● Online small-group tutoring · Grades 4+

Help your child go from reading the words to actually understanding them.

Live, small-group reading tutoring led by certified teachers — so upper-elementary and middle-school readers build real comprehension and confidence.

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✓ No cost, no obligation — just a friendly chat about your child.
3–5students per group
30 yrsfounder experience
100%certified teachers

Founded by Jacqueline Thompson, Ed.S.
Gifted-certified · 30 years in the classroom
Evidence-based reading methods
Small groups of 3–5 students

Around 4th grade, reading changes — and some kids get left behind

They stop “learning to read” and start “reading to learn.” If comprehension hasn’t caught up, every subject gets harder. Sound familiar?

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Reads it, doesn’t get it

Your child can say the words out loud but can’t tell you what the passage actually meant.

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Confidence is slipping

Reading feels like a chore. They avoid it, rush it, or shut down when asked to read aloud.

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Falling behind in class

Grades in reading — and the subjects that depend on it — are starting to drift the wrong way.

How it works

Simple, supportive, and built around small groups so no child gets lost.

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Book a free call

A quick 15-minute chat about your child’s reading, their grade, and where they’re struggling.

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We match the right group

Your child joins a live online group of 3–5 readers at a similar level, led by a certified teacher.

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They grow — and enjoy it

Targeted help for their real gaps, in a group small enough to feel safe making mistakes.

Jacqueline Thompson, Ed.S., founder of SBT Reading Tutors

“Every child can become a strong, confident reader — they just need the right support, in a group small enough to be seen.”

Jacqueline Thompson, Ed.S.
Founder · 30 years’ teaching experience · Gifted-certified · Creator of SBT’s evidence-based reading method

Start with a free 15-minute call

No cost, no pressure — just an honest conversation about your child’s reading and whether small-group tutoring is the right fit.

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Common questions

What ages and grades do you tutor?

Our small-group reading programs focus on grades 4 and up — upper elementary and middle school — where the shift to “reading to learn” happens. On your free call we’ll confirm the best fit for your child.

How big are the groups?

Small — just 3 to 5 students at a similar level. Small enough that your child gets real attention, big enough that they learn alongside peers.

Is it online or in person?

Live and online. Your child joins a video session with their tutor and a few other students — interactive, like a tiny classroom.

Who does the teaching?

Certified teachers, using evidence-based methods developed by our founder, Jacqueline Thompson, Ed.S., who has 30 years of classroom experience.

What does the free call involve?

A relaxed 15 minutes: you tell us about your child’s reading, we answer your questions, and we suggest the right next step. No obligation to sign up.