A subject-specific tutor teaches in 1 content area such as math, history, foreign language or science, usually. The work specifically focuses on building, teaching or re-teaching skills, needed to advance to the next level.

An educational therapist teaches strategies and tools that can be applied across the curriculum, including building compensatory skills that helps support the student’s success, based on their individual learning profile.

Per CASEL, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is defined as the process through which children and adults understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.

Per LD Online, the formal definition of Executive Function is:

The executive functions are a set of processes that all have to do with managing oneself and one's resources in order to achieve a goal. It is an umbrella term for the neurologically-based skills involving mental control and self-regulation.

The executive functions all serve a "command and control" function; they can be viewed as the "conductor" of all cognitive skills. Executive functions help you manage life tasks of all types. For example, executive functions let you organize a trip, a research project or a paper for school.

The Wilson Reading System and Wilson Fundations (WRS) is an instructional program used to help struggling readers. It’s one of several programs that uses the highly structured Orton–Gillingham Approach as its foundation. Both WRS and Orton-Gillingham use an instructional approach intended primarily for use with individuals who have difficulty with reading, spelling and writing of the sort associated with dyslexia. They are language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, cognitive and flexible to the student's needs.

Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that is neurobiological in origin. Dyslexia, also known as a reading disorder, is a disorder characterized by reading below the expected level for one's age. Different people are affected to different degrees. Problems may include difficulties in spelling words, reading quickly, writing words, "sounding out" words in one's head, pronouncing words when reading aloud and understanding what one reads. Often these difficulties are first noticed at school.

For children with learning disabilities and stress-related disorders, Brain Integration Therapy creates neural pathways that allow the two hemispheres of the brain to strengthen and communicate, activates developmental reflexes, turns off developmental reflexes that are “stuck on” and improves motility and learning. This is delivered using the 26 different movements of the Brain Gym program. Your child’s program will be customized to their specific needs. The sequence of movements selected for your child will be carefully chosen to address their current challenges. They will learn the movements and then practice them at home. As they progress, your child’s needs may change as well as their ability to access movements that were too challenging before. Some of the benefits of this therapy include:

• improved executive functioning/organization skills

• increased confidence

• better academic performance, especially reading and math

• improved social skills and relationships

• increased emotional health

• reduced anxiety and stress

• decreased problematic behavior

Yes. I believe that by collaborating with teachers as well as other professionals involved in the life of the student, the student can truly thrive.

Yes, I am available to attend meetings with parents. I work closely with parents and with classroom teachers, as needed.

There is nothing more exciting and gratifying than to be part of the process of empowering a student to develop an “I can do it” approach, and love of learning, not only within the educational setting but in his or her life. What could be better?

Answer...Absolutely. There are many gifted students who want to "fine tune" and "polish" their academic skills as they move through their educational careers. Anyone can benefit from learning how to apply specific skill building techniques.

This depends on many contributing factors; The severity of the learning challenge, the commitment of the family to make educational therapy a priority, the consistency of sessions, as well as the motivation of the student. Some students are able to apply the new learning techniques and strategies quickly, while others need support for an extended time.

Definitely! I keep constant contact with parents to let them know how their child is progressing. I believe in a complete team approach.

This is a top priority. Your child will learn how to plan, organize and prioritize what needs to be done. This is an essential life skill!

Yes. I focus on reviewing and re-teaching concepts, vocabulary and classroom material.

Absolutely. The summer is an excellent time to fine tune reading, writing and mathematics skills, without the pressure that exists during the academic year.

Sessions can take place at the student’s home*, or virtually using Zoom, Google Meeting or FaceTime.

* Please note: Due to the pandemic, cheerful personal protective equipment will be worn and appropriate social distancing will be maintained for in-home sessions.

My approach integrates various programs such as and not limited to: Lindamood-Bell strategies for reading, writing, spelling, Wilson Reading Systems phonetic program for reading, spelling Orton-Gillingham strategies, Read Naturally for improved fluency and accuracy; Brain Gym, mindfulness & meditation to support stress management, teach relaxation techniques.

Yes, I work with all students who are struggling with various aspects of academic achievement. These areas include all subjects with an emphasis on reading, writing, and organizational and study skills. Also, I help those who may have low self-confidence, and/or low motivation, as a result of unsuccessful efforts and frustrations, in their attempts to attain success.

No, often these children are highly intelligent with processing deficits or disabilities, such as Dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD. They simply learn differently and often see the world through a different lens.

Check out these 21 Questions. If you answer 'yes' to any them then I'm confident my services could be beneficial to you and your child. Contact me to learn more and let me know how I can help today!

All services are individually tailored to the needs of the student and family. Fees are based on the specificity of the services provided. Please contact me to discuss your specific needs.