Reading Tutoring That Changes Lives
Quality reading, writing, and spelling that puts JOY in reading!
Start from any level
JoyFully Read! is an award-winning program that specializes in teaching reading to beginning readers, struggling readers, readers with learning disabilities (including dyslexia), adult readers, and bilingual readers from any level.
Research-Based
The JoyFully Read! program is a research-based program with proven success rates over the past twenty years.
Continuous Improvement
Every six weeks our tutors assess students to track improvement. This allows tutors to focus on areas of difficulty and better meet students’ needs.
Getting Started
Schedule an Assessment
Meet with Liza to find out your student’s current grade level and get placed into the program.
2. Purchase materials
Purchase a student kit that fits your student’s needs. Kits include a workbook, cards, small books, and other materials for your student’s level.
3. Choose meeting times and location
Meetings are held on Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays. We offer in-person meetings for Santquin, UT, and Elk Ridge, UT, as well as online.
4. Test every six weeks
Track progress, make goals with your tutor, and see success! Students are expected to move up at least one-grade level every six weeks.
5. Reach your goals!
We do our best to help your student reach their goals and/or graduate from the program to become lifelong readers!
Testimonials
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Liza has been a wonderful tutor for my son. I love that she is always prompt and she has a happy, energetic attitude which rubs off on my son. She has pushed my son to really reach his potential and because of that he has excelled. I would highly recommend Liza!
Rachel Smith ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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We have loved working with Liza! She took the time to get to know my daughter. She taught her so many things in such a short time. My daughter said she has never had anyone help her as much as Liza. I would recommend her to anyone!
Marin Smith ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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My son has truly enjoyed his time with Liza. She is professional and caring. She makes learning fun in particular for the students that may struggle. She's a top-notch choice for anyone looking for someone to improve their child's reading ability.
Carrie Wilson ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Miss Liza is the best! She is super knowledgeable patient and dependable. My 13 year old daughter loves her class with Miss Liza and never complains about it. She can tell her reading and comprehension skills are improving and that it’s giving her more confidence at school. We love Miss Liza!
Shannon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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I just want to say how much we liked Liza! She was so encouraging and patient but with the perfect balance of “take no guff”. In my 14 years of parenting it’s something I really value in a tutor/teacher/coach because it can be very hard to find and execute that balance. She was wonderful!
Megan Skeen-Spiers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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I have really enjoyed working with Liza for tutoring. My daughter has had a really nice time and we're looking forward to working with her until we finish the program:) It's worth the cost of the program!
Mindy Carruth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
FAQs
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Yes! After your session, your tutor will let you know your weekly homework and which materials to work on with your child. Progress is still possible without at-home help, but for the fastest results, we ask families to help their students apply the principles they learn in class through simple activities. Any proficient reader can help them with their homework, including siblings or friends! Homework takes about twenty minutes a day.
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Private tutoring sessions are held twice a week on Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs for 45 minutes each session.
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Students are assessed every six weeks to track progression. Students are expected to move up at least one reading grade level in this time frame, and we recognize that we need to change something if this expectation is not met.
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Sessions are held in person in Santaquin, Elk Ridge, or online! JoyFully Read! has more locations if you would prefer to be taught in person but do not live near Utah County.
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We are confident that you will love JoyFully Read! as much as we do. Because we are so confident you will want to stay with us, we do NOT lock you into long-term contracts and ask for only two weeks’ notice if you decide that you and your student would like to end sessions with us.
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Contact us to find out!
Meet the Team
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Eliza Sagala
CENTER OWNER
Liza earned her Bachelor’s in Sociology from Utah State University. She loves working with children and teaching others that if you can read, you can become anything. Liza loves to spend her time trying different foods, enjoying the outdoors, reading Science Fiction, and being with her growing family.
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Alyssa Moyer
JRCP CERTIFIED TEACHER/TUTOR
Alyssa graduated from UVU with a degree in University Science. She has lots of work experience with kids and teens and has enjoyed seeing them all grow! When she’s not busy being a mom, she likes to spend her time creating things like healthy treats, joining local fitness classes, and listening to audiobooks.
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Emily Linford
JRCP CERTIFIED TEACHER/TUTOR
Emily earned her Bachelor’s in English Creative Writing and Editing at UVU. She served an LDS mission in Lubbock, Texas. She loves writing novels, her cat Guy, music, baking, designing some graphics, and reading. Being a tutor at JoyFully Read!™ is such a joy to her because of the amazing children she works with and she believes that books are a gateway to imagination and adventures.
