Certified Reading Teacher- Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and more!

Stef S.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I hold a bachelors degree in Elementary Education/Early Childhood Unified SPED birth-age 8 which qualifies me to teach as a special education teacher students birth to age 8. RBT Certification - ABA Therapist working with students with autism.

Dyslexia

I completed a 40 hour (5 days, 8 hours per day) OG Training. I understand the importance a systemic and multi-sensory approach when teaching kids how to read especially kids that have been identified with dyslexia.

Elementary (K-6th)

I have over 18+ years experience in the classroom from preschool to first grade. Teaching reading is my absolute most favorite subject to teach! I struggled to learn how to read and I don't necessarily love it as a past-time as an adult. But I truly believe in the importance of early intervention and building that foundation early on to help build a child's confidence and self esteem! I am trained in the Orton-Gillingham International approach to teach reading. This method is a multi sensory - visual/auditory/kinesthetic/tactile approach that has been found to be beneficial to students identified with dyslexia. OG is structured, sequential, cumulative and repetitive. It has been described as a vehicle for integrating thinking skills, vocabulary development, writing skills, and content subjects. OG makes the connection between reading, spelling, writing, and oral language.

Phonics

As a prior elementary classroom teacher both in kindergarten and first grade I have a solid understanding of the importance of early intervention and early literacy skills needed to become a successful reader. I have experience teaching kids that have been diagnosed with dyslexia as well as being trained in Orton Gillingham. OG is a multi sensory approach to teaching kids phonics and phonemic awareness. These are often the areas of concern when a child has been identified as reading below grade level.

Reading

Taught Kindergarten 5 years, 1st grade 7 years I am Orton Gullingh trained for Dyslexia Experience teaching kids who have been diagnosed with ADHD, Autism, and other learning disabilities.