838 Burr Ridge Dyslexia Tutors

...Additionally, I have extensive experience working on academic skills/behaviors for children with autism as well as children who have issues stemming from attachment disorders (possibly due to a later adoption). A significant portion of my graduate work dealt with autism and attachment disorders. I also have experience with developmental dyslexia... read more

...When I volunteered in Humboldt Park for teaching religion/behavior training classes, I also taught singing as part of the regular day. At that time I directed many groups of about 10 students each in singing, and directed as many as 200 students in singing, while directing the Christmas pageant itself. I directed special education classes in singing... read more

...Over the years, I have taught study skills to students in grades k-8. I work with students and parents on how to improve students' study habits. I give them tips and strategies on how to better to prepare for tests and quizzes. I encourage them to use highlighters, index cards, and notes to assist them in studying for tests and quizzes. I monitor... read more

...My next teaching position was part of a mainstream program called the Individualized Instruction Center (IIC), administering to the needs of a variety of “special” students whose challenges included everything from dyslexia to behavioral problems. Students were matriculated into regular high school classes with the ongoing support of his or her... read more

...I have worked with children with a wide variety of special needs. Primarily I have worked with children with developmental delay and communication difficulties. When working with children with special needs, I have used a wide range of communication devices, language or picture cards, and sign language. Children with physical impairment or mental... read more