...Having a minor, Master's, and National Board in reading has helped me develop and refine the different strategies and methods that beginning readers utilize. Phonics instruction is just part of a larger picture. Some children are not phonetic learners. (read more)
...I have my Masters in reading instruction from St. Ambrose University as well as my plus 30 hours in reading instruction and various mental health courses for adolescents. My teaching style is patient, empathetic, and fun! (read more)
...My passion is helping children learn and love to read. The first step in helping children reach their fullest potential is assessing their skills. I will use a balanced literacy approach to give them opportunities to learn and grow at their instructional level. (read more)
...From October through May, I worked as a tutor with A+ Learning Solutions and tutored seven children in reading or math. I worked with most of the children individually. Of the seven, six made very substantial gains from pre-test to post-test and attained grade-level skills or slightly better. (read more)