...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)
...Since then, I have taught and tutored kids with Emotional Disabilities, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Learning Disabilities and Mental Retardation. I have also tutored and taught at the Lab School of Washington which was created for students with special needs. I also tutored at RICA, which was a residential school for students with emotional disabilities in Rockville, Maryland. (read more)
...This program uses the OG method of teaching students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities to read successfully. I am a special education teacher who specializes in reading instruction. I use the Wilson Reading Program to remediate phonics, spelling, fluency, and writing for students 2nd grade to adulthood. (read more)
...Avoid personal preferences: Will not let my personal preferences about grammar interfere with the focus of the tutorial session. Be consistent: Grammar is part of the writing process, so I will address it in tutoring sessions. Pay attention to student concerns: Your students' concerns will determine the focus of tutoring sessions. (read more)