Reading & Writing Tutoring

for dyslexic or learning-challenged students

using Orton-Gillingham (OG) methods

  • Is your child lagging behind in school?

  • Struggling to read?

  • Avoiding homework?

Every Child Can Learn To Read

Honolulu tutor Joyce Torrey uses Orton-Gillingham* (OG) techniques to boost spelling, reading and writing skills — and self-confidence. A former Punahou and Hanahauoli schools teacher, Mrs. Torrey creates a nurturing, relaxed, nonjudgmental environment where students thrive.

*The Orton-Gillingham Approach, developed by Samuel Torrey Orton, a neurologist and pathologist, and Anna Gillingham, an educator and psychologist, works to remedy reading issues among dyslexics and learning-challenged students. Orton-Gillingham is a methodical, emotionally- and academically-sound system covering critical science of reading components such as phonics, spelling and reading and writing. 

Science of Reading Curriculum

  • Phonics, Spelling & Syllabication

  • Parts of Speech & Sentence Structure

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Writing Techniques

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  • “Mrs. Torrey's system, created and honed over her career, is the gold standard for language arts education ... Mrs. Torrey is truly a gifted teacher and an educational visionary ... There is just no comparison with other tutors. Mrs. Torrey is in a league of her own.”

    — Lori C., Parent

  • “Our experience with having Joyce Torrey tutor our son has been exceptional. Joyce is a truly caring, vibrant and dynamic educator ... Joyce took the time to get to know our son before coming up with an educational strategy that would be best suited to our son's personality and learning style.”

    — Cass and Tina N., Parents

  • “Mrs. Torrey will take a student at their ability level and differentiate her teaching strategies and approaches to meet the needs of every student. What is equally amazing and gratifying for both students and parents is her ability to make the learning relevant, fun and engaging.”

    — Gerald T., Educator and Administrator

  • “Mrs. Torrey always said, ‘If you pay attention to learning the fundamentals, the grades will come.’ She was right, and our son blossomed under her teaching.”

    — Anonymous Parent

  • “Her work with adapting lessons to address multi-sensory learning styles ... has been groundbreaking. Students who have worked with Joyce have experienced marked growth in writing, reading and critical thinking.”

    — Tim S., Educator and Administrator

Get started with Torrey Tutoring today.