Near Smithtown, NY

Decoding Dyslexia to Master Reading and Comprehension Strategies

The needs of students with Dyslexia vary greatly from person to person. However, key decoding strategies and comprehension techniques can be very beneficial. By assessing each student's needs and weaknesses, I can understand where their deficit lies and how to address and remedy reading struggles. read more

Near Smithtown, NY

*WILSON Certified, B.S., M.S., W.D.P. (WILSON Dyslexia Practitioner).

To work more effectively with my struggling students, who were non-readers in 3rd and 4th grade, I spent a year receiving certification in the WILSON Reading System. This is a very structured, scripted 10-step multi-sensory approach to the acquisition of sound - symbol relationships. Through the manipulation of sound... read more

Near Smithtown, NY

Certified Special Education Teacher 5 years Classroom Experience

In addition to having 5 years of teaching experience, I am also Orton Gillingham trained. Orton Gillingham is a specialized reading program designed for individuals with dyslexia and other struggles with reading. read more

Friendly and Patient Certified Special Educator

...Teachers College, which prepared me for teaching elementary school students with a variety of learning differences, including dyslexia.... read more

Teacher w/ Masters degree w 12 years of K-6 Experience

I have an an in-depth understanding of reading strategies-both comprehension and phonics based. I am a big proponent of using the Wilson Program if phonics and/or dyslexia is an issue. If writing is difficult, we can break down the... read more

Registered Art Therapist, 30 years experience with special needs

...with children across the developmental spectrum and in most major disability categories. I have had students with mild dyslexia as well as those with profound versions of neurological uniqueness. Often dyslexic students are highly visual. Art experiences... read more