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Online Reading Tutoring for Middle Schoolers | Grades 5–7 | SBT Reading Tutors

Year-Round Enrollment Open — Spots close August 15. Applications after August 15 go to the waiting list.

Year-Round Program · Enrollment Open Now

Online Reading Tutoring for Middle Schoolers That Actually Closes the Gap

Most tutoring manages tonight's homework. This program fixes what was never properly taught.

SBT Reading Tutors delivers structured, certified-teacher-led reading instruction for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders — in small groups of six, twice a week, for 12 weeks. Your child builds real reading skills, not workarounds.

Active teacher founder, 30 years
Certified teachers only
Max 6 students per group
Grades 5–7 · Nationwide · Online
69%
of 4th graders read below proficiency
— NAEP 2024
6th grade
is when the reading gap hits every subject —
math, science, history, all of it
$108/hr
average cost of private tutoring —
SBT costs a fraction of that
Who this is for

If you've said any of these things, keep reading

1

"They're heading into middle school and still struggling to read out loud"

The social exposure of middle school makes a reading gap impossible to hide. Every class, every assignment, every moment of being called on — it compounds. This program targets the root before it becomes identity.

2

"We've already spent money on tutors and nothing changed"

Most tutoring manages tonight's homework. It doesn't fix the missing foundation — the phonics, fluency, and comprehension skills that should have been built years ago. That's exactly what this program targets.

3

"I need something consistent — not just a summer program"

The year-round program runs 12 weeks, twice a week. Your child gets structured, progressive instruction with the same certified teacher — not a revolving door of substitutes or a marketplace tutor.

Program details

12 weeks. Twice a week. Real results.

  • 📅
    Duration12 weeks of structured instruction
  • 📆
    Schedule2 days per week · 30 minutes per session
  • 📚
    Total sessions48 sessions over the program
  • 👥
    Group sizeMax 6 students — no overcrowded classrooms
  • 🎓
    Who teachesCertified teachers trained by Jacqueline Thompson, Ed.S.
  • 💻
    Format100% online · Nationwide · Grades 5–7
  • 📊
    Progress updatesWeekly updates so you always know where your child stands
Year-Round Program
Reading Catch-Up & Build Program
$1,800
per student · prepaid at enrollment

Private tutoring averages $108/hr — SBT delivers 48 expert-led sessions for a fraction of that cost.

  • 12 weeks of structured instruction
  • 48 total sessions
  • 2 days per week · 30 min each
  • Max 6 students per group
  • Certified teacher every session
  • Weekly progress updates
  • Grades 5–7 · Online · Nationwide
⚠ Enrollment closes August 15

Applications received after August 15 will be added to the waiting list for the next available group.

Why this works when other programs haven't

  • It fixes the root problem, not tonight's homework. Most tutoring helps kids get through assignments. This program builds what was never properly taught — phonics, fluency, comprehension — in a structured, expert-led sequence.
  • Small groups mean no one gets lost. Six students max. The teacher knows your child's name, their sticking point, and their progress — every single session.
  • Consistency creates results. Twice a week for 12 weeks is enough repetition to build real habits. One-off sessions or monthly check-ins don't move the needle.
  • Certified teachers only — no marketplace hires. Every SBT instructor is personally trained by Jacqueline Thompson, Ed.S. Not onboarded through a form. Trained.
The difference

Private tutoring at $108/hr for 48 sessions costs over $5,000. The SBT year-round program delivers the same number of expert-led sessions for $1,800 — in a structured format designed to build cumulative skills, not just fix tonight's assignment.

What parents notice

After 4–6 weeks, parents consistently report the same thing: their child stops dreading reading time. The nightly battle quiets down. Confidence starts showing up in other subjects — because reading is the foundation of everything.

Year-round advantage

Summer programs close the gap. Year-round programs lock in the gain. Your child doesn't just catch up — they build the habit of reading at grade level before the next school year creates new pressure.

How it works

Three steps from inquiry to results

1

The Diagnostic

After you enroll, we schedule a brief call to understand where your child is and confirm placement in the right group. No surprises — we make sure the program is the right fit before sessions begin.

2

The Program

Your child joins a group of no more than six students, twice a week for 12 weeks. Every session is led by a certified teacher using the structured literacy method Jacqueline has refined over 30 years.

3

The Result

Weekly progress updates keep you informed. By week 12, your child is reading at a higher level — with the confidence and habits to maintain it when the next school year starts.

About the founder

Jacqueline Thompson, Ed.S. — 30 Years. One Standard.

Jacqueline Thompson isn't a platform. She isn't a marketplace. She is an Ed.S.-credentialed active classroom teacher who has spent 30 years — across New York City, Westchester County, and Georgia — identifying exactly why kids get stuck in reading and building the method that fixes it.

Every SBT instructor is personally trained by Jacqueline. Not onboarded through a form. Not hired through a tutoring marketplace. Trained — in the structured literacy approach she has refined over three decades of classroom teaching.

When your child is in an SBT group, they are learning from teachers who were taught by someone who has seen thousands of struggling readers — and knows exactly what it takes to turn them around.

What parents say

Results from real families

★★★★★
Gaby was struggling in reading and with the help of Ms. Jackie, over time she became an A/B student. The difference in her confidence is night and day.
S
S. Williams
Parent of Gaby · SBT Reading Tutors
★★★★★
Luke is smart but was falling behind. He got the help he needed from Ms. Jackie. We finally stopped worrying about whether he'd keep up in school.
L
Luke's Father
Parent of Luke · SBT Reading Tutors
★★★★★
My grandson was falling behind and needed help. With regular tutoring he is back on track. I am so proud of him. Ms. Jackie made all the difference.
P
Ms. Posey
Grandmother · SBT Reading Tutors
There's still time

The gap doesn't close on its own. Enrollment closes August 15.

Fill out the form below and we'll confirm your child's enrollment in the next available group. Applications received after August 15 will be added to the waiting list.

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SBT Reading Tutors LLC

1611 Satellite Blvd, Ste 15 #1008
Duluth, GA 30097

📞 (678) 370-7473

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