"I am a recently retired teacher from Hawaii Department of Education, after 35 years of teaching in both public and private schools. I have a master's degree in special education at the elementary school level. I love working with children and believe all children can learn and want to learn. I am dedicated to helping them find their best

method of learning and to use that to help them experience success. Once a child has felt success and feels good about him or herself, there is no stopping them! I will work with your child until they are confident in the area(s) they need help in. I believe in having an open relationship with the parents so that you feel comfortable talking to me whenever you have concerns about your child.

I have worked with all types of children and all types of disabilities, including children with visual impairments, ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and physical disabilities. I am trained and experienced with teaching reading, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, creative writing, elementary math, science, social studies, and study skills. I have also been trained in the Orton Gillingham reading method. I hope you will allow me the opportunity to work with your child and help them to develop a love for learning. I especially believe that if a child is good at reading, it will make success in all other subjects possible and will allow them to experience life as an exciting adventure!" less...