...I have worked with students from varying backgrounds and am well prepared to meet the needs of students who need multiple learning pathways to access their learning. I have worked as a reading specialist for almost a decade. It is exciting for me to plan lessons that think outside the box and incorporate music and movement. (read more)
...In addition, I am trained in Wilson Reading, Orton Gilllingham Comprehensive, and Orton Gillingham Intermediate. Currently I am a special education teacher working for an Arlington Public Schools middle school teaching Structured Literacy. Structured Literacy utilizes a systematic, explicit, an... (read more)
...In addition, I have had reading training from Lucy Calkins, the Founding Director of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project at Columbia University's Teachers College. She is also the author of the book, The Art of Teaching Reading. I have been teaching writing since 1978 and have worked with ESOL students and Special Education students since 1978. (read more)
...My journey in teaching has been driven by the joy of helping students unlock the power of words and develop a lifelong love for reading. Through personalized tutoring, I strive to create a supportive and engaging learning environment where each student can thrive. Together, we can overcome chal... (read more)