"Hello, my name is Deborah, but my students call me Miss Deb. I am a former public school teacher certified in both English Language Arts and Special Education.

I am trained in the Wilson Reading Program, which is an Orton-Gillingham method that has proven successful in teaching students with dyslexia how to better read and spell.

In 2018, I left the public classroom and began working as a private tutor. Many of my students are dyslexic or have dyslexic traits. The O-G method I use with students has enabled them to grow tremendously, both in skills and confidence.

Some students I work with need help with vocabulary acquisition and gaining better reading comprehension skills. Really, I'm a jack of all trades when it comes to teaching ELA, whether it be reading, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, or writing skills.

A subject in particular that I love to teach and that students love to learn is morphology. This entails the study of word parts, such as prefixes, suffixes, and roots that are either Greek or Latin in origin. Studying morphology will definitely enhance students' vocabulary skills and will prepare them for the complex vocabulary they will encounter in high school and college.

I would be honored to work with your student!" less...