Literacy Tutoring

Like our owner, all Altitude Tutoring literacy practitioners are highly qualified and have extensive experience working with students of varied abilities. The expertise acquired from years of teaching reading, writing, and spelling to students who learn differently enables Altitude to produce effective, efficient results in a caring and supportive online environment. Every child is treated as an individual and instruction is adjusted to meet specific needs. At Altitude, literacy tutoring sessions are 45 minutes and at least two sessions weekly are required to secure a tutoring program spot.

We understand that choosing someone to work with your child is an important decision and you have many options. We are here to answer any questions you have, so don't hesitate to contact us. We are honored to partner with families to help their children learn, persevere, and achieve.

I was told my child must have in-person instruction, is this true?

Not necessarily. Many of our students with multiple diagnoses (including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia) were told they needed in-person instruction, but that was not actually the case. These students are thriving in our online environment.

My child did not do well with online during the pandemic. Will this be the same?

In one word, NO. Online tutoring with an expert practitioner is nothing like whole class or small group pandemic online learning. Online tutoring is personable, collaborative, and interactive. Because the work that we do is tailored to each individual student and our tutors are highly experienced, every child will get exactly what he or she needs.

Will my child show the same progress online?

Yes, Altitude's online students show the same amount of progress as in-person students.

What if online is not a good fit for my child?

Students respond better to the virtual environment than parents expect. We have found this is true even for very young students and students with unique abilities. Likewise, most parents of online students appreciate not having to drive and wait for their child while they are in a tutoring session.

We want your child to be in the best possible learning environment. If we find that online is not a fit for your child for any reason, you will be referred to a qualified in-person tutor (if available).

Meet Our Tutoring Team

Brandy Gulliford MA Ed, MS, C-SLDI

Brandy Gulliford, a Florida native, is the founder and owner of Altitude Tutoring LLC. With 24 years of experience in education, she has taught hundreds of students to read, write, and spell. Brandy holds certifications as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist (C-SLDI), EBLI Instructor, and Orton-Gillingham Practitioner. She earned a Master of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Science in Clinical Exercise Physiology from the University of Florida.

Additionally, Brandy is licensed in Elementary Education, Gifted Education, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. Her teaching experience spans both Florida and Colorado, and she received highly effective ratings for all teacher evaluations throughout her 20-year public education career. Furthermore, she was chosen as Teacher of the Year by KBCO radio station in Denver and received the Teacher of the Year award at her elementary school. Brandy is honored to partner with families to help their children grow in foundational literacy skills.

Literacy Tutoring

I was told my child must have in-person instruction, is this true?

My child did not do well with online during the pandemic. Will this be the same?

Will my child show the same progress online?

What if online is not a good fit for my child?

Meet Our Tutoring Team

Brandy Gulliford MA Ed, MS, C-SLDI

Additional Expert Practitioners COMING SOON!

Still Have Questions About Online?

Literacy Tutoring

I was told my child must have in-person instruction, is this true?

My child did not do well with online during the pandemic. Will this be the same?

Will my child show the same progress online?

What if online is not a good fit for my child?

Meet Our Tutoring Team

Brandy Gulliford MA Ed, MS, C-SLDI

Additional Expert Practitioners COMING SOON!

Still Have Questions About Online?

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