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As a special educator with over 30 years of experience working with students in both public and private schools as well as private tutoring in the Columbia area from first grade through college to evaluate reading and improve reading and written expression skills as well as coaching executive function deficit of students with diagnosed and undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. I work with students with and without diagnosed learning differences on standardized test-taking skills and those tests' reading and language portions. I am able to work with your child in your home, at the library, or via ZOOM to develop students who can read and build a love for reading through a variety of genres as well as develop their writing skills. I help students and families learn how not only to manage their symptoms of ADHD but excel in the classroom and beyond.
For the past 10 years, I have been working with students on Summer Reading, even if not assigned, as well as developing their writing skills to stop the summer slide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
For clients seeking Executive Function Coaching, I ask that if a client has had an evaluation, that they share the results with me and then I like to meet with the parents and the student to conduct a survey of executive function and gather information needed to work with them.
For clients seeking reading or writing assistance I ask for the reults of any evaluation they have received in the past, any concerns from the school, any samples of work,and then I conduct an intial assessment and I use all of this to determine the need for my services and how often I recommend services.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I completed the JST Coaching Course to help facilitate Coaching for the symptoms related to executive function disorder.
I have tutored College Athletes, Highschool graduates, Elementary to Highschool Age as well as Adults.
I completed Wilson Language and Orton Gillingham training for educators.
I have a BA in Special Education and M.Ed. in Education. I have completed Shifting the Balance k-2 Reading Training.Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Executive Function Coaching is $60 a half hour.
Reading and Writing Tutoring for $60an hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I began my career in teaching in Richland School District One at the middle school level and worked in extended school year programs with Elelmentary age students.
I have always wanted to impart my love of reading to anyone who struggles to do so!
What types of students have you worked with?
I started tutoring with College Level Athletes and have worked with all ages started at 5 and going to 21 years old.
I have worked with people diagnosed with executive function disorder and those not formally diagnosed with the disorder.
I have worked with students on the Autism spectrum, Specific Learning Disabilities, and those not identified with any disability who are struggling with reading and written expression.