced reading teacher. They just think they are having fun.
Find the Right Fit for Your Child
Whether your child needs focused one-on-one support or you want expert guidance to help them at home, I will find the right path for your family.
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A thorough, friendly evaluation of where your child is and exactly what they need to grow.
90-minute assessment
Written report for parents
Personalized recommendations
The starting point for every family.
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I build the plan and guide you through it. You do the daily practice with your child at home.
Custom 4-week activity plans
30 minutes of daily practice
Weekly check-ins with me
Monthly progress assessments
Great for hands-on families
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Fully personalized reading support tailored to your child's unique needs, pace, and interests.
50-minute sessions
Customized book selection
Targeted skill work
Progress updates for parents
Ideal for dyslexia support
Why Families Choose The Discovery Reading Club
Candace is a Certified reading specialist with degrees in Elementary Education and Secondary English
Trained in Orton-Gillingham methodology, the gold standard for structured literacy instruction
Every session and every plan is custom-built around your child’s specific needs and interests
Thorough reading assessments so we know exactly where to focus
A dedicated, cozy tutoring space in Valley West, designed just for reading
A curriculum designer at heart — I create the activities and choose the books myself, every single session
What a Session Looks Like
Here’s what happens when your child walks through the door.
Warm-up & check-in
We start with a few minutes of easy conversation. How was their day? What are they reading at home? This builds rapport and helps your child settle in. For younger readers, we might do a quick phonemic awareness warm-up game.
Read together
This is the heart of every session. We read a book your child is genuinely interested in — together, out loud, at their pace. While we read, I'm listening for patterns: decoding strategies, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary. This isn't a test. It's a conversation about a story they care about.
Targeted skill work
Based on what I hear during reading, we spend focused time on the specific skills your child needs — whether that's phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, vocabulary, or comprehension. This is structured and intentional, but it never feels like a worksheet. We use the book itself, word games, and hands-on activities.
Wrap-up & what's next
We end each session by talking about what we'll read next time (giving your child something to look forward to) and I share a quick update with you about what we worked on and what I'm seeing. No jargon — just clear, honest communication about your child's progress.
How I Work
Every child who walks through my door gets something different, because every child is different. There is no one-size-fits-all program here. Instead, I build each student's sessions and plans around what they actually need, using the tools and methods that are the best fit for how they learn.
Grounded in the Science of Reading
Everything I do is rooted in structured literacy and the science of reading. That means I am not guessing at what your child needs. I use evidence-based methods to systematically teach the skills that build strong readers. Phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension. I know how these pieces fit together, and I know how to tell which ones need attention.
My training in Orton-Gillingham methodology gives me a structured, multisensory approach that works especially well for kids who have not responded to traditional classroom instruction. But here is what makes it special: I weave that structure into real books and real activities, so your child never feels like they are doing drills. They feel like they are reading a great story.
Built Around Books Your Child Will Love
I have an extensive personal library of children's books, and I am always adding to it. I also maintain a carefully curated collection of decodable readers, books specifically designed to match the phonics patterns your child is learning so they can practice new skills with texts they can actually read successfully. For younger readers, I use beautifully illustrated decodable books that feel like real stories, not worksheets. For older students, I choose high-interest decodable texts with age-appropriate themes that keep them engaged and proud of what they are reading.
Beyond decodables, every session incorporates real literature. We read together, talk about the story, build vocabulary, and work on comprehension, all while your child is enjoying a book they chose because it sounded interesting to them.
Flexible, Not Rigid
Some kids come to me needing intensive, structured intervention. Others just need a boost in a specific area. Maybe their fluency needs work, or they are struggling with comprehension even though their decoding is solid. I adjust my approach for each student. I am not locked into a single program or script. I draw from my training, my experience, and a wide toolkit of methods and materials to give your child exactly what they need, session by session.
Some families want me working directly with their child every week. Others want me to build the plan and guide them to do the daily practice at home. I support both, and I will always tell you which path I think is the best fit for your child.
If I identify signs of dyslexia or a learning difference during our work together, I have the training and the specialized tools to provide targeted intervention. And if your child has already been identified, I can meet them where they are with the structured, systematic support that makes the biggest difference.
Programs & Pricing
Every child reads differently and deserves support that meets them where they are. Whether your reader needs one-on-one attention or you want expert guidance to support them at home, I will find the right fit for your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If your child avoids reading, struggles to sound out words, reads very slowly for their age, or has trouble understanding what they've read — those are all signs that some extra support could make a real difference. You don't need a diagnosis to get started. Our reading assessment will give you a clear picture of where your child is and what they need.
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Not at all. We work with all kinds of readers — kids with dyslexia, kids who are a little behind, kids who just haven't found a book they love yet, and kids whose parents want to give them a head start. If your child has a formal diagnosis, that's helpful information, but it's not a requirement.
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Most tutors help kids with homework. I help build foundational reading skills using evidence-based methods grounded in the science of reading. Every session is anchored in real books your child enjoys, and the skill work is woven naturally into the reading — not tacked on as separate drills. It feels like a book club, not a tutoring center.
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Start by scheduling a free intro call or sending me a text. I will learn about your child, what you are seeing, and what you are looking for. From there, we can set up a reading assessment (or you can send me previous results). Once I have a clear picture of where your child is, I will recommend the best path forward, whether that is 1-on-1 tutoring, parent coaching, or a combination.
You can see more information about the “Getting Started” process on this page.
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Most tutors help kids with homework. I help build foundational reading skills using evidence-based methods grounded in the science of reading. Every session is anchored in real books your child enjoys, and the skill work is woven naturally into the reading, not tacked on as separate drills. It feels like a book club, not a tutoring center.
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Parent coaching is for families who want to help their child at home but need expert guidance on what to do. I assess your child, build a custom 4-week activity plan based on their specific needs, and check in with you every week to answer questions and adjust the plan. You do the daily practice with your child. I handle the planning and the expertise. It works for local families and remote families alike.
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You can reach me anytime via the contact page or email. I always aim to respond quickly - usually within one business day.
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For most children, we recommend once or twice per week. Consistency matters more than frequency — a regular weekly session builds momentum and trust. During your free intro call, we'll talk about what makes sense for your child.
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That's actually the most common thing we hear — and it's exactly why we exist. Kids who "don't like reading" usually haven't found the right book yet, or they've had experiences that made reading feel stressful. We specialize in changing that story. Give us a few sessions. You'll be surprised.
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The intro call is free and casual — there's no set time limit. Some families have a quick chat, others have more questions. We'll take whatever time you need.
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If your child has recent assessment results from their school or another reading specialist, you're welcome to send those to me. I'll review them and we can skip straight to the recommendation call to discuss placement.
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