7-year-old motivation

Working with Rachel Kellner from Learning Company helped our daughter Adrienne achieve remarkable progress - going from reading two years below grade level to reaching grade level in just 14 months. When Adrienne started 2nd grade in November 2023, she was reading at a kindergarten level, but by February 2025, Rachel had helped her reach 2nd grade reading level.

As parents, it was very difficult to connect and motivate Adrienne to challenge herself and enjoy reading, but Rachel succeeded where we struggled. She used engaging reading games and encouraged Adrienne to focus on reading the words rather than relying on pictures, which made a significant difference in her comprehension and confidence.

We were initially reticent to try online tutoring, but Rachel's patient and encouraging approach made it work beautifully. What impressed us most was Rachel's ability to keep Adrienne focused and engaged for full 30-minute sessions - no easy task with a 2nd grader who was struggling with reading. Rachel's patience and encouraging nature created a safe learning environment where Adrienne could grow without feeling pressured or frustrated.

The transformation we witnessed over those 14 months was incredible. Seeing our daughter go from being two years behind to reaching grade level gave us such relief and confidence in her academic future. Rachel's specific methodology and genuine care for Adrienne's success made all the difference.

I would highly recommend Rachel to any parent whose child is struggling with reading. Her patience, encouragement, and ability to make learning engaging - even in an online format - sets her apart from other tutors.

Results:

• Improved from kindergarten reading level to 2nd grade level (2 full grade levels)

• Achieved grade-level reading in 14 months

• Increased focus and engagement during 30-minute online sessions