I get kids excited about reading and learning through my extracurricular enrichment classes and private tutoring.

Call me a Reading Influencer.

How it all began…

Here I am around age 4 enjoying a good book. While I took longer to become an independent reader than some kids, I can’t remember a time I didn’t love being read to, listening to an audiobook, looking at illustrations, and then reading on my own once I was able. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve discovered my love of reading is contagious!

How It’s Going…

Now, I’m blessed in doing my dream job working with books and children to inspire, teach, and encourage the next generation of readers. So, at this moment when many kids feel scattered, over-stimulated, and overly-digitized, I’m here to bring the best of low tech and high tech together. I encourage kids to love reading and learning by teaching enrichment classes and tutoring young readers online using wholesome classic books (with real paper pages!).

From my students & their parents:

  • “My son has been working with Jillian for a few months now and we have seen big improvements with his reading. She is very professional and manages to keep his attention for an entire class. I would recommend Jillian to anyone looking to help their child become a more confident reader.”

    - Parent, Holly S. [Tutoring]

  • “Jillian has been an amazing resource for our family! My kids have both loved having tutoring sessions with her. I was struggling to get my five year old interested in reading. I’m thrilled to see how much progress she’s made thanks to Jillian‘s encouragement. Now my five year old is excited to listen to stories and to sound out words.  She’s even trying to write words on her own! My seven year old also enjoys the tutoring sessions. He was intimidated by longer chapter books, so it has been a huge help to have Jillian’s encouragement. She’s always so kind and patient and makes reading fun for the kids. We feel lucky to have found Jillian!”

    - Parent, J.P. [Tutoring]

  • “My daughter Eliot has taken 3 classes from Jillian. We both loved the classes for many reasons. It gave my daughter and me quality time together to read, it forced us to keep on track with our reading, AND we got exposed to wonderful old time classic books that I would have never thought about reading (or even knew about). One of the series that we read was Misty of Chincoteague Island. We as a family ended up watching the movie and have family plans to visit the Island in Virginia. So it really opened us up to alot of fun adventure. My daughter looked forward to her weekly zoom class sessions, where Jillian kept the class fun and engaging. Along the way my daughter learned how to use a dictionary as a few of the weekly assignments had us look up words and write their definitions down.”

    - Parent [Classes]

  • “We love Jillian because she is kind and patient. She does not spoil the book as we read through it. She grants us grace if we fall behind because she genuinely wants us to understand and enjoy the books we read.”

    - Students, Addie and Evie [Tutoring & Classes]

  • “I appreciate Jillian and all the work she puts into her reading classes. They have been a blessing for my girls when I have to go into the office. They honestly don't even realize they are doing school work because she makes it so fun and enjoyable.”

    - Parent, AO Y5, Y4, Y0 Mom [Tutoring & Classes]

  • “I have taken classes with Jillian for several years. She has expanded my knowledge of the fiction world and helped me with writing fiction stories, book summaries, and book reviews. She has great book recommendations and teaches the classes in an organized manner. The environment is very supportive and fun, I have enjoyed every class and every book greatly.”

    - Student [Classes]

  • “Jillians classes are simply fantastic. Both my creative writer and my shy fact finder have thrived with her enthusiastic support. Jillian has a talent for engaging her students and imparting a joy of reading. As a mom, I appreciate that she always makes sure everyone gets the chance to be heard and the thought she puts into her classes.”

    - Parent [Classes]

  • “Our family first met Jillian through a group class she was offering. My oldest joined the group and met with her each week. I could hear him having a great time, laughing and engaging with Jillian and the other kids. She asked just the right questions to get the kids interested and wanting to participate. Watching my son learn and grow through the group classes, I set up hour-long sessions each week to give my son and daughter individual reading time with Jillian to increase his reading ability. Jillian exudes kindness and sweetness towards her students. She connects with them and encourages them in a loving way. Both my kids improved in their reading immensely through the private sessions with Jillian. They adore her and look up to her! She is a great reading mentor!”

    - Parent [Tutoring]

  • “Jillian has a knack for working with kids. She works really well with my daughter who isn’t very talkative and often takes more time to formulate an opinion or response. Jillian is patient and encouraging. She makes class interesting with games and fun scenarios that connect with the book the class is reading. The literature choices are excellent; a good story to follow and lessons of life all along the way.  I highly recommend her class. She definitely delivers!”

    - Parent, Malia Hoyt [Classes]

Want to hear more?

On this podcast, I had the opportunity to share my homeschool story - including some nitty gritty parts of it that have made me very passionate about protecting young hearts and minds from some of the content that is included not just in public school classes & curricula, but even in some homeschool curriculum materials. I hope that the episode I was on will be encouraging but also a wake up call — parents must be involved in their children’s education!

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Looking for ways to support your child as he/she is learning to read? I offer personalized online tutoring to encourage and support early readers! Send me a DM or head to the link in my bio for more information. #learnwithjillian #readingtutor #youn

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