About Me
I am a licensed Reading and Language Arts Specialist in the state of Vermont with over 15 years of experience working with children from K-12 and college.
Education
Certified Reading Specialist K-12 in the State of Vermont
Wilson® Dyslexia Practitioner (W.D.P.)
Over 100 hours of training in Orton-Gillingham
ADHD- Certified Educator
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 ADHD Certified 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