About Hali

At Literacy Lighthouse Northwest, Hali Tuomi provides expert reading tutoring, specializing in supporting children with dyslexia through the Orton-Gillingham Approach. She also helps many students strengthen their math skills.

Hali’s passion is helping children develop the skills and confidence to become independent learners who believe in themselves—no matter what challenges they face.

An experienced classroom teacher and dyslexia reading specialist, Hali holds a Professional Teacher Certificate with the State of Alaska and an Orton-Gillingham Certificate at the Associate Level.

During her nine years with the Anchorage School District, Hali taught grades five and six, followed by four years teaching first grade at an independent school in Anchorage. These diverse experiences gave her a deep understanding of various curricula, behavioral management approaches, and educational philosophies.

Her journey toward dyslexia education began with a desire to better understand how all students learn. After completing extensive coursework and practicums, Hali became certified in the Orton-Gillingham Approach and is now a member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. She has expertise in designing individualized instruction that is diagnostic, sequential, explicit, and multi-sensory.

Through her work, Hali advocates for students with learning challenges by helping parents and educators understand each child’s unique learning profile—and how to best support their growth and success.