About
My name is Katherine Dickens. I'm a Certified Dyslexia Interventionist and I get results! If you are tired of the frustration of trying to help your child read, you've come to the right place. With over 20 years of working with children, I'm able to use empathy, energy, and efficiency to help alleviate the pain of the reading challenges.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
New clients are interviewed, assessed and then a prescription for therapy is made. Most families with dyslexic students prefer full Academic Language Therapy which includes intervention with reading, spelling, composition and writing (penmanship).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I hold a Master's degree in Education. I am a certified elementary teacher in two states. I am also a Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist. My two year training for Academic Language therapy was done at the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center located in Rockville, Maryland.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
It depends on the student needs.
How did you get started teaching?
My passion as an academic therapist came from feeling frustrated with not being able to fully engage those students whose reading challenges were beyond my scope of work. In order to find a remedy, I went above and beyond line of duty as a classroom teacher to pursue powerful and effective strategies to be able to help those struggling readers as well as those struggling in math. Because I am an avid reader and ardent student, I learned how to effectively teach elementary math and reading using the same tried and true Orton Gillingham methodology.
What types of students have you worked with?
Most of my students are dyslexic, as regular tutoring normally does not work for this population.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
My clients often send me pictures of them enjoying major milestones in their lives. While I was sick, one of my families sent me an awesome picture of my student to lift my spirits. I saw the picture as a representation of the boost in her confidence as a result of her overall significant progress in her academia. I get pictures of students who are reading books, when before our sessions, they would not pick up a single book!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
If you are looking for a regular tutor--keep scrolling. If your student has been diagnosed with Dyslexia or if you are looking for intense, prescriptive and diagnostic academic therapy that will help your student in reading, spelling and writing then you've come to the right place.
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