Structured Literacy Specialist

Lighting the way
to literacy.

Literacy Insight empowers educators and families with research-informed instruction, professional development, and structured literacy support grounded in the science of reading.

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26+ Years of experience
100% Research-based

What I offer

Services designed for
real classroom impact

Every service is grounded in the science of reading and tailored to strengthen literacy outcomes for students at all levels.

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Professional Development

High-impact professional learning for teachers and school leaders, grounded in research-based practice and designed to elevate teaching and build schoolwide capacity.

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Families as Partners

Strategic webinars and courses giving parents the tools to support their children's literacy development and reading enjoyment at home.

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Structured Literacy Instruction

Systematic, explicit virtual sessions in reading and writing — especially powerful for struggling readers and students with Dyslexia.

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About Ms. Tagrid

An educator with 26 years of classroom wisdom

Tagrid Sihly is an experienced educational leader with deep expertise in building teacher capacity, coaching, and structured literacy. She has served as a teacher, reading specialist, reading coach, and instructional specialist.

She believes that every student deserves effective, research-informed literacy instruction — and that it begins with knowledgeable, well-prepared teachers.

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Tagrid Sihly, founder of Literacy Insight
26+ Years of experience

The foundation

The six pillars of literacy

Explore research-backed resources for each pillar of effective literacy instruction.

🔤 Phonemic Awareness 📖 Phonics ⚡ Fluency 💬 Vocabulary 🧠 Comprehension ✍️ Writing

What educators say

Trusted by teachers,
coaches & school leaders

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Her workshops were centered around the latest research in literacy development. They were both informative and interactive. The staff loved them!
Maria Diaz
Principal, P.S. 024, Brooklyn, NY
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Tagrid fostered a safe, collaborative learning environment through thoughtfully designed professional development and nonjudgmental feedback.
Sharon A. Palms
Literacy Coach
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Tagrid's knowledge of teaching, coaching, and the science of reading are among what makes her stand out in her commitment to excellence.
Evette Gonzalez
Deputy Director of Funded Programs, NYC DOE
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Tagrid led professional development sessions with confidence, clarity, and a deep knowledge of best practices in literacy instruction.
Scott Freiberger
Assistant Principal

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Let's talk about how Literacy Insight can support your teachers, students, and families.

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