Is your child working hard but still struggling to read?
Specialized Speech-to-Print Reading Tutoring for Students with Dyslexia or Persistent Decoding Challenges in Charleston, South Carolina
When Reading Feels Harder Than It Should
They’re bright.
They try.
But reading feels slow, frustrating, or exhausting.
Some students have had tutoring but still show limited progress.
Who This Support Is Designed For
This intervention is designed for students who:
• Have dyslexia or suspected dyslexia
• Continue to struggle with decoding despite strong effort
• Have had tutoring with limited progress
• Guess at words or avoid reading
• Need structured, sound-based instruction
The Speech-to-Print Approach
Using Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI), we reduce cognitive load and focus on real, meaningful text so students read more easily and gain confidence.
EBLI tutoring with Charleston Literacy:
- eliminates the need to memorize rules
- promotes spelling
- removes restriction of single-skill mastery before progressing to a new skill
- exposes students to multisyllabic words sooner
- moves at a fast pace
The Results Families Notice
Less guessing
Stronger spelling
Improved fluency
Renewed confidence
About Charleston Literacy
Charleston Literacy is owned and operated by Kristen Sterna, MA, SLP. Kristen earned her Master’s degree in Communicative Disorders from Northern Illinois University (2012) and her Bachelor’s degree in Speech and Hearing Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2010). She is a Certified EBLI Instructor. She spent 8 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist in schools before transitioning to the role of literacy interventionist. After 13 years in public education (10 in South Carolina), Kristen started Charleston Literacy. Her expertise in language and literacy, combined with EBLI training, makes her uniquely qualified to provide effective reading remediation.
Certifications and Trainings
* EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction) for K-12 Intervention Educators – Certified Instructor
* ASHA (American Speech and Hearing Association) – Certificate of Clinical Competence
* Master of the Arts in Communicative Disorders, Northern Illinois University
* Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Science, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
* South Carolina Department of Education: Speech-Language Pathologist, Literacy Teacher Endorsement, Read 2 Succeed Literacy Teacher, Read 2 Succeed Literacy Endorsement,
* Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling – LETRS
* Lindamood-Bell – LiPS® Program
* Reading Simplified Academy
Scheduling and Investment
- 50 minute sessions
- $120 per session
- Once-weekly scheduling (intensive scheduling options available, 2x/week)
- In-home sessions throughout the Charleston area.
Serving West Ashley, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, and Daniel Island.
Additional areas available upon inquiry.
- A formal dyslexia diagnosis is not required to begin intervention
Ready to Learn More?
If your child continues to struggle with reading despite strong effort, structured Speech-to-Print intervention may provide the clarity they need.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your child’s history, current challenges, and whether Charleston Literacy is the right fit.
Our Chief Morale Officer (CMO), Reese, participating in the “Pup’s Height in Books” challenge!
Charleston Literacy: Reading Intervention Using a Speech-to-Print Approach
From the Students:
- “I know this book has some big words I don’t know, but I want to try!” -3rd grader
- “I practiced my spelling words the way we practice them together.” -4th grader
- “Wait, I wanna do the harder word list.” -3rd grader
- “I was scared of that word at first but that word should be scared of me!” -3rd grader
- “I”m starting to recognize when a word isn’t spelled correctly.” -8th grader
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