Josue Rodriguez

Author · Educator · Advocate for Struggling Readers

A struggling reader is not a child without potential.

I help parents understand what may be happening beneath the surface when reading feels hard, and what they can do about it, so their child can become a more confident, capable, and independent reader.

About Josue

A late bloomer who now helps children read with confidence.

When I was four years old, my family moved from Puerto Rico to the United States. I spoke very little English, and I struggled in school. I was a late bloomer, but I kept growing, and reading eventually became something I loved.

Today I am an educator, instructional leader, and founder of Read & Thrive Learning. I taught at the university level in China for ten years, and I hold certifications as an Elementary Teacher, ESL Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, and Principal as Instructional Leader.

I created the RISE™ Reading Method because I have lived the struggle myself. I believe struggling readers are not incapable.

Books

Practical strategies. Real stories. A path forward.

A guide for parents of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders who want to understand why their child struggles with reading and how to help.

The Book

From Struggling to Thriving

Discover why decoding isn’t the same as comprehension, how vocabulary and background knowledge affect reading, how to support reading at home without constant homework battles, and how to prepare for benchmark assessments without creating anxiety. At its heart is the RISE™ Reading Method: Reveal the Gaps, Individualize the Plan, Strengthen Through Strategy, Empower for Success.

Work With Me

Personalized reading support for your child.

If your child is struggling with reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing, fluency, or benchmark assessments, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Through Read & Thrive Learning and the RISE™ Reading Method, I help students strengthen their reading and writing skills while building the confidence to become independent learners.

Reveal the Gaps: understand where your child is struggling
Individualize the Plan: a plan that fits your child’s unique needs
Strengthen Through Strategy: proven strategies that build skills and understanding
Empower for Success: confidence, independence, and a love for reading

Articles

Reading help for everyday parents.

Confidence

I’m Just Bad at Reading

How a Fixed Mindset Begins Why struggling readers stop saying “Reading is hard” and start saying “I’m not a good reader,” and how to help.

Comprehension

What does this word say?

My Child Can Read the Words but Can’t Tell Me What They Read Decoding answers “What does this word say?” Comprehension answers “What does this mean?” Why both matter.

Vocabulary

Building Your Child’s Vocabulary Toolbox

Simple ways to preview difficult words, use context clues, and grow vocabulary through everyday conversation.

Media

Interviews, podcasts, and parent events.

Invite Josue to your podcast, school, or parent event to talk about helping struggling readers.

Podcast

Guest conversations on reading, confidence, and growth.

Interview

Q&A on the RISE™ Reading Method.

Parent Events

Talks for parents of 4th–6th grade readers.

Press

Book feature and review requests for From Struggling to Thriving.

Voices

“Our past does not have the authority to cancel what God has placed within us.”

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since 1966, when designers at Letraset and James Mosley, the librarian at St Bride Printing Library in London,

Contact & Booking

Let’s talk about your child’s reading.

If your 4th, 5th, or 6th grade child is struggling with reading, let’s talk about where your child is now, identify areas of need, and determine whether personalized reading support is the right fit.

Read · Grow · Thrive