Professional Development

I wouldn't be where I am without solid coaching from my colleagues and academic coaches. Just like athletes, educators need coaches too! The majority of educators want to learn, and want to improve outside of the few days of professional development given a year. We want to make a difference and make an impactful change in the lives of our students. ALL teachers can benefit from this inclusive work. The skills and instructional tools provided, will increase student achievement for students who have been qualified for specialized service and for those students who struggle but, are not qualified for specialized services.

There is a growing body of research indicating that coaching can help create the conditions necessary for instructional practices to change and student outcomes to improve. As a classroom teacher, behavior therapist and Interventionist, I have experience increasing student outcomes through targeted strategic coaching and individualized planning.

How can I support?:

• Personalized training in the science of how to teach reading particularly with students with learning difficulties. 

• Work with Special Education and General Education teachers to help them better support their student needs. 

• Foster a supportive and respectful atmosphere that encourages student participation.

• How to provide personalized reading support to each student , even with limited time and overwhelming student needs.

• Using 1:1 or small group intervention sessions and conducting themed workshops based on needs.

• Create modification and accommodations to General Education curriculum. 

• Tailor interventions to meet the specific needs of each student effortlessly.

• Support teachers who students have ADHD or Autism which may affect their academic functioning or performance. 

Special Education Literacy Consulting

For families with children who have identified literacy learning challenges. Also, for families who may need assistance in identifying issues that are affecting their child’s learning experience. I have completed my Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training which focuses on delivering research based reading instruction for all learners. I am also certified in Child Mental Health Aid. So, In addition to providing you the best literacy strategies , my consulting encompasses a social emotional component catered to your child’s unique needs.

Literacy Challenges include but are not limited to :

• Phonics (phonological awareness &phonemic awareness)

• Fluency

• Comprehension

• Decoding

• Vocabulary