Sisu may be a good fit if your child…
- has difficulty sounding out words and reading smoothly
- doesn’t enjoy reading because it’s hard
- can participate online with an adult nearby when needed
- can commit to consistent sessions
One-on-one online reading tutoring, K–12
Helping kids learn to read, and enjoy it!
Sisu Reading exists to help students who guess at words, avoid reading, or are not making appropriate grade-level progress.
- Free 30-minute consultation
- One teacher, one student
- $50 per 40-minute lesson
- Grades K–12
What families notice
Reading feels harder than it should.
Many struggling readers are bright, curious, and working very hard. Difficulty with reading is not a measure of effort or intelligence.
- Your child looks at the first letter and guesses the rest.
- They can recite familiar books but struggle with a new page.
- Reading homework brings stalling, frustration, or tears.
- They say they are “bad at reading” or try to avoid it.
Your child may need a different kind of instruction. Structured literacy, grounded in the science of reading, teaches sounds, spelling patterns, and reading strategies explicitly, in a planned sequence. Students are shown what to do and given time to practice it.
Meet the teacher
Every session is taught by Hanna.
Sisu Reading is a small tutoring practice, not a large platform. Hanna is the person who assesses, plans for, and teaches your child.
I’m a certified cognitive coach, Wired for Resilience coach, and elementary teacher (M.Ed.), as well as a mom to three readers. I have 20+ years of experience with many kinds of students, including English language learners, students with special needs, gifted students, foster and adoptive families, and homeschoolers.
One-on-one tutoring can make such a difference! If you’re wondering whether your child might need extra support (or even a challenge), I’m happy to set up a free consultation call to learn about your situation.
Hanna Erickson
Is Sisu Reading a good fit?
The right support should fit the reader.
Sisu is designed for focused, interactive reading instruction, not passive screen time or general homework help.
A different resource may be better if you need…
- a formal dyslexia or learning-disability diagnosis
- speech-language, occupational, or behavioral therapy
- drop-in homework help or occasional test preparation
- an inconsistent schedule
The first step
Tell Hanna what reading looks like right now.
Feel free to let Hanna know what you are noticing, what your child has already tried, and what you hope will change. Hanna will reply to arrange a free consultation and help you decide whether Sisu Reading is the right next step.
Tell Hanna about your reader