Evidence-Based Reading Tutoring That Gets Results.

Experienced one-on-one instruction in Sacramento, CA, to help your child improve their skills quickly and become a confident, capable reader.

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Sarah Barnes, founder of Momentum Learning and experienced literacy tutor.

Expert Guidance, Proven Outcomes.

Sarah Barnes is a Sacramento-based credentialed educator with over a decade of experience. She uses a brain-friendly, science-backed method to quickly build strong foundational reading skills and confidence in young readers.

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During your initial Discovery Call, you
will have the opportunity to discuss your child's current reading level and specific concerns, while I walk you through my evidence-based methods and answer your questions to help determine if I’m the right fit for your family. Phone or Zoom meetings available.

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Student working with a reading tutor using the Speech-to-Print method.

What Clients are Saying.

  • “The progress Jake made in just a few months exceeded our expectations. Momentum Learning combines expert instruction with genuine care for the students, and the results speak for themselves!”

    —Kallie H., Parent

  • “Over the past few weeks, I’ve already seen great improvement in her attitude toward reading. She was dreading it at first, but now she looks forward to [tutoring] and says she has a lot of fun!”

    —Monica S., Parent

One-On-One Tutoring Services.

Once you’ve had your initial Discovery Call with me, choose the services that best align with your child’s needs.

  • My recommended comprehensive 10-week package includes two one-hour, one-on-one tutoring sessions per week (20 hours of focused instruction in total) and provides your child with research-backed instruction tailored to their reading level and unique learning goals. 

  • For families interested in gaining insight into their child’s specific strengths and weaknesses, this option includes one 60-minute assessment session and a comprehensive report detailing your child’s skill level in phonemic awareness, word reading, oral reading fluency, comprehension, spelling and handwriting., along with evidence-based recommendations for supporting them in becoming a skilled and confident reader.

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