Reading with Dr. Rachel Sample
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Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
About the store
I’m a certified structured literacy therapist (OGA & CERI), former homeschool educator, and published historian with a PhD, with over 17 years of teaching experience.
I create dyslexia-friendly, structured literacy resources designed for struggling readers and students who need explicit, systematic instruction. Every resource is tested with the students I tutor in one-on-one and small-group settings and refined based on real student progress.
My materials are research-aligned, easy to implement, and designed to reduce cognitive load while building mastery.
Thank you for supporting my work and the students we serve 💛
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Dyslexia-Friendly History Reading Passages: Classical Legacies & New Frontiers
Dyslexia-Friendly History: Volume III – Classical Legacies & New FrontiersEmpower your struggling readers with high-interest history that actually meets their processing needs! As a Certified Dyslexia Interventionist, I created this series for my own students who have outgrown basic decodable books but still hit a "wall" of frustration when encountering dense text and unfamiliar multi-syllabic vocabulary. This resource is the perfect "bridge" for students in grades 4-7 who are ready for more
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Science of Reading, World History
VA SOL
R.6.5.f
, R.6.5.g
, R.6.5.b
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Dyslexia-Friendly History Reading Passages Ancient History Volume 2
Help struggling readers access history without overwhelming them. This dyslexia-friendly Ancient History reading passage bundle is designed for homeschool parents, tutors, and teachers who want content-rich history taught through structured literacy–aligned supports. Each passage uses clear language, short chunks, and oral-first activities so students can focus on understanding history, not fighting the text. This resource is ideal for: Students with dyslexiaStudents with reading difficul
4th - 7th
Close Reading, Science of Reading, World History
Dyslexia-Friendly History Reading Passages Ancient History Volume 1
Help struggling readers access history without overwhelming them. This dyslexia-friendly Ancient History reading passage bundle is designed for homeschool parents, tutors, and teachers who want content-rich history taught through structured literacy–aligned supports. Each passage uses clear language, short chunks, and oral-first activities so students can focus on understanding history, not fighting the text. This resource is ideal for: Students with dyslexia Students with reading diffi
4th - 11th
Ancient History, Close Reading, Science of Reading
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About the store
Experience
I’m a certified structured literacy therapist (OGA & CERI), former homeschool educator, and published historian with a PhD, with over 17 years of teaching experience.
I create dyslexia-friendly, structured literacy resources designed for struggling readers and students who need explicit, systematic instruction. Every resource is tested with the students I tutor in one-on-one and small-group settings and refined based on real student progress.
My materials are research-aligned, easy to implement, and designed to reduce cognitive load while building mastery.
Thank you for supporting my work and the students we serve 💛
Teaching style
My teaching style is explicit, systematic, and diagnostic, grounded in structured literacy and the science of reading. Skills are taught in small, clear steps with consistent routines to reduce cognitive load and build mastery.
Instruction is responsive to student performance, with frequent review, guided practice, and intentional application in reading and writing. All strategies are tested and refined with the students I tutor to ensure they are practical, effective, and easy to implement.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Graduated with distinction in my PhD program
Earned a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with high honors
Supported many struggling readers in becoming strong, confident, and successful readers who went on to thrive academically
My own education history
PhD in History — Graduated with Distinction
Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction — Graduated with High Honors
Certified Structured Literacy Therapist — Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA)
Certified Structured Literacy Therapist — CERI
Ongoing professional learning in structured literacy, dyslexia intervention, and evidence-based reading instruction
Additional biographical information
I have been married for almost 23 years, and have 8 amazing children! My husband recently retired from the military, and we are excited to start a new phase of life. We love traveling the world with our children, and I love animals and DIY home projects!
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