...As a Study Skills tutor, I will work with the student on organizational skills such as keeping a planner, an organized notebook and binder, as well as setting up times/structures on how and when to study. In addition, I will provide various models for the student on how to take notes, prepare fo... (read more)
I have my Master of Arts in Reading and Learning Disabilities from Columbia University, Teachers College. I have taught at a number of schools for dyslexic students and apply a variety of multisensory Orton-Gillingham based programs including The Wilson Reading System when working with students str... (read more)
...These skills helped to lift me to positions of Senior Vice President and Senior Managing Director in large, global companies. As such, I was awarded Distinguished Alumni status from Purdue University, where I earned my MS degree. Living in England for several years enables me to conduct busines... (read more)
...I am a fun, enthusiastic teacher who excels at connecting readers with texts. It can be so beneficial to have a guide through! When I was getting an M.A. in English, I learned how important it is to have help in reading certain texts (yes, James Joyce, I'm looking at your "Ulysses" !) It takes patience to stick with some material but the reward is great! (read more)
...It's okay not to know a word. This language is older than anyone alive and honestly kind of cool when you start getting into it. Reading was and continues to be a safe haven for me. (read more)