1:1 Literacy Intervention
Systematic support for phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
See the approachServing Atlanta families • Online & In-Person
Reading support that builds skills — and self-belief.
Highly personalized, evidence-based support for bright students with dyslexia, ADHD, language-based learning differences, and challenges with attention, memory, or processing.
Specialist care that complements rigorous school expectations, with thoughtful parent communication and school collaboration.
20+years helping learners thrive
20+ Yearsin education
Orton–Gillinghamtrained
Specialized SupportDyslexia • Dysgraphia • ADHD
4.9 ★48 Wyzant ratings
How I can help
Support designed around how your child learns.
A high-touch, one-to-one experience for families seeking more than ordinary tutoring. Every plan is thoughtfully aligned to your child's profile, school demands, and long-term growth.
Language, Writing & Handwriting
Comprehension and language instruction using Visualizing and Verbalizing® strategies, plus support for written expression, dysgraphia, and handwriting.
See the approachCognitive Skills Training
Targeted activities strengthen attention, working memory, processing speed, reasoning, and overall learning efficiency.
See the approachBeyond ordinary tutoring
Specialist support for students in demanding academic environments.
Private-school families often need a partner who can look beneath the grades, understand the complete learner, and strengthen the foundational skills that rigorous curricula can quietly expose.
Davisha brings educational, cognitive, and speech-and-language insight together—so support is both academically precise and deeply responsive to the child in front of her.
Individualized roadmap
Instruction is shaped around your child's learning profile, classroom demands, and meaningful goals.
Parent visibility
Clear communication helps families understand what is being taught, why it matters, and where growth is happening.
School alignment
With family permission, support can complement classroom expectations and coordinate with a student's school team.
Meet your specialist
Expertise in both language and learning.
I'm Davisha Alwani, an educational specialist with more than 20 years of experience supporting neurodivergent learners and a professional foundation in speech, language, and cognitive development.
My approach draws on training across four specialized methodologies: Orton-Gillingham (structured literacy), Lindamood-Bell Visualizing & Verbalizing® (comprehension and language processing), Handwriting Without Tears (multisensory writing), and cognitive skills training. I hold a B.A. in Speech and Hearing Science from The George Washington University and have worked clinically as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, giving me a strong foundation in how language, reading, and cognition intersect.
I believe every learner is capable of progress when given the right tools, the right pace, and an adult who sees possibility before limitation. Skills matter—but confidence, agency, and the ability to self-advocate matter just as much.
The George Washington UniversitySpeech & Hearing Science • Psychology
Clinical TrainingRusk Institute at NYU • AHRC New York City
Specialized MethodsOrton–Gillingham • Handwriting Without Tears • Certified in Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing® • Fast ForWord
LeadershipChair, Board of Directors • GRIT Powered
The learning experience
A precise plan. A human relationship.
The strongest progress happens when evidence-based instruction and emotional safety work together. Each step is designed to create clarity for the learner and the family.
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Listen & understand
We begin with your concerns, your child's history, school feedback, and what your child already does well.
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Create a learning snapshot
Targeted activities reveal skill patterns and help establish a thoughtful starting point for instruction.
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Teach explicitly
Lessons are structured, sequential, cumulative, and multisensory—while remaining engaging and responsive.
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Monitor & partner
Progress is observed over time, instruction is adjusted, and parents remain informed about meaningful next steps.
ExplicitSequentialCumulativeMultisensoryIndividualizedStrengths-Based
What we strengthen
Foundational skills that support the whole school day.
Decode with greater accuracy and ease.
Phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension are taught as connected parts of skilled reading.
Turn ideas into organized, confident expression.
Spelling, handwriting, sentence development, and written expression are supported with explicit tools and practice.
Strengthen the mental tools learning depends on.
Targeted practice supports attention, working memory, processing speed, reasoning, and cognitive flexibility.
Understand strengths and advocate for needs.
Students learn to notice growth, use tools independently, and develop a more accurate story about their own potential.
Parent perspective
Trusted by families who want expertise and genuine care.
“Knowledgeable, accessible and professional.”
“Extremely kind and patient.”
“Reading skills and confidence continue to grow.”
A high-touch partnership
What your family can expect.
One-to-one attention
Every minute is shaped around your child—not a generic worksheet, preset pace, or one-size-fits-all curriculum.
Purposeful lesson planning
Sessions build logically from prior learning, with deliberate review and practice to create durable skills.
Clear parent communication
Families receive useful context about lesson focus, emerging progress, and practical ways to support learning.
Flexible delivery
Online, in-person, or hybrid support may be recommended based on location, availability, and the learner's needs.
Frequently asked
Questions families often have.
Still unsure whether the fit is right? A consultation is the easiest place to begin.
Which students do you support?
Davisha works with school-age children and adolescents, including learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, and expressive or receptive language differences. Support is always matched to the individual student.
Are sessions online or in person?
Both formats may be available. Online sessions use screen-sharing and interactive materials; in-person or hybrid support depends on location, scheduling, and student needs.
How is this different from homework help?
Homework may reveal where a learner is struggling, but the primary goal is to strengthen underlying reading, language, writing, and cognitive skills so schoolwork becomes more manageable over time.
Can support coordinate with my child's school?
When appropriate and authorized by the family, instruction can be aligned with school priorities and communication can include relevant members of the student's educational team.
Is this speech therapy or a diagnostic service?
No. Davisha's degree in Speech and Hearing Science, clinical observation, and SLPA experience inform her understanding of language and literacy, but these services are educational tutoring and intervention—not clinical therapy or a medical diagnosis.
What happens during a consultation?
You will discuss your child's learning history, current concerns, strengths, school context, and goals. Davisha can then recommend an appropriate next step based on fit and availability.
The next right step
Let's understand what your child needs to thrive.
Begin with a private conversation about your child's learning experience, the concerns you are seeing, and the kind of support that would make the greatest difference.
Limited one-to-one availability • Atlanta & online