About Us.
Our Approach.
At The Reading Studio, our mission is to empower every child with evidence-based reading and pre-reading instruction. Extensive research has revealed that learning to read is not an innate skill, and many children encounter challenges with standard instruction. Through explicit and systematic instruction, we are dedicated to each child in establishing a strong foundation in reading.
Early Literacy :: Unlocking the Power of Early Literacy in Young Children
Engaging children in early literacy activities is a powerful way to enhance pre-reading skills and reduce the likelihood of encountering reading challenges in the future. Early Literacy classes cater to 3-5 year olds and are designed to foster a love for learning through interactive and fun hands-on activities. Our dedicated teachers are trained in instructional strategies to support young learners in developing essential early literacy skills crucial for reading success.
MAPify! [Reading] :: Reading Support for Young Learners
Looking for an enrichment program that builds your child’s reading confidence and foundational literacy skills?
MAPify! [Reading] is a structured literacy program designed for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Built on the principles of research-backed, explicit phonics instruction, MAPify! offers a personalized learning experience through each child’s M.A.P. (My Action Plan)—a customized path based on their strengths and skill needs.
Available during the school year and summer, MAPify! provides families with flexible scheduling and a consistent, proven approach to reading development. Whether your child needs extra support or enrichment, MAPify! offers the guidance and tools they need to grow with confidence.
Private Tutoring :: Individualized Reading Support, Tailored to Your Child
Looking for individualized support to help your child grow as a reader and gain confidence? Our one-on-one Private Tutoring offers individualized instruction grounded in Structured Literacy, including the Orton-Gillingham Approach and Wilson Reading System. We use a diagnostic, explicit, and multi-sensory approach rooted in the Science of Reading to meet your child exactly where they are—and help them move forward with clarity and purpose.
Private Tutoring is available for students in Kindergarten through 6th grade and is a great option for families seeking focused, flexible support.
Not sure which option is the best fit? Reach out—we’d love to help you find the right learning path for your child!
Hi, I’m Kristen Williams.
I began The Reading Studio to serve families on the North Shore by providing high quality multisensory group instruction and individualized tutoring services to students of all abilities. When I was in elementary school I struggled with reading. It took many years of hard work and intervention to fill in the gaps that I had developed in my phonological awareness and phonics skills. Because of this, I’m passionate about helping others on their reading journey. I have been a classroom teacher, a reading specialist, a private tutor and have team taught and helped develop multiple reading courses for public school teachers and reading specialists.
A few things about me:
M.Ed in Reading
Member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy, A/OGA
Trained in Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS)
Licensed MA Reading Specialist (K-12)
Licensed MA Early Childhood Education Teacher
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, Early Childhood Education
Enjoys exploring outdoors with family & accomplishing projects