Reading support for all families and learners
Whether you need a reading tutor for your child, supplemental resources for your homeschool curriculum, advice for supporting your struggling readers in any school setting, or support navigating the special education process, I can guide you.
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About Me
I’m a lifelong student with a passion for learning about specific learning disabilities (including dyslexia and dyscalculia) and structured literacy intervention methods. I live with my husband and two children. We love to take walks in the woods with our dog, Theodore, and we enjoy family game nights.
My Qualifications
I am a Wilson Dyslexia Practitioner and Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist, both of which are certifications recognized by the International Dyslexia Association.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Master of Education in Special Education. I have sixteen years of experience as a special education teacher in a high-needs public school district. More recently, I became an academic evaluator and reading support specialist for an educational services company that contracts with local districts.
I hold special educator licensure in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. I’m trained in Orton Gillingham methodology, the Wilson Reading System, and Lively Letters.
Services Offered
Parent Guidance Through the Special Education Process
After nearly two decades working in public school special education and being a part of hundreds of eligibility decisions, I will help you understand your rights as a parent and guide you to advocate for your child’s needs! Here are some scenarios in which I can provide support:
Before the evaluation process: Are you worried that your child is falling behind academically? Are you confused or overwhelmed by the grades and test scores being sent home? Are you worried that your child is falling under the radar and not receiving the support they need? I can help you cut through the confusion and choose the next step!
During the evaluation process: Are you nervous about receiving evaluation reports from the school and feeling overwhelmed by all the information in them? Are you worried that your evaluation review meeting with the school will move too quickly and you won’t have a good grasp of what the team is explaining about your child? I can help you understand the evaluation reports so you can walk into the evaluation review meeting with confidence!
For children who had a private neuropsychological assessment and now you plan to meet with the school to request support: I can help you understand the neuropsychological assessment results and help you prepare for the meeting with your child’s school.
IEP Review: Are you worried that your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is not resulting in effective progress? Let’s review the IEP, make sure you understand each section, look for any red flags, and work together to come up with questions for the IEP team. If necessary, we will advocate for changes to ensure that your child’s IEP is adequately supporting their needs.
Homeschool Support for Struggling Readers
If you have chosen to homeschool but you’re worried about your child’s reading skills, let’s talk. We can review your child’s current skill set, whether or not their reading curriculum aligns with the research on how the brain learns to read, and what changes you can make to support your child in becoming a fluent reader. Depending on which state you live in, you may be able to access services through your child’s public school district.
Support for Teachers in School Settings
I began my career as a jack-of-all-trades special education teacher with a broad but not deep knowledge of learning disabilities. If this sounds like you but you want to develop the knowledge base and skill set necessary to fully support your underperforming students, I can guide you in choosing the books, professional development, and training that will help you become a skilled literacy teacher.
Tutoring
I am not currently available for tutoring due to the time constraints of my full-time job and chasing after my two boys. However, I would love to connect with local homeschool parents to discuss the possibility of partnering with the community. If there is a need for dyslexia tutoring within our community during school hours, I would love the chance to meet with parents to chat!
Would you like to work together?
I’d love to meet with you, virtually or in person, to talk about how I can support you! Please complete the form below and be sure to mention if you are looking for a tutor, supplemental resources for your homeschool curriculum, advice for supporting your struggling readers, support navigating the special education process, or something else. I look forward to connecting with you!