...Structured Literacy utilizes a systematic, explicit, and cumulative direct instruction in two broad areas: word recognition (phonological awareness, decoding and sight recognition) and language comprehension (background knowledge, vocabulary, language structures, verbal reasoning, and literacy k... (read more)
...I even taught at the Lab School of Washington, which is a school that was started by Sally Smith, a former professor at American University and a mother of children with special needs. During these years, I have also taught many students with ADD/ADHD. As a matter of fact, I filled out numerou... (read more)
...I use the Wilson Reading Program to remediate phonics, spelling, fluency, and writing for students 2nd grade to 8th grade. This program uses the OG method of teaching students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities to read successfully. I've taught handwriting using various programs including Handwriting without Tears and Size Matters Handwriting. (read more)
...As a dedicated educator with a deep passion for literacy, I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to become a confident reader. My journey in teaching has been driven by the joy of helping students unlock the power of words and develop a lifelong love for reading. Through personaliz... (read more)