Parent & Educator Testimonials

Reading Tutorial Results


Looking for a trusted and effective reading tutor in Minnesota? Here's what families and educators are saying about their experience with Mariposa Reading's personalized K–8 tutoring.
From building confidence to improving fluency and comprehension!

Amazing tutor! Ms. Jenna was my daughter's reading tutor during Kindergarten and 1st grade. She was very patient and caring with my very shy daughter, My daughter was always excited to see Ms. Jenna and we could tell that she enjoyed her tutoring!"

Bilma Guzman, Parent

Jenna Murallas was able to see each of my kids for who they were and understand what they needed to plant the seed for a lifelong love of reading and learning!"

Jeanette Ziegenfuss, Parent


"If you're looking for a reading tutor who is knowledgeable, caring, and passionate about helping children succeed, I wholeheartedly recommend Jenna Murallas. Whether a student struggles with decoding words, comprehension or fluency, Ms. Murallas' patience, empathy and expertise will ensure that your child receives the support and encouragement they need. With her guidance your child will not only become a better reader but also develop the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond."

Linda Mannhardt
Academic Interventionist

"Jenna Murallas is a dedicated, experienced educator, She utilizes her expertise to deliver the best possible teaching, customized to each child; a skill she has refined through her work as a teacher. Jenna combines practicality with passion and does not give up, no matter the challenge. As an educator myself, I see that she puts in the work it takes to help children succeed, and as a parent, I notice the compassion and true care she has for kids. It's this combination, persistence, work ethic, expertise, and true, genuine care-that any family working with Jenna will be able to expect and benefit from. She will have your child's progression and well-being at heart."

Meg Hoehn
Special Education Lead Teacher

"Jenna Murallas possesses a background in research-based reading strategies, intervention techniques, and multilingual education. Her expertise in these areas is instrumental in helping students of diverse backgrounds and abilities achieve significant improvements in their reading skills. She is adept at tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each student through both online and in person support."

Jana Janis
Reading Interventionist, English Language Teacher