One-on-One Reading and Writing Help That Actually Works
I'm Patricia M. Keppler, a practicum certified reading specialist with over 25 years of experience. I help children from Pre-K through 6th grade become confident readers using a structured, multi-sensory Orton-Gillingham approach.
Sessions available virtually, in your home, or in mine.
A calm, personal path from struggling to confident
I fell in love with helping children succeed at reading over 25 years ago, working for multiple school districts along the east coast. I am an expert in evaluating and identifying students and helping them excel in all areas of literacy. I have taken students from being an emergent reader to above grade level reading while enhancing their confidence.
I am also an artistic soul who enjoys painting and needlepoint, focusing on personalization and design, just like how I incorporate creativity and uniqueness into your child's lesson plans.
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Every lesson is hands-on, personal, and built around your child, whether we meet virtually, in your home, or in mine.
Is your child struggling with:
- Identifying the letters and sounds within a word
- Confused about the correct order and sequence of letters
- Understanding phonemic awareness (putting sounds together to say or read a whole word)
- Mixing up sounds, getting sounds in the wrong order while reading words or phrases
- Inserting sounds that are not in a word, or omitting sounds while reading or writing
- Struggling with reading comprehension, unable to explain key points of the text
- Expression, intonation, and inflection while reading
These challenges can significantly impact your child’s reading success. However, all of these concerns can be addressed utilizing a systematic multi-sensory Orton-Gillingham approach, integrating reading fluency, writing and spelling.
A multi-sensory approach, built around your child
Multi-Sensory Methods
Incorporated within the 5 components of reading: Decoding, Fluency, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Written Expression.
Advancing Students
Of all levels with reading and writing responses, including those with dyslexia and reading difficulties.
Purposeful Motor Integration
Especially helpful for children who have difficulty sitting and focusing.
Foundations of Literacy
Fountas & Pinnell (LLI) Leveled Literacy Intervention curriculum for structured, progressive growth.
The 5 Components of Reading
Every lesson is built around these five pillars, woven together with multi-sensory Orton-Gillingham instruction.
Decoding
Breaking words into sounds and blending them back together.
Fluency
Reading smoothly, accurately, and at a comfortable pace.
Vocabulary
Building the word knowledge that unlocks meaning.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding, remembering, and explaining the text.
Written Expression
Putting thoughts into clear, organized writing.
Credentials & Experience
- MS, Special Education
- MS, Reading
- Practicum Certified Orton-Gillingham Reading Specialist
- Practicum Certified through the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE)
- 25+ years working with children
- Experience across multiple east coast school districts
What families and colleagues say
Ms. Keppler is one of those teachers that challenges students academically. I have been impressed with Patricia’s flexibility in using a variety of multi-sensory methods to teach struggling readers.
Boblyn Dobbs I am a parent who has known Patricia Keppler for the last 2 years. She has provided service for my son in decoding, spelling, reading, vocabulary, and solid study habits. Patricia is punctual and has implemented a wide range of methodologies to ensure that my child is successful in literacy.
Regina Vortman Patricia is a person of genuine care and has a passion to work with children to help them achieve their fullest potential. She is dedicated to helping the students.
Candace Galvez
Serving New Jersey & the Myrtle Beach area
In-home and in-person sessions across northern New Jersey and Horry County, South Carolina, plus virtual sessions for English-speaking children anywhere.
Northern New Jersey
Serving Passaic County, Bergen County, Essex County and surrounding towns including Clifton, Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, Montclair, Wayne, and more.
Myrtle Beach Area, SC
Virtual sessions throughout the Grand Strand, with in-home options in the Carolina Forest and Highway 501 corridor across Horry County.
Common Questions
A few of the questions families ask me most often.
What age range do you work with?
I work with children from Pre-K through 6th grade, from emergent readers just beginning to sound out words to older students who need to close a gap and build fluency and confidence.
What is Orton-Gillingham?
Orton-Gillingham is a structured, sequential, multi-sensory approach to teaching reading and spelling. It breaks language down into its smallest parts and teaches them explicitly, engaging sight, sound, and movement together so learning sticks.
Does my child need a dyslexia diagnosis before we start?
No. A diagnosis is not required to begin. I support and instruct children with dyslexia and a wide range of reading difficulties. Please note that I do not provide formal dyslexia diagnoses or psychoeducational evaluations.
Do you come to our home?
Yes. Lessons can be scheduled virtually, at your home, or at mine, whichever is most convenient for your family.
How long until we see progress?
Every child is different, so I never promise a fixed timeline. What I can tell you is that a consistent, structured multi-sensory approach builds real skills over time, and I will keep you updated on your child’s growth along the way.
Do you offer a discount for more than one child?
Yes, a discount is available for families with multiple children. We can talk through the details during your free consultation.
Ready to help your child read with confidence?
The first step is a free consultation. Call or email Patricia to talk about your child, with no pressure and no obligation.