Supporting Moms of Children with Dyslexia
Unleash Your Child's Potential:
Empowering Moms Navigating Dyslexia
I'm Dawn Johnson, and I help moms to confidently empower their dyslexic children by providing them with proven techniques and strategies through my coaching programs, tutoring support, and courses.
Specializing in empowering moms of children with dyslexia. My passion is to foster confidence, capability, and community as you champion your child's educational journey.
Hi there! As a mom who raised a wonderful, successful son with dyslexia, I understand the worries and questions swirling around your mind, along with that uncertainty you're feeling. There were so many times I wished I had someone to guide me through the ups and downs of dyslexia—because, like you, I just didn't want to fail my child. I prayed a lot for guidance and wanted my son to grow up confident, ready to tackle whatever future he chose.
Just being trained in working with dyslexia was not enough. I spent countless nights researching, planning, and yes, praying. There were some hiccups along the way (just ask my son!), but each one taught me something valuable. While I’m trained and certified to teach and screen children with dyslexia, it was actually living through it that really opened my eyes and made me realize this is my calling. I felt called to stand up not just for my son, but for all the amazing dyslexic children out there who are misunderstood—even today, with all the resources we have.
Whether your child is in public school, private school, or learning at home, I hope this space feels like a haven for you. With about 20% of the population being dyslexic, know that you’re not alone—join this community where we celebrate the big and little wins while supporting each other through the challenges along the way.
Your child is wonderfully made by our Creator, and with His guidance we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Let's embark on this journey together.
Work With Me
Individualized Support
Coaching packages and individual Consulting sessions providing individualized support for moms navigating the joys and challenges of raising a child with dyslexia.
Offering
Private Consultation, along with private and Small Group
Coaching
Community Membership
Join our encouraging & informative community.
Never feel alone on this journey again. This paid community offers an exclusive private Facebook group where members are free to post their concerns, challenges and best of all, wins!! This encouraging group connects you with other moms that are here for you.
This membership includes monthly videos and more that will help you in understanding dyslexia along with actionable tips that you can incorporate while you are instructing your creative and intuitive child.
Membership also includes monthly Q&A sessions via Zoom with Dawn Johnson and the entire membership community, along with discounts on
Private Consultation Sessions.
Student Tutoring
Virtual One-On-One Private Tutoring.
As a Dyslexia Specialist, Dawn Johnson is certified at the Advanced Level in teaching the Barton Reading & Spelling system and has been for over 20 years. The Orton-Gillingham system of learning has been research proven to improve the literacy of struggling readers specifically individuals with dyslexia. The Barton Reading & Spelling program is one of the strongest Orton-Gillingham programs available.
Virtual One-On-One
Co-Tutoring
Designed for parents who tutor their own child using the Barton Reading & Spelling System. Dawn Johnson will teach the new teachings of each level and the parent will work on the remainder of each lesson with their child.
Dyslexia
Screening
Are your child's struggles due to Dyslexia?
Our Dyslexia Screening is designed to assess whether your child fits the profile of dyslexia. By combining insights from a parent interview, evaluations of your child's schoolwork, and a comprehensive set of tests conducted either in-person or virtually, we provide a detailed report. This report outlines your child's performance on each assessment, indicates the severity of dyslexia, and offers a tailored list of recommended accommodations and interventions. We then provide a consultation session to go over the report and answer any questions and concerns.
Success Stories
Dawn is absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend her! My 8 year old son has ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. I was referred to her by another homeschool/co-op mom. She has been so helpful from the first phone call, I've learned so much about the signs to look for and how to tailor school to his learning style. We did screening, which was very thorough, and I can already compare just how far he has come from his test packet and we are only at the half way point. His reading and writing has come extremely far since we began tutoring with Dawn. Even more so, his frustration and anxiety levels are much lower when needing to read/write, which was so much of our battle with schoolwork. What is also amazing is that going twice a week isn't a huge battle because she makes the learning enjoyable. You can tell she truly cares about each kid and they know it. It's made a world of difference and to see his growth has been amazing. I can't imagine where we would be without her.
Ashley Spoon
Dawn is just amazing - an expert in her field who is kind and gracious, encouraging and an absolute pleasure to be around. My daughter gained an increased learning ability, increased confidence and a sweet mentor. It was nothing but a positive experience for both my daughter and me. God bless you, Dawn
Julie Tom
My girls had Dawn for several years with great improvements that they couldn't get from their schools. When they went to her, I would say 3rd grade, well my oldest first went when she couldn't read. The school kept telling me she would finally read soon. That was kindergarten and by the 3rd grade I got her tested. The specialist recommended Dawn to help with her dyslexia. So my oldest is now in honors classes at Page High school because of Dawn. She is able to go into class with confidence. Leah then started going in third grade because I noticed same pattern from Chloe and she wasn't able to read either. Dawn got them to where they needed to be in reading and I am thankful because if it wasn't for her, they would be struggling and hating school. Now they like school better than they did when they were little. Leah is now in 6th grade and does so great in her classes now. She is highly recommended and an awesome teacher to my girls and I love her and seeing Gunner. We miss her dearly now because my kids have finished out their tutoring with her when it came to an end. However they will be coming back when they are juniors in high school to practice for their test in high school SAT and stuff.
Crystal Atkins
Dawn Johnson is an excellent reading teacher!!!! She is passionate about what she does and inspires her students to do their very best...my daughter worked with Dawn and her reading a spelling improved tremendously as well as her confidence...thank you Dawn for all you did for our daughter!!!! You are changing precious lives and helping them to become all God intended for them to be.
Dawn Fraine
Dawn is amazing! My son was reading on a Kindergarten/1st Grade level at the end of 3rd Grade After being diagnosed as dyslexic, he began the Barton tutoring program with Dawn Dawn made the program and reading fun! He completed the program and finally learned to read and write like his peers.
He made excellent grades in middle school, was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society and exited from his IEP at the end of 8th Grade. He is now in high school, taking Honors and AP classes and maintaining A's and B's. I feel certain that without Dawn's help, he would not have overcome his learning disability or be as successful. I highly recommend Dawn, you will not be disappointed!
Ashley Searls
My daughter began working with Dawn last Fall and I couldn't be happier with her progress. We happen to find Dawn through a recommendation from a teacher at Caldwell Academy. Dawn tested my daughter who was diagnosed officially with dyslexia. Dawn evaluated her and gave us a report with suggestions for her current school to implement. Her report was thorough and understood exactly what our daughter needed to help her to successful and confident. Dawn works with my schedule and is very accommodating. I am very happy with our experience overall and look forward to continuing our sessions.
Kathleen Doughty
This teacher Dawn is incredibly patient and knowledgeable, creating a supportive learning environment where I and my son feel comfortable asking questions and learning at his own pace. My son's grades have significantly improved thanks to her effective teaching methods and personalized approach. My son gained a much deeper understanding of the subject matter, and his confidence has grown immensely. Dawn has a unique ability to make complex concepts easy to understand, and consistently provides helpful and constructive feedback. She truly cares for the students.
Tapreine Williamson
Our family couldn't be more THANKFUL for Dawn Johnson (and her trusted partner, Gunner)! Dawn has evaluated my daughter and taught her for three years. During that time, my daughter's reading, spelling, and confidence greatly improved! Thank you Dawn (and GunBun) for giving Jordan the confidence to take on the hard and tackle it with graceful confidence!
Amy Ventry-Smith
FAQS
What can I expect from your coaching and consulting services?
Our coaching and consulting services are tailored to empower you with the knowledge and strategies to support your child with dyslexia. We'll work together to address your specific concerns and goals, providing you with tools and confidence to positively impact your child's learning journey.
If you are a home educator, these services will not only address your specific concerns and goals, but help you in choosing the best curriculum for your child.
Consulting
Individual consultation sessions are conducted virtually and is a good opportunity to discuss concerns and strategies pertaining to the specific needs of your child.
After clicking the "Learn More" button above and submitting your interest form, we will be in contact with you to briefly discuss your needs and to schedule the consultation.
Coaching
Our coaching program is conducted virtually and is designed to fully equip you in empowering your child through the world of dyslexia. During this 6 week program, you will learn what dyslexia is, how it affects your child's learning, recommended learning techniques and technology, along with the support needed to address your child's specific needs.
After clicking the "Learn More" button above and submitting your interest form, we will be in contact with you to briefly discuss your needs and to schedule a consultation.
What is involved in the private virtual tutoring sessions for children with dyslexia?
Our virtual tutoring sessions focus on personalized instruction to address your child's specific learning challenges. We use an evidence-based Orton-Gillingham approach to enhance literacy skills in a logical manner, boost your child's confidence, and foster a love for learning. The program we use is the Barton Spelling & Reading System. The duration of each lesson is 45 minutes.
What type of equipment would I need?
Although we are virtual, we engage our students by making this a very hands-on experience. All you will need is a strong internet connection, a personal computer (not a tablet) and a dry erase board. Your child will be manipulating tiles on a screen; therefore, initially a parent may need to be in attendance to help with navigating the screen.
Do you offer any other tutoring other than private one-on-one tutoring?
If a parent chooses to tutor their own child with the Barton Reading & Spelling system, Dawn will partner with the parent as a co-tutor, which may look different for every parent depending on their needs. Many times a parent will feel more comfortable in having Dawn Johnson teach the new teachings of each lesson and then parent will take over working on that specific lesson. Dawn's co-tutoring services may be used for reinforcement, review, or to even teach a lesson with the parent present if a parent gets stuck along the way. If this sounds like something you are interested in...just click any of the "Learn More" buttons.
How is a dyslexia screening conducted, and what will I learn from it?
Our dyslexia screenings involve a series of assessments and interviews to determine whether your child has dyslexia. You will receive a detailed report outlining their profile, performance on the assessments, and personalized recommendations for interventions and accommodations.
After clicking the "Learn More" button above and submitting your interest form, we will be in contact to determine if your child has enough signs to warrant this specific screening or if your child will benefit from a full educational evaluation administered by a psychologist.
Will this screening be enough to qualify my child for an IEP or 504 Plan?
No, this screening will not determine if your child qualifies for services in the Public School system.
Who will accept this screening report?
Most private schools will accept this dyslexia screening report to qualify a child in receiving accommodations and/or services. Please check with your school.
This screening will NOT be enough to qualify a child in receiving accommodations (504 PLAN) or services (IEP) in the PUBLIC SCHOOL.
If a child has been diagnosed with a Learning Disability in Language, this screening will determine if this learning disability is due to Dyslexia. It will include the severity level and the recommendations for accommodations and interventions which can be added to a child's school file to assist in creating their IEP or 504 Plan.
If you are a home educator, this report will help you to understand how your child learns and what curriculum would be best suited for your child, along with recommended accommodations you may want to administer in your teachings.
How do I know if your program is the right fit for our family?
We offer a complimentary consultation to discuss your specific needs and goals. This initial conversation helps us understand your family's unique situation and gives you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have about our approach and services.
How can I contact you?
Please feel free to click on any of the "Learn More" buttons above and submit your interest form. You may also email us directly at [email protected]
Or call at 336-509-1004
Do you have an online community where I can connect with other parents?
Yes, I offer access to a paid private online community where you can share concerns, challenges, and triumphs all in a safe encouraging space. We also meet once a month via Zoom for a Q&S session and to fellowship with other moms. This membership also includes monthly videos that will help educate a parent in the world of dyslexia and discounts on consultation sessions.