...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. For over 25 years I have worked with k-12 and adult learners with dyslexia an... (read more)
...Regardless of the subject, I strive to make each session active and interesting - not only does it make study less of a slog, but studies have shown such approaches to increase retention for the student! Over the years, I’ve worked with students of all levels and skillsets. I especially love wo... (read more)
...For 28 years, my students (including my daughter) have been from elementary school, high school, and college. They become excited about reading and writing, because they gain confidence. I have them explain their ideas and write them down as notes before they began to write papers, in order to encourage clear thinking and writing. (read more)
...I believe that individualized tutoring is most beneficial in helping students master academic skills necessary to build on as new challenges areIntroduced. I try to use methods that don't stress the student. I also provide positive, reinforcement in order to help the student develop confidence in his/her academic challenges. (read more)
...My research projects involved working in the fields of plant tissue culture, diabetes research, cancer research and many such interesting topics. After moving to Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2014, I decided to ' Pay It Forward ' by becoming an AVID ( Achievement Via Individual Determination ) tuto... (read more)