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I am trained in Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and certified in the Wilson Reading System. I am also trained in Reading Mastery, a tier 3 reading intervention. Please reach out if you have any questions about specific programs. Thank you!
I am trained in Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and certified in the Wilson Reading System. I am also trained in Reading Mastery, a tier 3 reading intervention. Please reach out if you have any questions about specific programs. Thank you!
My daughter had another teacher for her dyslexia that she worked with for over three years. Within four months of lessons my daughter has surpassed what she had done with the other teacher in three years! She is progressing really... - Kathy, 64 lessons with Iliana

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I have worked with dyslexic students at the elementary and high school levels. I am a certified special education teacher and have taken coursework and trainings to work with students having reading difficulties.
I have worked with dyslexic students at the elementary and high school levels. I am a certified special education teacher and have taken coursework and trainings to work with students having reading difficulties.
Geri is very relatable. She meets my special needs daughter where she is at but lovingly nudges her forward to expand her horizon. She chooses relevant materials to excite my daughters interest in the world around her. I highly re... - Irene, 137 lessons with Geri

I have been trained and Certified in Dyslexia Intervention methods through "Reading by Design". I have also been through trainings to identify signs of dyslexia. Additionally, I am an excellent Cursive Handwriting...
I have been trained and Certified in Dyslexia Intervention methods through "Reading by Design". I have also been through trainings to identify signs of dyslexia. Additionally, I am an excellent Cursive Handwriting...
Lisa is very enjoyable and has really made a connection with my son with special needs. She has patiently gone over his schoolwork with him and kept him engaged. I am very happy! - Laura, 95 lessons with Lisa

I have extensive experience supporting children, teens, and adults with dyslexia as an academic therapist and coach, focusing on building strong, confident readers and writers. I previously served as Associate Director and Star Trainer at...
I have extensive experience supporting children, teens, and adults with dyslexia as an academic therapist and coach, focusing on building strong, confident readers and writers. I previously served as Associate Director and Star Trainer at...

I have taught phonics and reading comprehension to students elementary through middle school. I am proficient in the phonics program Action Reading, and have had training in Orton-Gillingham.
I have taught phonics and reading comprehension to students elementary through middle school. I am proficient in the phonics program Action Reading, and have had training in Orton-Gillingham.

During my nine years at Bridges Academy, I regularly taught and supported gifted and twice-exceptional students diagnosed with dyslexia, including students whose dyslexia overlapped with dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and...
During my nine years at Bridges Academy, I regularly taught and supported gifted and twice-exceptional students diagnosed with dyslexia, including students whose dyslexia overlapped with dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and...

I have also had years of experience teaching strategic interventions for students that have identified disorders and diagnoses under the umbrella of dyslexia. I have participated in training from the Dyslexia Institute and am...
I have also had years of experience teaching strategic interventions for students that have identified disorders and diagnoses under the umbrella of dyslexia. I have participated in training from the Dyslexia Institute and am...
Kate has been a life saver! My son has been working with her for a few months now and we have seen such an incredible improvement in his reading! He has gone to other tutors in the past but has always complained about going. This ... - Jeena, 56 lessons with Kate

This approach is highly effective for struggling readers, including those with dyslexia. I am a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and continue to stay up-to-date on new research and evidence-based practices for...
This approach is highly effective for struggling readers, including those with dyslexia. I am a member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and continue to stay up-to-date on new research and evidence-based practices for...
For the past few years our son has had challenges with his reading and comprehension, falling further behind each year. This year we decided to home school him so he could focus on his reading. I searched everywhere for a reading ... - Gus, 69 lessons with Jackie

I am a certified special education teacher with extensive experience providing targeted dyslexia interventions for students of all ages. I specialize in structured literacy approaches grounded in the Science of Reading, including...
I am a certified special education teacher with extensive experience providing targeted dyslexia interventions for students of all ages. I specialize in structured literacy approaches grounded in the Science of Reading, including...

I also tutor and teach for Bridges Academy and Westmark School, which are both private institutions for students with learning differences and Dyslexia. I have worked At Westmark School for the past four years, where I have tutored and...
I also tutor and teach for Bridges Academy and Westmark School, which are both private institutions for students with learning differences and Dyslexia. I have worked At Westmark School for the past four years, where I have tutored and...
Josh helped our son who has dyslexia. He encouraged him to read more, in fact they enjoyed reading Shakespeare together. He also would help him with his writing homework. - Laura, 19 lessons with Josh

My training and experience in disability services and higher education has been centered around determining/providing academic accommodations and coaching support, mostly to students with ADHD, LD, and mental health disabilities. I've accumulated...
My training and experience in disability services and higher education has been centered around determining/providing academic accommodations and coaching support, mostly to students with ADHD, LD, and mental health disabilities. I've accumulated...
I went into my first session with Melanie not knowing what to expect. I had been struggling for months with executive functioning, stemming from bipolar disorder and ADHD, and for around a year had felt myself stagnating in all ar... - Collin, 13 lessons with Melanie

I am a certified Wilson Reading System level 1 dyslexia practitioner, having completed the intensive coursework and practicum in Spring 2025. This certification enables me to provide research based, systematic, multisensory reading...
I am a certified Wilson Reading System level 1 dyslexia practitioner, having completed the intensive coursework and practicum in Spring 2025. This certification enables me to provide research based, systematic, multisensory reading...

I thrived in academics after being diagnosed Dyslexic in 3rd grade when I could not read or write. I was fortunate to be in Ann Arbor Michigan where the learning program was strong and I learned the skills to manage my challenge. There are...
I thrived in academics after being diagnosed Dyslexic in 3rd grade when I could not read or write. I was fortunate to be in Ann Arbor Michigan where the learning program was strong and I learned the skills to manage my challenge. There are...
I worked with Jason on several high level topics for my College Analytical Chemistry course. Jason is very good at cutting through the nitty gritty to get a definitive straight forward answer. I was able to send my work to him in ... - Steele, 10 lessons with Jason

I am a certified special education teacher with 15 years of experience supporting students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. I am trained in LETRS and Orton-Gillingham (IMSE, Fundations, Wilson), and I use structured,...
I am a certified special education teacher with 15 years of experience supporting students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. I am trained in LETRS and Orton-Gillingham (IMSE, Fundations, Wilson), and I use structured,...

My expertise in dyslexia remediation and literacy intervention is built on a professional foundation of over 25 years of teaching experience, more than 3,000 hours of successful virtual instruction since 2020, and an active IXL...
My expertise in dyslexia remediation and literacy intervention is built on a professional foundation of over 25 years of teaching experience, more than 3,000 hours of successful virtual instruction since 2020, and an active IXL...
We highly recommend Miss Patty as she is working with our daughter. She is an amazing tutor who is able to connect to students easily. Before tutoring began, Miss Patty took the time to speak to us (as parents) to discuss and ... - Peter, 42 lessons with Patricia

I am Orton-Gillingham trained by Amy Bailin, M.Ed., FAOGPE, at Level 2 training. I have completed 300 hrs. of supervised clinical teaching of students with dyslexia, and have adapted the Orton-Gillingham Approach for the Hebrew Language as...
I am Orton-Gillingham trained by Amy Bailin, M.Ed., FAOGPE, at Level 2 training. I have completed 300 hrs. of supervised clinical teaching of students with dyslexia, and have adapted the Orton-Gillingham Approach for the Hebrew Language as...

Top 10 Executive Functioning tutor specializing in empowering students with dyslexia through targeted study skills and life skills development. My approach is deeply informed by supporting a family member with dyslexia, enriched by...
Top 10 Executive Functioning tutor specializing in empowering students with dyslexia through targeted study skills and life skills development. My approach is deeply informed by supporting a family member with dyslexia, enriched by...
Alex made my son feel comfortable and set up a plan to keep him successful in the semester. My son left the meeting feeling energized and in control of his academic assignments. He gave him real actionable steps to accomplish his ... - Lynn, 7 lessons with Alex

I have tutored dyslexic students of different ages, and been able to successfully implement techniques from the ESL, reading comprehension, and literary analysis lessons I have taught, as well as researched methods for dyslexia in...
I have tutored dyslexic students of different ages, and been able to successfully implement techniques from the ESL, reading comprehension, and literary analysis lessons I have taught, as well as researched methods for dyslexia in...
Anna is very personable and knowledgeable. She is very good with communication with both my daughter and myself. My daughter is dyslexic and getting help with spelling and writing. - Erin, 4 lessons with Chae

Overcoming dyslexia requires a lot of practice. But what to practice? I provide multi-sensory instruction based on evidence-based programs for dyslexia remediation, such as Orton-Gillingham. My all-positive approach and steady,...
Overcoming dyslexia requires a lot of practice. But what to practice? I provide multi-sensory instruction based on evidence-based programs for dyslexia remediation, such as Orton-Gillingham. My all-positive approach and steady,...
Ms. Susan understands the dyslexia mind set. She's amazing with breaking down confusion. She helps you to understand how a question should be read vs adding too much thought into it and also to stop adding unnecessary information ... - Brooke

I worked at a private school for Dyslexia and language based learning differences for 5 years both as an Orton Gillingham tutor and a literature teacher, then I went on to tutor privately. I am now a Certified Dyslexia Specialist. I...
I worked at a private school for Dyslexia and language based learning differences for 5 years both as an Orton Gillingham tutor and a literature teacher, then I went on to tutor privately. I am now a Certified Dyslexia Specialist. I...
Our son has been working with Kelly for several months now and the progress that he has made is incredible. Kelly is organized and thorough with her lesson plans and delivery. She always puts in detailed notes about each lesson wh... - Deidra, 143 lessons with Kelly

I completed an intense 2.5 year training program that incorporated OG training as its foundation and included Wilson training as well. I have over 10 years experience tutoring students in a 1:1 multi-sensory approach that yields very positive...
I completed an intense 2.5 year training program that incorporated OG training as its foundation and included Wilson training as well. I have over 10 years experience tutoring students in a 1:1 multi-sensory approach that yields very positive...
I think my son finally understands what a literary analysis essay is supposed to look like. Julie was extremely helpful in helping him re-write an essay he wrote in the wrong genre for AP lit class. - Tami, 3 lessons with Julie

I have had the privilege of teaching multiple students that have issues with dyslexia and dyscalculia. I recently trained using Orton-Gillingham strategies to further assist students in developing strategies that help them to be more...
I have had the privilege of teaching multiple students that have issues with dyslexia and dyscalculia. I recently trained using Orton-Gillingham strategies to further assist students in developing strategies that help them to be more...
We were under real pressure to prepare for a MAP assessment in just one week, and Kara made all the difference. While other tutors immediately said the timeline wasn’t realistic, Kara jumped in with total positivity and a can‑do a... - Sara, 12 lessons with Kara

I have been a dyslexia tutor for several years. I was trained in the Barton system of Reading and Spelling for dyslexia, which is part of the broader Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach. I have helped many dyslexic students...
I have been a dyslexia tutor for several years. I was trained in the Barton system of Reading and Spelling for dyslexia, which is part of the broader Orton-Gillingham multisensory approach. I have helped many dyslexic students...
Tamara reviewed my son's prior SAT test to focus on his areas of need. She was patient, timely, extremely knowledgeable, and communicated well with a 17 year old. Her tutoring, strategies, and tips helped my son raise his SAT sc... - Denice, 7 lessons with Allen

I am a certified special education teacher K-12 in both Virginia and Arizona, licensed to teach students with Emotional Disabilities and Learning Disorders
I am a certified special education teacher K-12 in both Virginia and Arizona, licensed to teach students with Emotional Disabilities and Learning Disorders
Mr. Good man 1st lesson with my son was excellent without any knowledge of his disabilities reports he was able to detect his weakness and strength. This is a big deal when working with a challenging person with Dyslexia. - Jacyln, 4 lessons with Richard

In two positions, at an international school in Uganda and with the Pittsburgh Public Schools, I worked to provide special needs students, several of whom were diagnosed with dyslexia, with appropriate learning support measures. Using my...
In two positions, at an international school in Uganda and with the Pittsburgh Public Schools, I worked to provide special needs students, several of whom were diagnosed with dyslexia, with appropriate learning support measures. Using my...
James tutored our 2nd grader in math for 15 lessons in the Spring/Summer of 2nd grade, and covered many topics from addition and subtraction, through data collection and multiplication. Long story short, James is great and we h... - Mike, 14 lessons with James
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