Caring & Licensed Reading Specialist + ADHD Expertise

Julie L.

ADHD

I've partnered with youth and adults 1-1 in virtual coaching sessions for students with primary diagnoses of ADHD and ADD since 2021. This cognitive training and coaching engages learners in processes and strategies for strengthening executive function skills, deepening self-awareness, self-management and regulation. In my experience, students openness to partnering for this purpose is important. Examples of executive function skills include: Planning and Prioritization: deciding the importance of tasks and scheduling them accordingly; Organization: keeping external environments and storage areas tidy, separating and categorizing internal thoughts; Problem-solving: brainstorming and trying out solutions independently; Flexibility: if something doesn’t work, be able to change the process midway; Time management: making realistic estimations on how long a task will take; Metacognition: the ability to think about your thinking (recognizing when thinking is easy and when it is difficult). This are important skills for students with ADHD, so that they can recognize when attention or focus shifts and how this impact their relationships and academic progress.

Common Core

In addition to my own practice as a teacher with 15+ years in schools, I've coached and led teams of teachers in Common Core standards unpacking, alignment, curriculum development, enhancement and implementation.

Dyslexia

I have a Master of Science Education as a Reading Specialist, as well as a K-12 licensure in this area. I've taught preK-12 literacy and coached adults in this area in schools for over 10 years. I also have experience with science of reading based interventions for dyslexia and dysgraphia. With tutoring students (since 2021), I use Wilson Reading System.

Elementary (K-6th)

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and have taught elementary aged students for over 16 years. I have active teaching licenses for K-6 as well!

Homeschool

I've worked closely with several families as a consultant of homeschooling practices and have delivered tutoring/coaching that is interdisciplinary, standards-aligned, engaging and meeting the needs of the learner.

Public Speaking

I have 15+ years experience public speaking through facilitating adult professional learning and serving as a subject-matter expert for 20+ national and international professional conferences. Learn the 'recipes' that make a compelling public speaker and storyteller!

Special Needs

With over 15 years of experience serving the special and exceptional needs of students in mainstream classroom settings, I demonstrate care and implement evidence-based support. I have a M.S. as a Reading Specialist and have served as an interventionist and coach for learners with special needs, learning disabilities and specific language disorders (virtually and in person). I also have training in applied behavior analysis and early in my career was a habilitation provider for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Fragile X syndrome. You can be assured that tutoring will be responsive, sensitive and evidence-based to the strengths and needs of the student.