...I am a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner as well as an Orton-Gillingham trained teacher. My teaching approach is student-centered, evidence-based, and focused on fostering a love of learning. I believe in using multisensory techniques, structured literacy approaches, and personalized instruction to support students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. (read more)
...These include; The Wilson Reading System, Preventing Academic Failure and the Hill Reading System. I have extensive experience with addressing the foundational reading needs for students as well. As a special education teacher, I am versed in a number of ways to accommodate any deficits in study skills a student might have. (read more)
...I utilize flexible seating, frequent movement breaks to limit the amount of time seated. I use strategies such as chunking tasks and using focus cards to help students complete work. I am Orton Gillingham certified by the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education ( ISME). I complete 30 hours of coursework in the program. (read more)
...I hold a professional certificate to teach in New York State and have taught grades K-5 for the NYC public schools for 8 years, both special and regular needs. I am now a children's story writer/ educational entrepreneur and arts-based tutor. I have extensive experience teaching in many subjects such as math, reading, social studies, science. (read more)