...As the needs of the students within my school changed, the subject taught changed through the years. For the past five years now, I have specialized in addressing reading issues, particularly dyslexia and other language learning challenges. I am a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner as well as an Orton-Gillingham trained teacher. (read more)
...I have been extensively trained in the Orton-Gillingham method of direct phonics instruction. These include: the Wilson Reading System, Just Words and Fundations. I have also obtained my master's degree in special education with a concentration in learning disabilities. (read more)
...I was a special ed teacher supporting students in a resource room model for almost 10 years. I designed individualized education plans and implemented them with accuracy and fidelity. I am passionate about meeting students where they are and guiding them to improving their academic skillset. (read more)
...I am a certified Special Education teacher who has been trained at the Windward School, an independent school for children with language based learning disabilities. I taught language arts using PAF, Preventing Academic Failure which is a multisensory, phonetic reading approach. I am a certifie... (read more)