...I teach reading based on Orton-Gillingham phonics —- introducing the Dolch Basic Sight Vocabulary phonetically. (50% of all words in stories because they are so common). My vowel reference card teaches the most common vowel sounds (40 sounds) requiring the student to spot those single or combin... (read more)
6 Subjects: includingReading,Dyslexia,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
I am a dyslexia specialist who believes in the dyslexic advantage. I help my students discover and believe in their unique abilities for learning. As a PhD graduate from the University of Minnesota in Education, reading, and learning disabilities, I am a highly qualified teacher/tutor focused on the unique characteristics and challenges of students with dyslexia. (read more)
...Second I have worked for the State of Washington Department of Corrections as a Parole and Probation Officer. Many of the individuals on my case load were diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Part of their supervision required my assisting them with developing job, education and living skills. (read more)
6 Subjects: includingReading,ASVAB,GED,Elementary Math
...My students learn to articulate their ideas to me, and how to organize those ideas into coherent writing. I have a Master's in English and a Certificate in Teaching Writing and Reading from San Francisco State University's Graduate School. I encourage all students to experience my method of tea... (read more)