I have worked in special education for over 10 years, specializing in students with dyslexia. I also have a husband and a son with dyslexia that I home schooled for a time. I take a multifaceted approach to helping students and people with this issue because dyslexia is as unique as the person. I love helping people reach their full potential and learn the many ways of learning that do not stereotype each individual student. It has been my pleasure to work with several hundred students by improving their test scores, and grades, but more importantly to help them build their self-confidence to [more]
I completed a practical fellowship working with children with dyslexia. Provided treatment using LiPs, 6 syllable program, and language based therapy to help with word prediction. Hello! I've specialized in language based instruction for 5 years in schools, private practice, and hospital settings. I've worked with individuals with a variety of speech and reading difficulties in elementary, middle and high school. I have also helped high school, college, and graduate level students who are learning English to develop strong writing and presentation skills in their academic work. In terms of f [more]
I have a Master's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in clinical aspects. I did a graduate research project working with a family with dyslexia. I learned various training techniques to assist children learn to ways to deal with their disability. I've spent over 35 years working with persons with a variety of disabilities with an emphasis on vocational rehabilitation. I lived and worked in Japan for many years for the U.S. Army using my bilingual skills to negotiate agreements between the U.S. Army and various Japanese Governmental agencies. Back in the United States, I worked for an ar [more]
Working with all students for 21 years in Seattle Public Schools, I taught many students who had both identified and unidentified dyslexia. I am a K-8 certified teacher. I taught 1st-5th grade for 20 years in Seattle Public Schools. I have a Special Education endorsement and am qualified to teach all general education subject areas. My experience with a range of learning styles and ethnic backgrounds provides me the ability to teach all elementary age children. I believe that having a commitment to strengthening literacy skills while having fun is the key to successful learning. I am especia [more]
I am highly skilled to work with children with dyslexia. I have a massive secrete in special-education and have worked with children with dyslexia both in the school system and on my own as a private tutor. I realize that this diagnosis is both stressful and difficult for the child and the family and I work to help support them through this process. I use various techniques to help the child not only learn how to read but to feel more confident as a learner. I am a caring and experienced educator who has been tutoring full time for the last 14 years in the convenience and comfort of my client' [more]
I have my Masters in Special Needs Literacy from Seattle University. I have been teaching reading for the past 20 years and am very familiar with a variety of strategies in working with dyslexia. I continue to take classes in working with all reading disabilities and so am up to date on current strategies and methodology in helping students work around their disabilities. I have been teaching special education for the past 21 years and have been tutoring for the last five years. My students have been very successful, and I can provide references upon request. Traditionally the students I wo [more]
I have a Masters Degree in Special Education Cross Categorical and am beginning my 15th year with Seattle Public Schools working with special education students. I have also worked with regular ed students who have some sort of disability or learning delay or for students who simply struggle in one or two subjects. Many students I have worked with have had dyslexia. I worked for an entire school year working with a third grade girl with dyslexia. She was a non-reader when we began working together, but through a lot of patience and having her sound out words and read them out loud, she was re [more]