...I employ diagnostic teaching to target gaps in foundational literacy skills that prevent students from accessing grade level curricula. Reading instruction follows a research based sequence and is guided by student performance on diagnostic assessments and frequent progress monitoring. My lessons foster a sense of self-efficacy, sense of community, and utilizing literacy to achieve goals. (read more)
...This program appeals to all of the senses and uses color coding sound and syllable cards as well. I have found all of these methods exceedingly valuable in promoting the reading ability of dyslexic readers. I am confident that I can help students identified with dyslexia. (read more)
...I have taught for six years in elementary school. At the current time, I am teaching third grade in a Virginia public school. As an undergraduate, I was a music major. (read more)