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Experienced Special Education Teacher - Dyslexia Specialist
Kelly R.

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Hourly Rate: $80
Response time: 10 hours

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Hello! I am Kelly. I have worked as an elementary special education teacher for 10 years, primarily in grades kindergarten to 4th.

I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees from UConn in Special Education, and a 6th Year Degree from Central Connecticut State University in Literacy & Lanaguage.

I have my CT Special Education certification (#165), Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts (#102), and Reading and Language Arts Consultant (#097) certifications.

I love teaching to our...

Hello! I am Kelly. I have worked as an elementary special education teacher for 10 years, primarily in grades kindergarten to 4th.

I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees from UConn in Special Education, and a 6th Year Degree from Central Connecticut State University in Literacy & Lanaguage.

I have my CT Special Education certification (#165), Remedial Reading & Remedial Language Arts (#102), and Reading and Language Arts Consultant (#097) certifications.

I love teaching to our youngest learners. I specialize in students with dyslexia but can take all elementary content areas.

My dyslexia work includes an explicit, systematic Orrin-Gillingham approach.

I have tutored for many years, but am new to Wyzant. I specifically do online tutoring.

I would love to work with your student in improve reading skills, particularly phonics, phonemic awareness, decoding, and comprehension skills!


Education

University of Connecticut
Special Education
University of Connecticut
Masters
Central Connecticut State University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

Common Core

Common Core

I have worked for over 10 years as a special education teacher at the elementary level. I have written Individualized Education Plans unique to each student, modifying and accommodating Common Core State Standards to meet individual needs and teach grade level content to all.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

6th Year Advanced Degree in Literacy & Language Arts with specific dyslexia coursework. I have taught students with dyslexia for 10+ years to improve phonics, vocabulary, spelling, phonological awareness, and overall reading scores. I have a Bachelors degree in Special Education and a Masters degree in Special Education with a concentration in Literacy.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a special education teacher for grades Kindergarten through 4th with 10 years experience. I have a Bachelors degree in Special Education and a Masters degree in Special Education with a concentration in Literacy. 6th Year Advanced Degree in Literacy & Language - advanced Dyslexia coursework. Qualified to teach all elementary school subject areas.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

Elementary Special Education teacher primarily working with students in grades Kindergarten through 4th. Highly qualified to teach math to elementary students and modify to meet struggling learner's needs.
Phonics

Phonics

Orton-Gillingham systematic instruction
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have worked for over 10 years as a special education teacher, working with students with reading and learning disabilities, ADHD and hyperactivity, Autism Spectrum Disorder, speech and language difficulties, and more. I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees from UConn in Special Education, and a 6th Year Degree from Central Connecticut State University in Literacy & Language.
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