My Services
Let me know how I can support your child and give him or her the skills to thrive!
Now offering virtual tutoring and reading & Writing skills sessions
I am pleased to offer a variety of virtual and in-person tutoring and individual skills. Check out popular options below and contact me today to get started.
Brain Gym 101 Program (all grades)
For children with learning disabilities and stress-related disorders. Brain Gym 101 customizes 26 different movements to your child's specific needs, offering benefits such as improved executive functioning, increased confidence, better academic performance, improved social skills and emotional health, reduced anxiety and stress and decreased problematic behavior.
One-on-One Reading for Elementary Students (grades K-3)
Focus on the building blocks of reading through engaging games, practicing sight words, spelling and other key early literacy skills. Utilizes Wilson Reading System and Wilson Fundations.
One-on-One Reading for Elementary Students (grades 4-7)
Older students will be supported in reading comprehension strategies as well as reading fiction and nonfiction text and practicing skills that will deepen understanding of the text. Utilizes Wilson Reading System and Wilson Fundations.
One-on-One Executive Function Coaching for Middle School Students
Help establish new habits for online learning. Topics covered: Setting a routine; using a calendar to organize assignments and events; email writing (asking for help from teachers or others, checking in on a regular basis); techniques to improve writing and more.
Writing
Depending on a student’s level, I begin with the basics such as sentence structure, then working systematically through paragraph writing and essay writing. My goal is to provide engaging lessons and feedback, guiding students until they reach the point where they can write effortlessly and convincingly.
Homeschool Support
Whether you're new to homeschooling or need specialized academic intervention, I can provide one-on-one or small group (2-5 students max) instruction, 3 hr sessions, 2-3 times a week for core academic subjects (reading, writing and math), organization and study skills along with mindfulness strategies for stress management.
What I Offer
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One-on-one individualized skill sessions (30, 45 or 60 minutes) are offered, using a multi-sensory and minimal tech approach. Sessions are tailored to the individual needs of the student and family and are offered in-home* or virtually using Zoom, Google Meeting. Working in a one-on-one setting, students have the opportunity to hone their academic skills in the areas in which they are struggling. An initial intake consult is scheduled to discuss ongoing challenges, review and complete paperwork and conduct an informal assessment. Following the intake meeting, I will review diagnostic evaluations and other relevant materials, in order to develop an educational plan that will be presented to the client at the following session. Using a variety of research-based tools and techniques, I work with each student to develop straightforward, easily understandable methods to access school curriculum. By tailoring and scaffolding instruction, students are able to build a foundation of skills.
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I specialize in remediating:
Reading
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Phonological processing
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Comprehension
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Decoding
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Encoding/spelling
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Vocabulary development
Writing
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Encoding/spelling
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Writing process: ideas and organization of thoughts
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Writing mechanics
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Essay writing
Skill Development
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Critical thinking (higher-order cognition)
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Executive function skills and strategies
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Short-term, working and long-term memory
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Test-taking and study skills
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Organizational skills
Who I Serve
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I work with all ages and with varied learning profiles and backgrounds. I specialize in reading and writing remediation, which are weaknesses often present in students who struggle with executive functioning. I work with students with various diagnosed and undiagnosed learning issues including:
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ADHD
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ADD
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Executive Function
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Anxiety
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Learning Disabilities (LD)
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Dyslexia and related reading disorders
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Auditory processing delays
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Visual processing delays
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Sensory Processing Disorder
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Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (NVLD)
My Approach
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I believe in a holistic approach to teaching and learning. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is essential to a child’s ability to learn. It encompasses skills that people utilize throughout their lives to continuously grow, learn, and contribute to society.
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In my experience, when SEL needs are not addressed, learning is delayed and in worst-case scenarios, not achieved. Taking into account the social emotional needs of a student as I plan and deliver lessons is an important part of what I do and how I work and succeed with students in academic areas. My goal is to support students by fostering their social and emotional skills alongside their academics, so they are able to thrive no matter what is happening in the world around them.
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My approach is not a traditional scholastic tutoring session in which homework or school projects are the focus, but if an assignment lends itself to a particular skill we are working on, it will be incorporated into our lesson. When working with students who are struggling with executive function and non-verbal learning disabilities, however, incorporating schoolwork is more common. In addition, organization, time management and long-term assignment planning may also be integrated into the sessions. My overall goal is to assist students in developing strategies both inside and outside of the classroom.
“Research has shown that the five key competencies that make up social and emotional learning (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making) increase student’s academic performance, reduce aggression and emotional distress among students, increase helping behaviors in school, and improve positive attitudes toward self and others.”
(Durlak, Weissberg, Dymnicki, Taylor & Schellinger, 2011; Weissberg, Durlak, Domitrovich, & Gullotta, 2016)
Fees
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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.