I’m an experienced reading therapist who believes anyone can harness the power of reading and writing.
Mission
I provide personalized, targeted instruction, resulting in powerful tools for reading and writing your way through life.
Students with reading, spelling and handwriting challenges
Including un/diagnosed dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD
Students with writing challenges
Many students don’t know how to write a strong sentence. Let’s change that, so that they can write strong paragraphs and strong essays.
Parents of neurodivergent learners
Navigating and maximizing systems and supports for learners with dyslexia, dysgraphia and/or ADHD
Support for
Offerings
READING THERAPY
I offer a free 20 minute consultation call to discuss your learner’s needs and ensure a good fit.
SCIENCE OF READING (SOR) aligned approach
BATTERY OF ASSESSMENTS to ascertain your learner’s strengths and challenges in reading, spelling and handwriting.
PERSONALIZED LEARNING PLANS to help your learner uncover lifelong reading and writing skills.
PRIVATE 50-MIN SESSIONS online or at my office in Petoskey.
WRITING SUPPORT
At its core, writing is an essential tool that turns students into thinkers.
GOOD SENTENCES lead to:
GOOD PARAGRAPHS, which lead to:
GOOD ESSAYS, which lead to good thinking
EVIDENCE-BASED, developmentally appropriate writing instruction
PARENT COACHING
I’ll help you make sense and make a plan to:
IDENTIFY the right professional learning assessments for your child
UNDERSTAND the 504 and IEP process in your district
COMMUNICATE your child’s needs to teachers and administrators
KEEP YOUR SANITY through it all. It can be daunting but I’m here to simplify and streamline the process.
PRIVATE 50-MIN SESSIONS online or at my office in Petoskey.
Qualifications
BA, Smith College
Masters in Teaching, Mills College
Certified K-8 teacher with 8 years in the classroom and advanced elementary reading intervention training
Certified Therapist, Wired for Reading
Certified Specialist,
Handwriting Without Tears
