"I have been an educator for over 25 years. I hold a Master in Special Education Degree from Eastern Michigan University with a focus on Learning Disabilities and have received specialized training in the Orton-Gillingham method of reading instruction through the Michigan Dyslexia Institute. I have effectively worked with many students from Kindergarten through adult to develop reading skills and fluency using this approach. I have developed an effective way of working online with many ages and skill levels. I respect a student's age, and will work vocabulary, English and writing skills into my lessons as much as it is appropriate and the student is ready. My philosophy is to move as quickly as a student is able, but as slowly as needed. A student's confidence and feeling of accomplishment is as important as mastery of skills and concepts.

I have also studied the Institute For Excellence In Writing Structure and Style writing curriculum and methods and am passionate about the results I have gotten with my students of all ages and abilities! This is a structured , fun approach to learning composition and grammar that really works! I am available to teach small groups in a homeschool setting.

I also have a daughter with a language-based learning disability and a son with ADHD, so I have both a teacher and parent perspective on the challenges that can arise with learning. I am passionate about discovering the way each student learns best and believe it's most important to look at what works or doesn't work on an individual basis. I will work with the student to discover strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles, in order to craft a learning plan that benefits each student individually. I am constantly evaluating progress and "tweaking" individual learning plans as necessary. Nothing thrills me more than seeing a learner's eyes light up when we've hit on what works for them!" less...