"We are so thankful for Anchored Reading! Our 8 year old was recently diagnosed with dyslexia and reading has always been very challenging for him. He was falling behind and his skills were well below grade level. Abigail came highly recommended and has helped our son improve dramatically. She is very engaging and genuinely cares about our son’s success. She is even in communication with his teacher to make sure everyone is on the same page. We would recommend Anchored Reading to anyone!"
"Abigail was AMAZING with our shy kindergartener. She came from a school that did not let her learn to read in a productive way (no sounding out, no communication home on possible issues) and was ready to shut down completely. She tested at a pre-k level at the end of kindergarten. She’s now ended her first year of first grade two grades ABOVE her reading level. Abigail gave her the tools and confidence to learn in a productive way and encouraged her to sound out anything she needed. She worked hard to undo an entire year of damage and my daughter and I are so grateful to her!"
"Anchored Reading has been one of our family's greatest blessings. We watched our children grow not only as readers, but as humans under Abigail’s watch as they were bolstered by her positivity, grace, and mercy. Abigail’s work with our family turned reading into a joyful, fun, and positive experience. We saw our children gain key skills and what was previously daunting and impossible for them, became manageable and learnable. Our family is forever changed by Abigail’s work and we are so incredibly grateful."
"When I found out my son was reading below level, I searched around and found a tutor who sang the praises of Fountas and Pinnell. We did a sample session with her and something didn’t vibe right. That’s when I got in touch with Anchored Reading. From our first consultation, I immediately felt confident with Abigail’s knowledge, background, and skills. There was a world of difference between our first session with her and our trial with the other tutor. I could tell she was going back and laying a strong foundation, instead of applying patches that would wear over time. She is patient, clear, concise, and keeps a pace that works well for my son’s attention span. When questions come up during home practice or school, Abigail has been happy to clarify and provide support outside of our regular sessions. It’s been amazing to see the progress that our son has made over the last few months with Abigail. He’s moved up multiple levels at school, but more importantly, all those foundational gaps are being filled in. With that progress comes more confidence and more fun. He’s dramatically less frustrated when reading, and is now excited to spend time curled up with a book. As a parent, it can be so hard to see your child struggle. I can honestly say that finding Abigail has lifted so much weight off my chest. I’m truly grateful to have her on this journey with us."
"We reached out to Anchored Reading after our first parent teacher conference at school. Our kindergartener was struggling with some of the basics and needed a lot of repetition. Our son has loved Abigail's one on one tutoring sessions. He asks me everyday if he is meeting with her online. Abigail does a great job keeping the child engaged and their confidence up. We are so happy we found Anchored Reading and his teachers have already seen a big improvement in the classroom."
"We highly recommend Anchored Reading. After just one package of sessions with Abigail, our son is reading at grade level in several metrics. We love the confidence he has gained—he read out loud to us tonight for the first time in a long time. Despite our son being surrounded by distractions, Abigail keeps him focused during the sessions. Afterwards, he is happy and boasts about the games he won. We appreciate Abigail clear and prompt communication about his progress, work we can do at home, and scheduling. We’re so glad we found Anchored Reading!"
"We are thrilled to have Abigail working with our daughter. We see so much growth in her reading as well as building her confidence. Our daughter never complains when she has to have a session with Abigail. She makes her work hard, but all while having fun! So grateful we found Anchored Reading and look forward to watching our daughter continue to grow in her reading.
"Since starting her reading journey with Anchored Reading, we have witnessed a significant transformation in our daughter’s abilities. Her fluency has improved, and her ability to glide through sentences with newfound confidence. Her stamina has grown remarkably, which has motivated her to read with a renewed enthusiasm. Moreover, her reading levels have advanced, which is a testament to her dedication and the support she has received. We are very proud of the progress she has made so far, and the joy she finds in diving into new stories!"
"Thank goodness for Anchored Reading! We started working with Abigail several months ago because our 7 year old was struggling with reading and as a result school was really challenging. After a summer of working together on zoom, he has made tremendous progress. Most importantly, he feels more confident and doesn't give up when he has difficult work. Abigail is so kind and made sessions playful, fun and engaging. We couldn't recommend her more!"
"Abigail has been working with our daughter to ease her transition into a new, more challenging school curriculum. During this time her reading skills, including phonics and spelling, have improved significantly with Abigail's help. It is so nice to see our daughter’s confidence improve and to see her so excited and ready to go when she has a session with Abigail. Additionally, Abigail has been amazing at communicating and informing us / following up with our daughter’s progress."
"Our son is a reluctant writer, but he left each of his sessions with Abigail energized and with a smile! We so appreciate her adjusting her style to the student, sharing progress updates, and partnering with us on ideas that we can use to reinforce his learning at home. We also appreciate her meeting our son where he was in terms of his needs and interests, and her positive approach to engaging with him (and us)!"
"Anchored Reading has made an immediate impact on my daughter. I’ve seen a noticeable difference in her confidence in reading and she has made great strides in her ability. Abigail is very organized and prepared - she sets detailed goals and plans the sessions to reach those goals. We are excited to continue our reading development with Anchored Reading!"
"I reached out to Abigail Holt at Anchored Reading a little over a year ago, and she has been an absolute lifeline for our family. Navigating my daughter's learning challenges and diagnosis has been stressful and overwhelming. Finding Abigail brought an enormous sense of relief, not just because she's supporting my daughter, but because she's been there to support me too.
Abigail is exceptionally talented at what she does, and her passion for her work shines through in every interaction. She's connected beautifully with my daughter, which has made a difference. The extra tutoring work could easily feel overwhelming for a young child, but because of their relationship and Abigail's skill, she is able to focus and stay present during each session.
Despite having many clients, Abigail makes each student feel like her priority. She's deeply attuned to her individual needs and adapts her approach accordingly. Her progress reports are comprehensive, well-organized, and incredibly helpful for understanding exactly where she is and what we're working toward.
Beyond the tutoring itself, Abigail has been invaluable in helping me navigate the diagnostic process, which felt overwhelming at the time. She walked me through each step with patience and clarity. She's always available to discuss concerns or answer questions.
I honestly don't know what I would do without Abigail on our team. Having a trusted, knowledgeable advocate in our corner has meant everything for both my daughter and our entire family."
"I’ve been so impressed with our daughter’s virtual reading tutor, Maddie! I wasn’t sure how an all-virtual format would work, but it’s been seamless, fun, interactive, and genuinely engaging. The sessions keep her motivated and excited to read every week. It’s wonderful to see her confidence and continuity in reading grow through such a positive online experience with Anchored Reading."
"We love Abigail and the team at Anchored Reading. Our daughter has not only grown through the individualized, skill-building instruction, but we’ve also seen a noticeable increase in her confidence. While the data clearly reflects her progress, what has meant even more to us is the way she now approaches reading challenges with courage rather than frustration. We also appreciate how clearly and simply Abigail shares our daughter’s progress with us. Her updates are thoughtful, digestible, and genuinely helpful in understanding where growth is happening and where support continues. Our daughter feels safe, encouraged, and genuinely supported by Abigail. The combination of warmth, structure, and thoughtful guidance has made all the difference for her."
"Anchored Reading has been monumentally helpful in my daughters reading progress. There was a noticeable improvement just shortly after her sessions started. Jenna is always so warm and welcoming and does an amazing job at utilizing every minute of their time. The ability to attend tutoring virtually is also a must. The flexibility of scheduling allows our family to get the extra help my daughter needs without sacrificing time commuting or other extra curricular activities. I would highly recommend Anchored Reading to any parent looking to boost their child’s reading development."
"We have been working with Anchored Reading for almost 1.5 years, and Abigail has been an incredible resource for our daughter and our family. Not only is she an engaging and effective tutor, helping our 4th grader grow academically and gain confidence, but she has also served as a thoughtful and knowledgeable educational consultant. Her guidance with our daughter’s IEP team has been invaluable—she advocates with insight, explains options clearly, and helps us make informed decisions that truly support our child’s learning and development. We feel fortunate to have her expertise, patience, and genuine care in our corner. Highly recommend!"
"We’ve had a wonderful experience working with Anchored Reading for both reading tutoring and IEP consulting. As tutors, Abigail and Jenna are patient, skilled, and truly engaging. They use evidence-based strategies that are tailored to our child’s learning needs, and we’ve seen measurable improvement in reading fluency and comprehension. More importantly, our child now enjoys reading—something that once felt like a daily struggle. As an IEP consultant, Abigail has been an invaluable advocate. Her deep understanding of literacy development and special education law has made a significant difference in our child’s academic progress and confidence. She helped us understand the IEP process, interpret evaluation results, and communicate effectively with the school team. With our child’s diagnosis of dyslexia and ADHD, Abigail’s insight ensured that our child received the support they truly needed. We highly recommend Anchored Reading to any family looking for expert guidance, compassionate support, and real results."
"Jenna has helped our son make such significant improvements in his reading. He went from being in the 18th percentile in one domain to being in the 95th percentile after a six week period. Those results speak for themselves, but his confidence and determination to continue to learn to read has increased as well."
"My daughter is quite shy, making it difficult to find a tutor who aligns with her needs and makes her feel comfortable. I came across Anchored Reading and was encouraged by the positive reviews I was seeing. Let me say, working with the Anchored Reading team can only be described as amazing! The communication, easiness of setting up the lessons, and the confidence my daughter has gained in just 6 short weeks is spectacular. The teachers have been quick to answer my questions and have truly put my mind at ease throughout our session. My daughter looks forward to her meetings every week and is retaining the information so well. I am incredibly thankful I found Jenna and Abigail, and I can’t wait to see how my daughter progresses in her upcoming sessions!"
"My third grader has been working with Abigail to improve her reading skills. She looks forward to her lessons which include instruction and games. Abigail keeps her tutoring session going in a fun and straightforward manner that builds on each other in a systematic way. As a parent, I enjoy that there are regular assessments to see areas of improvement in areas that we will continue to work on. I have also appreciated the prompt communication that Abigail provides. We look forward to continuing our tutoring sessions!"
"I cannot thank Abigail at Anchored Reading enough for the incredible difference she has made in my child's life. My 9-year-old struggles with academic delays due to dyslexia and ADHD, and it felt like I had tried everything to help her with little success. But after working with Abigail regularly, I've seen the progress that I have been waiting for. From day one, Abigail was patient, engaging, kind, and incredibly supportive. She took the time to assess my child's unique learning style and created a personalized plan that not only addressed the reading difficulties but also worked with my child's strengths. Abigail’s ability to keep my child engaged, even when attention span is a challenge, is admirable. What truly stands out is the way Abigail has built my child's confidence around reading. My child feels less frustration and hesitation about reading, and the improvement in her skills has been clear. I highly recommend Anchored Reading to anyone looking for a tutor who is not only skilled in working with children who have dyslexia and ADHD but who also truly cares about their progress. We are so grateful for the support and positive influence Abigail has had on our child’s learning journey."
"Jenna is an outstanding tutor! Her sincerity, patience, and expertise in literacy have been instrumental in helping our son make remarkable progress. She keeps him fully engaged during each session and is incredibly accommodating with our schedule. We cannot recommend her highly enough and look forward to continuing our journey with Jenna for years to come."
"Our son finished kindergarten at grade level in reading, but he didn't feel confident in his skill set. He often turned away from reading, even when able, out of fear he might read it incorrectly. Our goal with the Anchored Reading summer program was to maintain his skills gained and build confidence. Now, two weeks into school, he proudly shared with me: "I got a reward for being one of two students raising my hand to answer during reading." The fact he was willing to share the answer, with confidence, makes me so happy he put in the effort over the summer with tutoring. Abigail is reliable, flexible, genuinely interested in helping students progress, and consistent in her approach. Anchored Reading is a wonderful support for families and students."