Certified Reading Specialist
Private Tutor, Consultant, Advocate, and Coach
Read to succeed!​
Certified Reading Specialist
Located in Downtown Downers Grove, Shelley L. Leland offers specialized academic support in reading, writing, and executive functioning. A former educator and lead literacy coach in the public school system, she uses research-based strategies to help students build skills, confidence, and independence. With over 10 years of experience running her own small business, Shelley works with students from pre-kindergarten through college. For more information or to inquire about services, please submit contact information below.
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Reading Services
Writing Services
Reading Services
Shelley's reading services build strong literacy skills through word work, comprehension, and critical thinking. Using research-based strategies and systematic active reading practices, students strengthen vocabulary, decoding, and text analysis while learning to engage deeply with what they read.
Writing Services
Shelley's writing services help students strengthen organization, word choice, and sentence structure through research-based writing strategies. Instruction provides clear frameworks and step-by-step approaches that make writing more structured and formulaic, helping students plan, draft, and revise with greater clarity and confidence.
Executive Functioning Services
Executive Functioning Services
Shelley's executive functioning services use research-based strategies to build organization, goal setting, self-monitoring, and working memory, helping students develop practical skills to plan, stay organized, and manage their learning independently.
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