Testimonials

"Liana has been working with our son, who has learning exceptionalities, for the last several months. She is so knowledgeable, compassionate and attentive. We have seen significant improvements with our son’s literacy and his confidence is soaring. Liana incorporates various strategies and pedagogies and makes learning engaging and fun! He’s eager to go each week and we’re so grateful for Liana’s commitment to and support for our child’s learning. Could not endorse Liana/Literacy Layer enough!" 

-Grade 3 parent

 "My daughter needed support to master accurate spelling of common, grade-level words and benefits greatly from small-group learning and the confidence that comes from feeling capable at school.

Liana worked with her throughout the term, focusing on common spelling patterns and the nuances of English in a way that was both structured and supportive. Her teacher has since shared that my daughter’s literacy has advanced tremendously this year and that there are no longer any concerns.

What truly set Liana apart was how engaging and enjoyable she made each session. My daughter looked forward to every appointment and loved sharing stories about the “games” and activities she played while learning.

We have worked with other speech-language pathologists in the past, but Liana is truly special."

- Erin L., Grade 3 parent

 "Liana from Literacy Layer is not just another tutor- she provides specialized, evidence-based instruction that truly moves the needle on both academic progress and confidence. My daughter is one tough cookie, and Liana’s playful yet positive approach keeps her engaged while making her feel safe to take risks. From the very first session, Liana built a strong rapport with her, and now my daughter actually looks forward to their time together (especially flashlight fort reading!). Liana is also exceptionally clear in communicating Blair’s progress and goals with both me and her teachers. My only regret is that we didn’t find Liana sooner!" 

-Lindsay D., Grade 2 parent

 "We were lucky enough to have Liana's expertise in navigating both the public education system, as well as its intersection with the services and resources our children needed to thrive. She helped us both understand the macro landscape and guided us through the specific processes that applied to our children. She reviewed assessments and reports with an informed and critical eye and ensured we were fully prepared for every meeting with administrators and professionals alike. Perhaps most importantly, she was able to scaffold an otherwise complex and convoluted set of diagnoses and needs in a digestible manner and provided cogent options for plans of action. We are so grateful for the support we received from Liana and feel so much more empowered when advocating for our children because of her invaluable guidance."

-Emma, grade 4 parent

 "I had the pleasure of working with Liana in a consultative capacity rather than direct therapy, and it was invaluable. She helped me navigate the public education system, including interpreting the communications from his teachers and school administrators, and identifying what resources were available within the school system that may assist my son. She also provided recommendations for what additional support would be helpful outside of the school system in the private sector. Perhaps most fundamentally, Liana offered excellent insight and practical, actionable recommendations that made a real difference in how I confidently advocated for my child. Her guidance felt thoughtful, balanced, and grounded in real world experience. It was exactly the kind of support I needed as a parent." 

Grade 1 parent