Credentials
I am a well-trained and experienced literacy teacher who works with students in all grade levels and abilities and has extensive knowledge about the treatment of dyslexia and related learning disabilities. I have gained a wealth of training and experience throughout my career, implementing the most effective, research-based reading programs, evidence-based interventions, and targeted assessments.
My credentials include the following:
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Orton-Gillingham, Certified, Level 2, Orton-Gillingham Academy (AOGPE), an accredited program
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Structured Literacy Specialist, C-SLDS, The Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI)
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Knowledge and Practice Examination of Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI)
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Association of Educational Therapist (AET), associate member​​
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International Dyslexia Association (IDA), member
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The Reading League, member
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M.Ed. Elementary Education (1-6), and an M.Ed. Reading and Literacy (K-12) from Boston College
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A few programs, curriculums, and methods that I like and use include:
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Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing Program (LiPS) for sounds https://lindamoodbell.com
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The Intensive Phonological Awareness (IPA) Program, Heggerty, Equipped for Reading Success, David A. Kilpatrick, Ph.D.
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Project Read’s Comprehension Report Form, Story Form Literature Connection, and Framing Your Thoughts: Sentence Structure
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Landmark School Outreach, written expression https://www.landmarkoutreach.org/summer-institute/
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Self-regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) for writing https://www.thinksrsd.com/self-regulated-strategy-development/
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EmPOWER, a systematic method for teaching academic writing; Brain Frames, visual tools that organize language
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Read Naturally Live (RNL) coach for fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension https://www.readnaturally.com/product/read-naturally-live
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Lexia Core5 Reading and Lexia PowerUp Literacy coach https://www.lexialearning.com