Bergen County · NJ
Orton-Gillingham Tutoring in Upper Saddle River, NJ
Premium, one-on-one structured literacy tutoring for Upper Saddle River families, tailored to each child and delivered with care.
Reading help that comes to Upper Saddle River
Upper Saddle River is a close-knit Bergen County community that prizes academic excellence. Parents here expect a high standard, and rightly so — their children deserve instruction that is precise, individualized, and genuinely effective.
I offer discreet, in-home Orton-Gillingham tutoring throughout Upper Saddle River, designing each lesson around your child’s specific needs. With 25+ years of experience and practicum certification, I help students move from frustration to fluency.
Also serving nearby
- Saddle River
- Ho-Ho-Kus
- Ramsey
- Allendale
- Woodcliff Lake
- Wyckoff
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.
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
Orton-Gillingham Tutoring in Upper Saddle River — Questions
Do you offer in-home tutoring in Upper Saddle River?
Yes. I offer in-home Orton-Gillingham tutoring throughout Upper Saddle River and the surrounding northern New Jersey area, as well as virtual sessions if that is easier for your family.
What ages and grades do you work with in Upper Saddle River?
I work with children from Pre-K through 6th grade, meeting each child at their current reading level regardless of grade.
My child struggles with reading but hasn’t been diagnosed with dyslexia. Can you help?
Absolutely. A formal diagnosis is never required to begin. The structured, multi-sensory Orton-Gillingham approach helps any child who is struggling with reading, writing, or spelling.
How do we get started?
The first step is a free consultation. We’ll talk about your child, your goals, and a schedule that fits your family in Upper Saddle River. From there we build a personalized plan together.
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
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Ready to help your child read in Upper Saddle River?
The first step is a free consultation. Call or email Patricia to talk about your child, with no pressure and no obligation.