Certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) | OG, EBLI & LETRS Trained |

Shannon T.

About Shannon

Shannon is a Certified Reading Specialist with 14 years of experience in public education, spanning classroom teaching, literacy leadership, and one-on-one instruction. She holds a Master’s Degree in Elementary Reading Instruction with a Reading Specialist certification and is passionate about helping students of all ages build confidence and achieve literacy success.

Over her career, Shannon has served both as a dedicated classroom educator and as a literacy leader—coaching, mentoring, and delivering professional development to fellow educators on effective literacy practices. She is extensively trained in Structured Literacy, holding certifications and advanced training in Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI), Orton-Gillingham (OG), and LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling).

Teaching Approach

Shannon’s instruction is rooted in the Science of Reading, using a structured, explicit, and multi-sensory approach tailored to each individual learner. By bridging the gap between foundational phonetic skills, vocabulary development, and deep comprehension, she helps struggling readers, students with dyslexia, and advanced learners alike make meaningful, lasting progress.

Services & Parent Partnership

Free Initial Consultation: A complimentary conversation to discuss your student’s goals, strengths, and specific needs.

Comprehensive Baseline Assessment: A thorough starting evaluation to pinpoint exact skill gaps and design a customized learning plan.

Ongoing Assessment Reports: Regular progress updates and formal reporting throughout tutoring to track growth and refine goals.

Parent Collaboration: Actionable, easy-to-use home practice activities and strategies to reinforce learning between sessions and accelerate progress.