...To support students’ academic, social, emotional, behavior and functional goals. I fluently teach the gradual release model (I do, you do, we do). Scaffolding and task analysis. I also utilize direct teaching methods and provide multiple examples. (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)
...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. She is also a Certified Yoga Instructor and Nutritional Therapist — Katy is on a mission to inspire others to live their best life possible! (read more)