
Successful Steps Intervention
Heidi Lee, M.Ed.
Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner


Welcome
At Successful Steps Intervention, I specialize in helping students who haven’t made progress with traditional reading and spelling programs. As a Certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner, I provide in-person and virtual one-on-one tutoring for students in grades 2–12 with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and other language-based learning disabilities. I use the Wilson Reading System®—a gold-standard, research-based structured literacy program recognized and accredited by the International Dyslexia Association for its effectiveness in helping struggling readers.
What is the Wilson Reading System?
The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is a powerful, research-based program for students (grades 2–12) and adults with dyslexia or other language-based learning challenges. Built on the Orton-Gillingham approach, WRS uses multisensory, step-by-step instruction to help your child master reading and spelling. It is designed for those students who are not making sufficient progress in their current intervention programs or who may require more intensive instruction. It is used with students who have word-level deficits and have not mastered the decoding and spelling process. WRS offers tailored lessons in:
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Phonemic awareness
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Phonics and word structure
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Fluency
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Vocabulary
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Spelling
Each lesson adapts to your child’s needs, building skills and confidence over time. To see if WRS is right for your child, contact me for a consultation and evaluation.
Characteristics of Students who Benefit from this Program:
This program is designed to support students who experience difficulties in the following areas:
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Struggling to read words accurately or fluently, especially due to challenges with sound–symbol connections (phonological and/or orthographic processing)
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Weak phonemic awareness (the ability to hear and work with individual sounds in words)
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Difficulty with rapid naming tasks (quickly naming letters, numbers, or objects)
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Trouble reading unfamiliar words or nonsense (made-up) words
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Guessing at words rather than decoding them
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Reading that is slow, effortful, or lacks fluency
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Spelling that is inconsistent or significantly below grade level
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Difficulty reading or writing in English, despite being able to speak and understand it
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Little or no progress with other reading programs
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A diagnosed or suspected language-based learning disability such as dyslexia

All About Me
I’m a Certified Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner with over 20 years of teaching experience, including 14 years as a classroom teacher. I specialize in helping students with dyslexia and dysgraphia who haven’t made progress with other reading programs. I work with students in grades 2–12 both online and in person, and I’m currently completing advanced training toward my Dyslexia Therapist licensure.

Getting Started
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Begin Intervention
I offer in-person and online intervention 2-5 sessions per week. We will work together to create a tutoring schedule and frequency that fits your needs.
Dyslexia Tutoring

Location
Virtual
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Tutoring and screenings delivered worldwide via Zoom, perfect for U.S. and expat families.
In-Person
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Tutoring and screenings are available in-person within 3 miles of my North Carolina location.

Rates
Rate
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$110 per 60-minute session, virtual or in-person (within 3 miles of North Carolina location).
Minimum Commitment
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2–3 sessions per week to support steady progress with the Wilson Reading System.
Packages
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Prepay for a package of 10 or 15 lessons ​​
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Initial Assessment and WRS Placement
A one-time fee of $300 covers a thorough evaluation designed to assess your child’s reading and spelling abilities and to determine the most effective placement within the Wilson Reading System (WRS). This includes:
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Two assessment sessions to assess reading and spelling skills and determine WRS placement (duration varies by student level).
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A detailed report summarizing results and outlining a tailored tutoring plan.
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A complimentary in-person or Zoom consultation to review findings and plan next steps.
See Assessments page here for details.
Let's Chat About Your Child's Reading Needs
Book a Free Consultation
Are you curious if dyslexia tutoring is the right next step? Let’s connect!
During this FREE 20-minute call, I’ll answer any questions you may have about the tutoring process. We’ll discuss your child’s strengths, challenges, and goals—and I’ll help you determine the best next steps for your child.
Just complete the short questionnaire, and I’ll be in touch soon to schedule a time that works for you!
Warmly,
Heidi
Certified Reading Specialist & Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner