Welcome to
Thrive Structured Literacy!
Every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader. For students with dyslexia or other reading differences, that journey often requires a different approach, not more effort. With structured, evidence-based instruction, children can develop the skills they need to read with confidence and succeed both in and out of the classroom.
At Thrive Structured Literacy, I partner with families to provide individualized instruction rooted in the science of reading. My goal is to help students strengthen their literacy skills, build confidence, and discover that they are capable, successful learners.
For Parents
When reading, spelling, or writing doesn't come easily, it can affect a child's confidence as much as their academic success. If your child has dyslexia or another language-based learning difference, the right instruction can make all the difference.
At Thrive Structured Literacy, I provide individualized, evidence-based instruction for children of all ages, including middle and high school. Every lesson is tailored to your child's unique learning profile, helping them strengthen literacy skills, build confidence, and experience success. My goal is to empower students with the tools they need to become confident, independent readers and lifelong learners.
Student Services - Specialized Instruction
Private practice allows me to provide personalized instruction tailored to each student's unique learning profile. Every lesson is carefully planned to strengthen phonological awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension while building the confidence students need to become independent learners.
Credentials
• M.A.T. – Master of Arts in Teaching
• CALT – Certified Academic Language Therapist
• C-SLDS – Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist
Meet Jennifer Burkhart
My name is Jennifer Burkhart, M.A.T., CALT, C-SLDS, and I am a Certified Academic Language Therapist dedicated to helping students become confident, capable readers. I provide individualized structured literacy instruction using systematic, explicit teaching methods that strengthen the foundational skills necessary for reading, spelling, fluency, and comprehension.
My journey into dyslexia began with my daughter. Her challenges learning to read gave me firsthand insight into the questions, frustrations, and hopes that many families experience. That journey inspired me to dedicate my career to helping students and their families find the support they need.
Throughout my career, I have worked with students in both public and specialized educational settings, including a private boarding school serving boys with language-based learning differences. Those experiences reinforced something I see every day: with the right instruction and support, everyone is capable of achieving remarkable growth.
Private Practice Focus
As a Certified Academic Language Therapist, I bring specialized training in structured literacy and dyslexia intervention to my work with students. My goal is to help students develop the foundational reading and spelling skills they need while building their confidence as learners.
I believe successful dyslexia intervention is about more than completing lessons or moving through a curriculum. It is about understanding how a child learns, identifying what they need next, and providing explicit, systematic instruction that supports meaningful progress.
Every student deserves to experience the confidence that comes from understanding how language works and seeing their hard work translate into new skills.
Let’s Support Your Child’s Learning Journey
We’re here to answer your questions and help you take the next step toward building strong, confident reading skills for your child. Reach out to learn more about our programs or to schedule an assessment.