My teaching/tutoring experience started in the Summer of 2006. I worked for a company that created reading comprehension programs for individuals with reading difficulties. In 2007 I moved to southern California to train elementary school teachers how to use this program in the classroom. (read more)
...I am a special education teacher who specializes in spelling instruction. I use the Wilson Reading Program to remediate phonics, spelling, fluency, and writing for students 2nd grade to 8th grade. This program uses the OG method of teaching students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities to read successfully. (read more)
...In high school, I tutored students as a part of a teacher cadet program. In college I was a lab assistant in Chemistry and tutored various students in both Chemistry and Biology. After graduating college I have tutored friends' children in both elementary and high school. (read more)
...I strive to cultivate an inclusive culture where all individuals feel valued and encouraged to take risks to maximize their learning potential. My teaching is student-centered, and my methods are adaptable to each individual learner. I am gifted in developing strong working relationships with students and families, which allows me to better support student learning. (read more)
...Karen uses multiple strategies until she finds the ones that help each student be successful. Karen especially enjoys coaching students with their writing and boosting their confidence as readers. She also can help students develop their executive functioning skills. (read more)