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...I believe in a balanced literacy approach incorporating all components of reading into my lessons (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development and comprehension). I am trained in Wired For Reading and love to incorporate hands-on, multisensory instruction into my lessons to... (read more)
...I have served as dyslexic specialist for 5 school districts and have trained teachers on best practices for Orton Gillingham, phonological awareness skills, including phonics, inclusion best practices and the neurological needs of dyslexic students. These skills are equally valuable for all stud... (read more)
...Over the years, I've skillfully worked with English composition and literature (with essay writing in all forms and subjects), creative writing, speech, world history, social studies, political science, health, psychology, philosophy and sociology. In addition, I've trained students for the SAT ... (read more)