...I absolutely love what I do! I grew up knowing I wanted to work with children and I have fulfilled that dream.
20 years of classroom teaching experience
Trained in the Handwriting Without Tears program
Trained in the Wilson Reading program
I am confident I can support your students learnin... (read more)
...I have Wilson reading certification (for grades 2-adult) I also have a one day training in Fundations (for prek-1). I took the full intensive Wilson 90 hour online training course along with a year long practicum with a student. It required 60 lessons with a student and 5 observation sessions by a Wilson trainer. Wilson follows a multi-sensory, explicit, and systematic approach. (read more)
...DEGREES + EDUCATION PROGRAMS:
- New York Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program, Relay Graduate School of Education, New York, NY, June 2017
- Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, June 2017
- M.Ed., Childhood Education, Hunter College/Teacher U, New York, New York, June 2011
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...I am familiar with many different writing programs and I'm able to give students strategies to improve. After meeting with a student, I assess his/her level and tailor a program that is appropriate for his/her level. I am a Wilson Reading instructor. (read more)
...I utilize flexible seating, frequent movement breaks to limit the amount of time seated. I use strategies such as chunking tasks and using focus cards to help students complete work. I am Orton Gillingham certified by the Institute of Multi-Sensory Education ( ISME). I complete 30 hours of coursework in the program. (read more)