...I use strategies and curriculum from Wilson Reading and Orton Gillingham to strengthen my students’ fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary skills. In my lessons, I incorporate multi-sensory strategies including finger tapping to sound out words, arm tapping, writing of words and sounds in sand, ... (read more)
...My intentions were only to be an elementary classroom teacher teaching multiple subjects. Student feedback, parental feedback, data analysis and administrative feedback showed my methods have been consistently highly effective. My personal experience learning to read, who struggled with Phonics, serves the population of readers who struggle with Phonics. (read more)
...During my tenure as a Special Education teacher in New York City Public Schools, I discovered the importance of modifying curricula to meet the diverse learning needs of my students. Early in my career, I realized that many students of all ages and backgrounds struggled with content-area learni... (read more)
...I hold my standard teaching certifications in general education. I specialize in reading for elementary students. I am fully trained in Wilson Fundations which is a phonics program. (read more)