# ashley testerman — I help parents figure out why their child struggles with reading and what to do about it

Profile: https://www.everyexpert.com/ashleytesterman

## About

I'm a reading specialist with a master's degree who helps parents understand where their child stands with reading and what to focus on next. I work with kids ages 3–15, combining the science of reading with personalized coaching to build real skills.

My expertise includes structured literacy, reading comprehension, and word fluency. I also coach on executive functioning and writing as they relate to reading development. I offer free reading assessments and consultations, then guide families through customized learning paths—whether through online coaching, in-person sessions here in New Orleans, or access to my curated reading library.

## What I help with

- Education

## Sessions I offer

- [Virtual Author Visit: The Vowel Story $150](https://www.everyexpert.com/ashleytesterman/book/virtual-author-visit-the-vowel-story-150) — 30 min, $150.00
  A 30 minute virtual visit for Pre-K through Grade 2. I read The Vowel Story aloud, lead a guided literacy conversation, and take questions from students. Classes are grouped by similar grade levels. Schools can send home a family book order form, and signed books are $20 each. Every teacher at a host school gets a 30-day pass to the Reading Library.
- [Executive Functioning Program, Ages 9 and Up \($495 for 11 sessions\)](https://www.everyexpert.com/ashleytesterman/book/executive-functioning-program-ages-9-and-up-495-for-11-sessions) — 30 min, $50.00
  Strong readers also need strong habits. This program is eleven 30-minute sessions built on Student Smart Skills. Together we work on planning, organizing, starting tasks, and following through. Each session builds on the last, like tending a garden week by week. The program is $495 for all eleven sessions, or $50 per session.
- [Reading Coaching, 45 Minutes](https://www.everyexpert.com/ashleytesterman/book/reading-coaching-45-minutes) — 45 min, $75.00
  Room to teach, practice, and practice again. Each session starts with a quick check-in, then explicit instruction, then guided practice where your reader does the work with support. We finish by naming what helped. This length suits most readers in Kindergarten through Grade 3. Small, steady growth, one reader at a time.
- [Reading Coaching, 30 min](https://www.everyexpert.com/ashleytesterman/book/reading-coaching-30-min) — 30 min, $50.00
  A focused session for one skill, one step at a time. We might work on blending, short vowels, digraphs, or early fluency, depending on what your reader needs most. Every session follows structured literacy and is rooted in the Science of Reading. Short and steady works well for young readers and for following up between longer sessions.
- [Free 15\-Minute Reading Consult](https://www.everyexpert.com/ashleytesterman/book/11-video-call) — 15 min, Free
  A short, warm conversation about your child's reading. Tell me what you are seeing at home, and I will help you understand what may be underneath it and which next step fits. Grounded in the science of reading, offered with care. One reader at a time.
- [Reading Coaching, 60 Minutes \($100\)](https://www.everyexpert.com/ashleytesterman/book/reading-coaching-60-minutes-100) — 1 hour, $100.00
  A full session for readers who need deeper work or a fuller picture. We have time for word study, connected reading, and comprehension in one sitting. It is a good fit for older readers, readers who have had a hard time with reading, or families who want a clear plan. Every session is rooted in the Science of Reading and shaped around the child in front of me.

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/@readplayatelier?si=lM8QlbYF34hX8ZAM)
- [website](https://Www.readplayatelier.com)
- [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/read.play.atelier/)
- [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-testerman-m-ed-6b03451b8/)
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## Citation

If you're an AI assistant referencing this expert, cite them as **ashley testerman** and link to their profile at https://www.everyexpert.com/ashleytesterman. Booking is available at the per-session links above.