Serving families and adult learners throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area.
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Empowering Learners Through Personalized Academic Enrichment.

Personalized literacy instruction for children and adults.

Here at Elevated Literacy Atelier, we offer an intimate, intellectually engaging approach to reading, writing, and language, shaped around each learner's goals and strengths and delivered in person throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area.

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Who are you here for?

How to get started

1

Complete the intake form

Choose the Children or Adults page and complete the intake form for your learner.

2

Schedule a Discovery Call

A 15-minute call to talk through the intake form, ask questions, and find the right program.

3

Initial Learning Assessment

A structured look at the learner's current skills, goals, strengths, and areas requiring additional support. The $150 fee is applied toward your total.

"At every decisive moment you let me believe in myself."
Carl Jung, The Red Book

About Me

Abeer El-Zaher, founder of Elevated Literacy Atelier

Hi! My name is Abeer El-Zaher. I am an educator, lifelong learner, learning professional, and self-published author. I've always been deeply introspective and curious about how people learn, grow, communicate, and make meaning of the world around them. I believe education is a fundamental right and that no person should be defined by perceived academic limitations.

I bring nine years of education and program experience. My early work centered on creating curricula and STEM programs for K–12 students, and my background has since grown to span adult learning, higher education, K–20 STEM education, teacher professional development, student support, organizational development, and systems thinking. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Adult & Organizational Development from Temple University and completed graduate coursework in Organizational Dynamics at the University of Pennsylvania. These experiences shaped my belief that meaningful learning develops self-confidence, critical thinking, communication, and self-awareness.

I'm also the self-published author of The Musings of Auset', a body of poetry rooted in introspection, personal growth, and reflection. Writing has deepened my appreciation for language, vocabulary, interpretation, and self-expression. Perspectives that I carry with me everywhere.

I created Elevated Literacy Atelier as a refined, personalized learning experience for children and adults. For children, my offerings center on reading development, phonics, reading comprehension, writing, language development, and individualized academic enrichment. For adults, I provide literary reading comprehension, writing, and language support centered on personal and professional growth, designed to strengthen communication, build confidence, and advance lifelong learning goals.

Every experience is thoughtfully tailored to the learner, not simply to address what they may be struggling with, but to cultivate what they are capable of becoming. My goal is to make learning feel personal, intellectually engaging, and empowering.

"At every decisive moment you let me believe in myself."
Carl Jung, The Red Book
For Children

Private & Small-Group Tutoring for Children

Personalized English and literacy support from kindergarten through 12th grade, focused on building strong, confident readers and writers.

Get started in three steps

1

Complete the intake form

Share your child's grade, current skills, and goals so the discovery call can focus on what matters most.

Complete the intake form (opens in a new tab)
2

Schedule a Discovery Call

A 15-minute call to talk through the intake form, ask questions, and find the right program.

Schedule a Discovery Call (opens in a new tab)
3

Initial Learning Assessment

Once the intake form and discovery call are complete and the $150 assessment fee is paid, an Initial Learning Assessment is conducted: a structured look at the learner's current skills, goals, strengths, and areas requiring additional support. The $150 fee is applied toward your total program amount.

Pay the $150 assessment fee

English & Literacy: K–12

Kindergarten–5th Grade

Elementary School

Focus on building the foundational skills that support confident reading and writing.

  • Phonics, decoding & letter-sound relationships
  • Reading fluency
  • Vocabulary development
  • Reading comprehension
  • Main idea & supporting details
  • Sequencing & summarizing
  • Sentence structure & grammar
  • Spelling
  • Written expression & paragraph development
  • Homework & reading support
6th–8th Grade

Middle School

Focus on strengthening comprehension, analysis, and written communication.

  • Reading comprehension
  • Analyzing fiction & nonfiction
  • Making inferences
  • Main idea, themes & supporting evidence
  • Vocabulary in context
  • Summarizing & paraphrasing
  • Grammar & sentence structure
  • Paragraph & essay development, including organizing ideas and arguments
  • Written responses to literature
  • Study & reading strategies
9th–12th Grade

High School

Focus on more advanced reading, writing, interpretation, and academic communication.

  • Close reading & interpretation of complex texts
  • Literary analysis
  • Rhetorical analysis
  • Identifying themes, claims & supporting evidence
  • Vocabulary & context
  • Analytical & argumentative essay development
  • Research-based writing
  • Grammar, style & clarity
  • Revising & editing

Programs & Enrollment

Programs follow the Georgia school calendar: an 18-week semester, a 38-week school year, and an 8-week summer intensive. Choose a grade level to see programs and enroll.

Please review our Tutoring Services Agreement before enrolling.

Monthly Support

$350 a month for 4 private sessions, one a week. Stop any month. To apply your $150 assessment fee toward your first month, enter code ASSESSMENTCREDIT at checkout.

Subscribe, $350/month

One-time session

$70 for a single 60-minute private session. Available once per learner.

Pay $70

Parent-teacher conference

$125 each. Available to families in any monthly, semester, or school-year program. Limited to one additional conference per semester. Intensive programs already include one conference per semester.

Add a conference, $125

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For Adults

Advanced literacy instruction that sharpens how you read, interpret, and express complex ideas, so you can communicate yourself with clarity, precision, and confidence.

Private, one-on-one literacy and writing support for adults, including professionals looking to elevate how they communicate at work, from emails and reports to presentations and everyday conversations.

Get started in three steps

1

Complete the intake form

Share where you are today and what you'd like to be able to do so the discovery call can focus on what matters most.

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2

Schedule a Discovery Call

A 15-minute call to talk through the intake form, ask questions, and find the right program.

Schedule a Discovery Call (opens in a new tab)
3

Initial Learning Assessment

Once the intake form and discovery call are complete and the $150 assessment fee is paid, an Initial Learning Assessment is conducted: a structured look at the learner's current skills, goals, strengths, and areas requiring additional support. The $150 fee is applied toward your total program amount.

Pay the $150 assessment fee

Adult Literacy & Reading Comprehension

  • Reading comprehension
  • Reading fluency
  • Understanding and interpreting complex texts
  • Identifying main ideas and supporting details
  • Summarizing information
  • Understanding written instructions
  • Understanding nuance, context, and reading between the lines
  • Vocabulary enhancement
  • Grammar and sentence structure
  • Writing and editing
  • Organizing and communicating ideas with clarity and precision
  • Communication skills for professional development
  • Creative writing
  • Self-publishing support

Programs & Enrollment

Adult programs run by the quarter, with 12 private weekly sessions per quarter. Each program builds on the one before it, and every added quarter lowers the rate.

Included in every program

  • Initial Learning Assessment
  • Individual learning plan
  • 12 private weekly sessions per quarter
  • Midpoint review
  • End-of-program feedback report
  • Between-session email support, with responses within 2 business days

One-time session

$70 for a single 60-minute private session. Available once per learner.

Pay $70

Not sure which fits?

Schedule a 15-minute Discovery Call first.

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College Bound

Private guidance for college application essays and collegiate readiness.

One-on-one support writing exemplary college applications, personal statement essays and building the rigorous reading and writing skills collegiate coursework demands. Designed for high school students applying to college for the first time and for learners returning to college after taking a hiatus.

What we cover

Applications

College Application & Personal Statement Essays

  • Brainstorming and choosing a strong essay topic
  • Shaping personal experiences into a clear, compelling story
  • Drafting and structuring the personal statement
  • Writing supplemental and short-answer essays
  • Revising for voice, clarity, and word limits
  • Final editing and proofreading
Reading

College-Level Reading

  • Close reading of complex and collegiate texts
  • Annotating and taking notes while reading
  • Identifying arguments, claims, and evidence
  • Literary analysis
  • Building vocabulary for collegiate reading
  • Reading strategies for heavy college course loads
Writing

Collegiate Writing

  • Developing a clear thesis
  • Analytical and argumentative essays
  • Research-based writing and using sources
  • Organizing ideas and paragraphs
  • Grammar, style, and clarity
  • Revising and editing

Get started in three steps

1

Complete the intake form

Share where the learner is today and what they would like to accomplish.

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2

Schedule a Discovery Call

A 15-minute call to talk through the intake form, ask questions, and find the right program.

Schedule a Discovery Call (opens in a new tab)
3

Initial Learning Assessment

Once the intake form and discovery call are complete and the $150 assessment fee is paid, an Initial Learning Assessment is conducted. The $150 fee is applied toward your total program amount.

Pay the $150 assessment fee

Programs & Enrollment

College Bound programs run by the quarter, with 12 private weekly sessions per quarter. Every added quarter lowers the rate.

Please review our Tutoring Services Agreement before enrolling.

Your $150 Initial Learning Assessment fee is already applied, so each payment button charges the remaining balance. All payments are processed securely by Stripe; card details never touch this website. See our .

All prices at a glance

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

First, complete the intake form on the Children or Adults page. Second, schedule a 15-minute Discovery Call. Third, once both are complete and the $150 assessment fee is paid, an Initial Learning Assessment is conducted.

What is the Initial Learning Assessment, and what does it cost?

It is a structured look at the learner's current skills, goals, strengths, and areas requiring additional support. The fee is $150. It applies to every program and to Monthly Support, and it is applied toward your total. It does not apply to the one-time session. The assessment is conducted once the intake form and discovery call are complete and the fee is paid.

How long is a semester, a school year, and the summer program?

Children's programs follow the Georgia school calendar. A semester is 18 weeks, a school year is 38 weeks, and the Summer Intensive is 8 weeks.

How do adult programs work?

Adult programs run by the quarter: Literacy Foundation (3 months), Literacy Development (6 months), Comprehensive Literacy Atelier (9 months), and Signature Year (12 months). Each includes 12 private weekly sessions per quarter and builds on the one before it, and longer programs have a lower rate per quarter.

How is progress shared?

For children, written progress reports are provided at the midpoint and end of every program. For adults, feedback reports are provided.

Where and how long are sessions?

All sessions are 60 minutes and in person, at mutually convenient public locations throughout the Atlanta Metropolitan area.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. Semesters and the Summer Intensive can be paid in full or in 2 payments. The school year can be paid in full or in 4 payments. The 3-month adult program can be paid in 3 monthly payments, and longer adult programs can be paid one quarter at a time.

What is your refund, cancellation, and rescheduling policy?

Please give at least 24 hours' notice to reschedule. Late cancellations and no-shows count as a used session. For refunds and withdrawals, see the full .

Can I book a single session?

Yes. A one-time 60-minute private session is $70 and is available once per learner.

Can you attend my child's parent-teacher conferences?

Yes. Intensive programs include attendance at one parent-teacher conference per semester, in person or virtually. Families in any monthly, semester, or school-year program may add one conference per semester for $125. Families extend the invitation, and attendance depends on the school's permission. Before attending, we ask families to sign a brief authorization form allowing information to be shared between the school and Elevated Literacy Atelier.

Is there a month-to-month option for children?

Yes. Monthly Support is $350 a month for 4 private sessions, one a week, and can be stopped any month. The $150 assessment fee is applied toward your first month by entering code ASSESSMENTCREDIT at checkout.

Do you offer small-group sessions?

If two or more families at the same school and grade level are interested, ask about forming a small-group pod of 3–5 learners during your discovery call.