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I decided to become an educator because I wanted to make a big difference in other people's lives.

During graduate school, I learned the shocking statistic that dyslexia affects 1 in 5 people and is extremely underdiagnosed. It opened my eyes to this widespread problem and helped me diagnose a close family member with dyslexia. He told me how much easier his life would have been if he had been diagnosed earlier and received the proper support. His story inspired me to help other people with reading disabilities learn the tools that will help them succeed in school and beyond the classroom.

My specialty is helping people of all ages improve their reading, writing, and spelling. I use positive reinforcement and research-based scaffolding techniques to help my students feel comfortable and gain confidence in tandem with their academic growth. 

I am certified at the advanced level with the Barton Reading & Spelling System. In 2013, I earned a Master in Education at Regis University and acquired the cutting edge strategies and interventions recommended by Sally Shaywitz in the "Overcoming Dyslexia" course offered by Yale. 

I have accumulated 20 years of combined experience teaching language arts in the classroom and  tutoring with the Orton-Gillingham method.

The initial step is an informal screening to determine if you or your child will benefit from tutoring using the Orton-Gillingham method.  This data will be used as a starting point for our learning plan and will be updated throughout the journey to measure our progress. I also document and share session notes after every session to ensure you or your child is on track to achieve mastery of each concept.

You are never locked into a contract and my services are tailored to your needs. I offer several options for tutoring including in person, online, or a hybrid model. I use multi-sensory tools in each setting to engage students and promote the highest level of learning.