...I create a comfortable environment for the student so they can let down their guard and confident to learn. Knowing and teaching the rules of Wilson and understanding the complexity of the English language, create strong confident spellers. I create a calm stress less environment that lends to learning. (read more)
Hello, I’m Cheryl, a dual certified Reading Specialist with a Masters degree in Literacy/Cognition. I understand how difficult it can be to see your child struggle in reading and not know how to help. I’m trained and experienced in a research based intensive phonics program, and I use it with my K-3 students to teach phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding and high frequency word fluency. (read more)
...I find the most success with students is when we approach Reading with a multisensory phonetic approach but this does not work with everyone so I do have other strategies up me sleeve. Although, I love to teach reading.... I can teach Math at the elementary level as well. Whatever the subject, teaching is my life's work. (read more)
...I have trained with members of the Teachers College at Columbia University in Readers Workshop. I implement these techniques as well as many other from my years of training to not only ensure my students achieve success, but also instill the love of reading in my students. I have spent the past 23 years teaching phonics to students from Kindergarten to fourth grade. (read more)
...I know first hand students learn to read in different ways. When all else fails I am here to step in and help your child read in a way that is tailored to their learning style. Learning cursive writing is very important to students who struggle with reading and writing. (read more)