Valley of the Moon Learning

Valley of the Moon Learning Located in Sebastopol, CA. Certified reading specialist providing K-6 tutoring in reading. Please contact me if you are interested or have any questions. Thanks!

Orton-Gillinganham trained with over 10 years experience teaching reading to young learners.

Invest in your child’s reading growth this summer and prevent the “summer slide” before it begins!Even one session per w...
05/23/2026

Invest in your child’s reading growth this summer and prevent the “summer slide” before it begins!

Even one session per week with a K–6 Orton-Gillingham reading specialist can help your child strengthen reading skills, build confidence, and start the fall feeling prepared instead of playing catch-up.

Sessions are engaging, personalized, and designed to make learning stick through:
🎲 Fun, interactive reading games
📖 Books matched to your child’s skill level and interests
🧠 Multi-sensory Orton-Gillingham instruction
📓 A personalized take-home binder with books and games for continued practice

Limited summer spots available — message me for details and a free assessment.

More information can be found on my website:
ValleyOfTheMoonLearning.com

- Sam, Tutor and Owner of Valley of the Moon Learning📖✨

📍Sebastopol

Hi, I’m Sam! I’m a Sebastopol-based reading tutor and certified K-6 reading specialist with 10+ years of experience and ...
05/09/2026

Hi, I’m Sam! I’m a Sebastopol-based reading tutor and certified K-6 reading specialist with 10+ years of experience and specialized training in the Orton-Gillingham approach, the gold-standard for supporting students with dyslexia and reading difficulties.

I offer one-on-one private reading tutoring in downtown Sebastopol, using a structured, systematic method that builds strong decoding, spelling, and writing skills. I’m passionate about helping children become confident, fluent readers while nurturing a lifelong love of reading.

For more information, please check out my website:
ValleyOfTheMoonLearning.com

Reach out today to schedule a free reading assessment for your child 📖

I’d love to help support your child in becoming a confident, fluent reader that enjoys reading!

Help your child feel confident going into next school year📖✨🥳My name is Sam and I’m the owner and tutor of Valley of the...
05/01/2026

Help your child feel confident going into next school year📖✨🥳

My name is Sam and I’m the owner and tutor of Valley of the Moon Learning. I provide Orton-Gillingham tutoring for K-6 students here in Sebastopol.

I have 10 years of private tutoring experience and have worked with students across a range of needs. I use data to drive my structured systematic approach, which is tailored specifically for each child I work with.

Reach out today to set up a free reading assessment for your child. I’d love to help them feel confident and excited about their reading journey!

Pictured: My tutoring office and some of the materials I use with K-3 students.

For more information, please check out my website:
ValleyOfTheMoonLearning.com
*Also linked in my bio

Fluency means:⭐️ Accuracy: Reading words correctly.⭐️ Rate: Reading at a good pace, not too fast and not too slow.⭐️ Pro...
04/27/2026

Fluency means:
⭐️ Accuracy: Reading words correctly.
⭐️ Rate: Reading at a good pace, not too fast and not too slow.
⭐️ Prosody: Using appropriate phrasing, intonation, and expression.
⭐️ Automaticity: Instant recognition of words, which frees cognitive space for comprehension.

If you’re looking for support to help your child read more fluently, you’re in the right place. I’d love to help!

You can find more information on my website:
ValleyoftheMoonLearning.com

Spring is here🌸 Can’t wait to hang this adorable pennant flag from .shop in my tutoring office!
03/22/2026

Spring is here🌸 Can’t wait to hang this adorable pennant flag from .shop in my tutoring office!

Orton-Gillingham reading tutoring in Sebastopol by a credentialed teacher and former reading specialist. Spots available...
03/18/2026

Orton-Gillingham reading tutoring in Sebastopol by a credentialed teacher and former reading specialist. Spots available for spring and summer📖✨

Contact today for a free initial reading assessment with me, Samantha Burke.

For more info, please visit my website:
ValleyOfTheMoonLearning.com

K-6 tutoring in reading by a credentialed teacher trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach.Now available for weekly tuto...
02/23/2026

K-6 tutoring in reading by a credentialed teacher trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach.

Now available for weekly tutoring sessions at Victorian Plaza on Gravenstein Hwy.

Contact today to schedule your child’s free initial reading assessment.

For more information, visit my website:
ValleyOfTheMoonLearning.com

Hi there👋🏽 I hope you and your family are well❤️Are you looking for resources to help navigate through this strange time...
03/30/2020

Hi there👋🏽 I hope you and your family are well❤️

Are you looking for resources to help navigate through this strange time?

If so, check out my latest article on resources for learning at home 👉🏽http://valleyofthemoonlearning.com/2020/03/16/homeschooling-parent-resource-page/

A few resources included are:
- Explaining pandemics and COVID-19 to children
- Setting up a family schedule
- Creating a space for your child to learn from home
- Teacher approved academic websites(most are free at this time)
- Activities for children of all ages
- Directed videos to help children exercise at home
- Ideas for some good ol’ family fun
- Links to additional articles on children learning from home during this time

I will also share some of these resources in my stories ⭕️

Please let me know if there are any additional resources you’d like to see❤️Sam

1 WEEK 🎃👻🍁•Check out my favorite books to read for Halloween🤗 (link in profile 👉🏽)
10/25/2019

1 WEEK 🎃👻🍁

Check out my favorite books to read for Halloween🤗 (link in profile 👉🏽)

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Sebastopol, CA
95472

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm

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