Reading Tutor Serving Fort Collins Area Families
Only 31% of U.S. 4th Graders are Reading Proficiently
- 4th graders31%
- 8th graders30%
According to the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), only 31% of U.S. 4th graders and 30% of U.S. 8th graders are reading at or above grade level.

If you or your child are struggling with reading, you are not alone.
At Take Root Learning, we use efficient, brain-based instruction to support literacy success.

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Testimonials
Our experience with Ellen was fabulous. My 9yo daughter was so relieved to have paused Barton level 5, which was cognitively heavy and grueling, and start doing EBLI with Ellen. She enjoyed going to her sessions every week. Her reading ability, confidence, and speed exploded about a third of the way into the program. She is in 4th grade and is now able to read far above her grade level. EBLI was a great program for our neurodivergent kiddo. Ellen is patient, kind, and always found a way to keep her engaged. I can’t say enough good things about her!
We are so grateful to have found such a wonderful reading tutor for our kindergartener! From the very first session, she gave our daughter her full attention and made her feel confident and excited about reading. The progress has been truly remarkable, and we love that she always keeps us in the loop with updates after each session. If you are looking for a tutor who is patient, attentive, and genuinely invested in your child's growth, look no further. We cannot recommend her highly enough!
We are extremely grateful for the positive impact Mrs. Robinson has had on our son’s learning journey. Since he started, we’ve seen a remarkable improvement in his reading skills. His ability to recognize, break down, and understand words has changed significantly, and it is clear he has built a much stronger foundation.
In addition to reading, his overall writing has improved, and he is becoming more confident when expressing his thoughts. One of the most noticeable changes has been his growing ability to comprehend what he reads, which is making a big difference in his academic progress.
Mrs. Robinson has been patient, supportive, and truly invested in helping him succeed. We couldn’t be happier with the progress he has made and highly recommend her support to any parent looking to strengthen their child’s reading and comprehension skills.


