With a strong foundation in education, I earned a Master of Arts in Reading Specialist from Teacher’s College, Columbia University in May 2017, where I conducted a thesis project focused on Response to Intervention. Prior to that, I completed a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education at Saint Joseph’s University in May 2013. I hold an Initial Certificate in NYSED Literacy for Birth to Grade 6. (read more)
...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)
...Additionally, I worked at John Cardinal O'Connor School in Irvington for three years teaching second and third grade students with language based learning disabilities. Currently, I am working in the Rye School District as a special education teacher assistant and tutoring reading. During my professional career, I have tutored individual students in reading, math, and handwriting. (read more)