222 Uhland Autism Tutors

...I have taught in every elementary grade either in a classroom or in a small group. I also tutored students in the elementary grades in Language Arts, Reading, Math, and Study Skills. I have taken many college classes and seminars on how to teach phonics to students and have studied phonics intensively. I used many different curriculum materials... read more

...Patience is also a key factor in working with a dyslexic student, as is building the student's confidence in literacy skills. Using all of this together has proven successful and I have helped many dyslexic students over the past six years.... read more

...Reading involves a lot of different components that all need to work together in order for a student to become a "good reader." When phonics and decoding skills are weak, it makes comprehension 10 times as difficult. No matter what age a student is, if there are "holes" in the foundation, reading will be more of a challenge. My approach is to begin... read more

...I have worked with both general education students and with students who have learning disabilities. I learn as much from them, as they do from me. We are a team. I have a Masters in Special Education. I have spent many hears in the classroom with Special Needs students. I have a Masters in Special Education and have spent many years in the classroom... read more

...In addition, sight words can be learned by shape and recognition. I have successfully taught spelling using a multi-sensory technique, VAKT (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Tactile), to learn words one at a time. Study of alternate spellings for phonemes (the sounds in words) can be taught through lists and pedantic drills. Creating a rewarding... read more