I have over 25 years of experience teaching children from Kindergarten through 5th grade. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master's Degree as a Reading Specialist (K-12). Early in my teaching career, I discovered that helping students learn to read brings me the most joy—it's truly my passion, not just a profession. I also pride myself on my ability to connect with my students and their families.

I love assessing my students to identify their strengths and areas for improvement, then tailoring lessons to meet their individual needs. The most rewarding moment is when that "lightbulb" goes off and they feel a sense of accomplishment! I also strive to make my lessons engaging and interactive.

Currently, I work as a Reading Specialist, supporting students in grades K-5 during the day. After school I provide tutoring services for students from Kindergarten through 12th grade.  I’m always eager to grow as an educator by staying up-to-date with the latest research in reading instruction. I have extensive training, including Orton Gillingham (Comprehensive Plus and Morphology Plus) through IMSE, Wilson, Fundations, SPIRE, the Science of Reading, Heggerty, and Keys to Literacy.

I am an educator with experience spanning 25 years in K-5 classrooms, currently serving as an instructional coach. I hold a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction and am currently pursuing an Education Reading Specialist degree.  I am certified in both Early Childhood Education and as a Reading Specialist (K-12). In addition, I am a certified Orton Gillingham Instructor (Gordon College: Accredited by the International Dyslexia Association). I have extensive training in various pedagogical and instructional programs such as Hill for Literacy, Institute for Multisensory Education, Fundations, Heggerty, SPIRE and Crafting Minds.  I'm excited to extend my passion for education to online tutoring, offering personalized learning experiences that instill confidence and a lifelong love for reading!

As a certified reading specialist, I love to foster a love of reading in students. That love of reading comes with the confidence and skill students develop when they have the core foundational skills to decode and make meaning of words. 

As a Special Educator (pre K -12) I have expertise in designing specialized and individualized instruction designed to help all students thrive in foundational skills in reading.  I developed this expertise by completing the Comprehensive IMSE Orton- Gillingham Practicum and am a certified IMSE Orton Gillingham instructor. Comprehensive training, practice and working with a multitude of students across settings and demographics has allowed me to develop the skills to help any students make progress in their reading journey. 

My expertise is enhanced by 26 years of working through a variety of reading programs/strategies, including  Orton Gillingham Comprehensive Plus, Orton Gillingham Morphology Plus, Fundations, SPIRE Heggerty, Keys to Literacy and The Science of Reading.  With my passion for teaching reading, a background in teaching all learners, and the knowledge of the most current reading practices and programs, I am confident in analyzing and developing programs for struggling readers.