...Prior to becoming a certified teacher I provided one on one support to students grade 7-9 with all content areas.As a learning behavior specialist , the primary responsibilities include to observe, assess, and provide support to students who have learning disabilities, emotional or behavioral iss... (read more)
I am a special education teacher in the state of Illinois with 12 years of experience. I am a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner as well as certified in the Orton-Gillingham approach trained through the Children's Dyslexia Centers. Many of my students or clients have an array of deficits, and with the k... (read more)
...I take a strengths-based approach to teaching, addressing students’ foundational gaps alongside encouraging students to interact with grade-level content. I have experience implementing many different Tiers I, II, and III curricula for math (Eureka, Pearson, TouchMath), and reading (Wilson, Word... (read more)
...Every student is unique and there are various factors that influence focus and success in the classroom. Katy supports each of her students by customizing strategies based on the individual learner’s needs and prides herself on fostering an atmosphere of patience, compassion and encouragement. Giving the gift of reading is not Katy’s only passion. (read more)