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Online Reading and Writing Tutoring for College Prep, College, and GED Students

 Personalized 1-on-1 coaching with Dr. Stephanie West — College Reading Professor and Certified Reading Specialist. 

Book a Free 20-Minute Discovery Call

Learn with Dr. Stephanie West, Ed.D.

College Reading Professor

Certified Reading Specialist

30+ Years Teaching Reading

Creator of College Reading Fast Track

GED Reading & Language Pathways Author

3 Starting Points. 1 Reading Specialist. 1 Clear Path

1st Year College Prep

Current College Students

Current College Students

You're heading to college, and you've heard the reading is different. Maybe there's a placement test ahead — Accuplacer, EdReady, or similar. Or you just want to walk in ready. We'll build the exact reading and writing skills your professors will expect.


→ See College Readiness Intensive 


→ Test in 4 weeks or less? See the Placement Test Sprint

Current College Students

Current College Students

Current College Students

You're already in college, and the reading is harder than you expected. Maybe you were placed into a developmental course. Maybe you're falling behind in your courses. You can catch up — with the right strategies. 


→ See College Reading and Writing Coaching 

GED Reading & Writing

Current College Students

GED Reading & Writing

You're working toward your GED and reading and writing are where you need the most support. We'll meet you where you are and build the skills you need to pass — step by step.


→ See GED Reading and Writing Rescue 

How It Works - A Clear Path, From First Call to Confident Reader

Step 1 — Free 20-Minute Consultation. We talk about where you are, what you need, and whether we're a fit. 

Step 2 — Reading and Writing Assessment. A short diagnostic so we know exactly where to begin. 

Step 3 — Personalized Plan and Weekly Sessions. Sessions run 50 minutes, online, on your schedule. 

Step 4 — Progress Check at Each Milestone. You'll see your growth in real terms — not just hours billed. 

Choose the Path that Fits Your Goals.

Every package is a structured program — not hourly tutoring. You'll know what you're paying, what you're getting, and where you'll be at the end. Every package also includes a self-paced course or program at no extra cost. 

Tier 1 - Start Here

Reading Snapshop - First Session + Diagnostic (Optional)

Your first session with me. A short diagnostic, a clear picture of where to focus, and a recommendation for the path forward — no commitment beyond this one session.


Includes:

  • One 50-minute live session
  • Reading and writing diagnostic
  • Written recommendation and suggested path
  • Honest answer to: "is 1-on-1 coaching the right fit?"


$49 — one-time, first-time clients only

Book Your Reading Snapshot Session - $49

Tier 2 - Structured Programs

Placement Test Sprint

College Readiness Intensive

College Readiness Intensive

For students with a placement test in the next 4 weeks (Accuplacer, EdReady, or similar).


What's included:

  • 4 Virtual 50-minute coaching sessions in 4 weeks
  • Accuplacer/EdReady Placement-test-aligned diagnostic and practice
  • Targeted Reading Instruction 
  • Focused on what the test actually measures


$277 — paid in full at booking 


Designed for fast, focused turnaround. 


You'll check out securely on ThriveCart. 

All 4 sessions are held on Zoom. 

Reserve Your Spot

College Readiness Intensive

College Readiness Intensive

College Readiness Intensive

For high school students heading to college, or first-year students who need to catch up fast.


What's included:

  • 6 Virtual - 50-minute coaching sessions over 6 weeks
  • Targeted reading instruction 
  • Accuplacer/EdReady-aligned diagnostic
  • Custom 6-week reading and writing plan


$298 — or 2 monthly payments of $149 


Save $152 vs. booking sessions individually.


 You'll check out securely on ThriveCart. 

All 6 sessions are held on Zoom. 


Reserve Your Spot

College Reading & Writing Coaching ★ Most Popular ★

College Reading & Writing Coaching ★ Most Popular ★

College Reading & Writing Coaching ★ Most Popular ★

For current college students, strengthening reading, 

writing, or both.


What's included:

  • 6 Virtual 50-minute coaching sessions over 6 weeks
  • Custom reading + writing plan based on your courses
  • Feedback on one paper or essay (up to 2,000 words)


$298 — or 2 monthly payments of $149 


Save $152 vs. booking sessions individually.


Most popular for students already in college.


You'll check out securely on ThriveCart. 

All 6 sessions are held on Zoom. 

Reserve Your Spot

GED Reading and Writing Rescue

College Reading & Writing Coaching ★ Most Popular ★

College Reading & Writing Coaching ★ Most Popular ★

For adults preparing for the GED who need real reading and writing support.


What's included:

  • 8 Virtual 50-minute coaching sessions over 8 weeks
  • Access to GED Reading & Language Pathways materials through targeted instruction 
  • Practice tests with detailed feedback


$294 — or 2 monthly payments of $147 


The lowest per-session rate I offer - built for accessibility.


You'll check out securely on ThriveCart. 

All 8 sessions are held on Zoom. 



Reserve Your Spot

Tier 3 - Ongoing Support

Monthly Coaching Membership

For college students who want consistent weekly support across an entire semester — at the lowest rate in the catalog.


Includes:

  • 4 Virtual 50-minute sessions per month (weekly)
  • Targeted Reading Instruction
  • Priority scheduling — book your weekly slot before drop-in clients
  • 10% off any add-on essay reviews


$235/month — billed monthly · cancel anytime with 30 days notice 


Effective rate: $58.75 per session · the lowest rate available.


  You'll check out securely on ThriveCart. Cancel anytime. 

Course access included. Weekly sessions on Zoom. 

Start Your Membership

Tier 4 - À LA CARTE

Single Coaching Session

Single Coaching Session

Single Coaching Session

Drop in for one-time help with a specific assignment, test, or question.


Includes:

  • One 50-minute live session
  • Focused on whatever you bring


$75 — 50 minutes


 You'll check out securely through Stripe

All sessions are held on Zoom. 




Book a Session

Essay or Paper Polish

Single Coaching Session

Single Coaching Session

Detailed written feedback on a single essay or paper. No live session required.


Includes:

  • Up to 1,500 words
  • 48-hour turnaround
  • Comments on structure, evidence, clarity, and mechanics
  • One round of follow-up questions by email


$45 per essay — multi-essay packages available at checkout


You'll check out securely on ThriveCart. Upload your essay after payment. Feedback returned in 48 hours. 

Send Me Your Essay

The Course Path

Want to start on your own? Try the self-paced course.
Explore College Reading Fast TrackExplore GED Reading and Language Pathways

About Dr. Stephanie West

Dr. Stephanie West, College Professor, Certified Reading Specialist, 30 Years of Experience

As a college professor in the reading department, I have seen how many students begin college feeling unprepared for the level of reading they are asked to do. Many students are capable of succeeding, but they have never been taught the strategies to read college-level texts with confidence. That is why I created HelpULearn — and why I now offer 1-on-1 coaching to students who want personalized support.


I hold a doctorate in Education. I am a certified reading specialist. I have developed reading and writing curricula for college readiness, developmental reading, and GED programs. And I work with students one at a time because that is where the biggest changes happen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at Swest@helpulearn.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We meet on Zoom, one-on-one, for 50 minutes. You'll see me, I'll see you, and we'll share documents on screen so we can read and write together in real time. All you need is a computer or tablet with a camera, a quiet space, and a reliable internet connection. I send a calendar invite with the meeting link after you book. 


The Discovery Call is a 20-minute conversation. We talk about your goals, your timeline, and whether 1-on-1 coaching is the right fit. No diagnostic, no homework, no pressure.


The Reading Snapshot is a full 50-minute paid first session. You take a short reading and writing diagnostic, we review it together in real time, and you leave with a clear picture of where to focus and which package (if any) makes sense next.


Start with the Discovery Call if you're still deciding. Book the Snapshot if you're ready to find out exactly where you stand.


The College Fast Track and GED Reading and Language Pathways courses are self-paced. You work through modules of video lessons, practice, and quizzes on your own schedule. They are structured, affordable, and covers everything you need to build college-level reading skills and/or to pass the GED Reading Test.


1-on-1 coaching is what happens when you want someone working alongside you — adjusting the plan to your specific weaknesses, answering questions in the moment, giving feedback on your actual writing, and holding you accountable to the work. Every coaching package includes the course at no extra cost. You get both.


The GED Reading & Writing Track was built for you. We meet you where you are — no judgment, no assumptions about why you're working toward your GED — and build the reading and writing skills the test actually measures, using my GED Reading & Language Pathways materials throughout. It is not a watered-down version of the college program. It's a separate path, built around what GED success requires. 


 Yes — and I treat them as connected, not separate. Strong writers are almost always strong readers, and the skills feed each other. Every package includes written-feedback support, and several include a full paper or essay review. If your bigger need is writing, tell me on the Discovery Call and we'll build the plan around that. 


If your student is a junior or senior preparing for college, yes. The College Readiness Plan is built for them — we focus on the reading and writing skills they'll need their first semester, including placement test preparation. For younger students (9th–10th grade), start with the Discovery Call. We'll talk through whether 1-on-1 coaching makes sense yet, or whether the self-paced course is enough for now. 


Most students notice a shift in how they approach reading within the first 2–3 sessions. Measurable skill change — better inference accuracy, stronger writing structure, faster comprehension on dense texts — typically shows up by week 4 to 6. That's why every package includes a written progress summary. You shouldn't have to guess whether it's working. 


Yes. Every package over $250 can be split into 2 monthly payments, shown directly on each pricing card. Billing runs through ThriveCart — your card is charged automatically on the same day each month, and you'll get a receipt every time. 


This isn't right for students looking for homework help on a specific assignment due tomorrow — for that, the $75 Single Session works better than a package. It's also not designed for elementary readers, students with severe reading disabilities requiring specialized clinical intervention, or anyone who isn't willing to do work between sessions. Coaching only works when both sides show up. If you're not sure whether you fit, book the Discovery Call. I will tell you honestly. 


If you complete two sessions and feel the coaching isn't right for you, I will refund the remaining balance on your package, no questions asked. After that point, packages are non-refundable, but unused sessions can be transferred to another family member or paused for up to 90 days if life gets in the way. 


For the full rescheduling and cancellation policy, see the Terms and Conditions page.


Two reasons. First, I work directly with students — no tutoring agency, no marketplace, no middleman taking a cut. That keeps the price down without changing the quality of what you get. Second, I believe families and adult learners working toward college or the GED shouldn't have to pay $150 an hour for the reading help they need. My credentials don't change with the price. My mission does. 



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