...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 am certified to teach Cognitive Reading Strategies, Read Naturally, Reading Mastery, Wilson Reading, Fundations, Visualization and Verbalization and other strategies. These strategies address comprehension, fluency, and phonics as well. I believe in using a variety of strategies to address my student's individual needs. (read more)
...I've work with students with dyslexia for 7+ years with success. I've used the Wilson Reading Program which is an intervention that specializes in dyslexia. It is based in the OG method of teaching students with dyslexia to read. (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)