About Me
I am a reading and language arts specialist in the state of Vermont with over 15 years of experience working with students from K-12, college to adults
Education
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Reading and language arts specialist, grades K-12
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Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.)
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ADHD-Certified Educator (Evergreen Certifications, lapsed)
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Over 100 hours of training in Orton-Gillingham
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Peg Dawson's Executive Skill Coaching Seminar, Smart But Scattered Kids Certification
I earned my Master’s in Reading and Language Arts from the University of Vermont. To better understand structured literacy, I became a Certified Level 1 Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner and have completed over 100 hours in the Orton-Gillingham Approach to reading. The Orton-Gillingham Approach is a direct and explicit, language-based, and multisensory approach to teaching reading, writing, and spelling.
I am also an experienced ADHD educator. As an Executive Functioning Coach I can help students and adults find more organization, structure, and motivation in their daily tasks and goals.
My Approach
I am an experienced, thoughtful, and patient teacher with over 15 years of experience working with at-promise students from elementary to adults.
Build a relationship
I strive to build a strong and supportive relationship with each student.
Create a learning environment
Respectful, patient, flexible, and innovative
Flexible sessions
Always one-on-one, face-to-face remote, or in-person sessions at least once per week. Twice per week may be recommended depending on your goals.
Individualized instruction
To meet your goals, accounting for your unique skills and needs