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Dyslexia - Structured Literacy Tutor - Special Needs Interventionist
Elisabeth F.

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Dear students and families,

I am a special education teacher, which means I teach ALL learners. I adapt and meet students at their functioning level. I set goals with students (and families), and I work hard to get student buy-in by monitoring progress and celebrating achievement.

As a former emergency manager/planner, I come prepared to lessons for all contingencies. I have a dual Masters in Elementary Education (1st-6th) and in Special Education for Mild to Moderate Disabilities ...

Dear students and families,

I am a special education teacher, which means I teach ALL learners. I adapt and meet students at their functioning level. I set goals with students (and families), and I work hard to get student buy-in by monitoring progress and celebrating achievement.

As a former emergency manager/planner, I come prepared to lessons for all contingencies. I have a dual Masters in Elementary Education (1st-6th) and in Special Education for Mild to Moderate Disabilities (preK-8th). I work with students as young as 4 years old, coach parents, teach students with IEPs up to high school, college students, and adults.

I have homeschooled my own child and love to support homeschool families, particularly those with children with learning differences. I enjoy teaching students how to read. I am serious about instruction, but I also like to be joyful and find ways to smile in lessons.

I am trained in the Wilson Reading System, an evidence-based and proven phonics reading intervention for individuals with dyslexia or struggle to read at all ages. Wilson is based on the Orton-Gillingham structured literacy approach and the science of reading research.

I utilize TouchMath, a kinesthetic method for teaching early elementary math skills, or what I call structured numeracy.

My tutoring philosophy starts with teaching my students what it means to have a growth mindset. I believe in encouraging students to learn from their mistakes and the mistakes of others. Like Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus says, the best students take chances, make mistakes, and get messy.

I hope you choose me to partner with your family to help your student reach academic goals!

Best,
Elisabeth Forde, M.Ed.

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Virginia Commonwealth University
Government
Lesley University, School of Education
MEd
Lesley University, School of Education
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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

I am a special education teacher. I have worked with elementary and middle school students as an inclusion teacher that pushes in classrooms to support students with OHI or other health impairment on their IEP. I earned a Masters in Education for Mild to Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) from Lesley University in May 2014. I also have taught many students with ADD/ADHD in the classroom, with varying displayed behaviors. I employ different learning strategies to support students with ADD/ADHD, including different kinesthetic strategies and tools to support executive functioning skills.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I am a special education teacher. I have worked with elementary and middle school students as an inclusion teacher that pushes in classrooms to support students with Autism Spectrum on their IEP. I have earned a Masters in Education for Mild to Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) from Lesley University in May 2014. I also have taught several students with autism in the classroom, with varying capabilities but all verbal. I employ different learning strategies to support students with autism, including pictorial schedules, sign language, TouchMath, and the Wilson Reading program.
Biology

Biology

I have taken multiple advanced human biology college courses and I took 3 years of IB Biology in high school. I have tutored in biology previously in both high school and college.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I earned a Masters in Education for Mild to Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) from Lesley University in May 2014. I have taught students with dyslexia in the classroom and as a tutor for over 10 years, including adults. I employ different learning strategies to support students with dyslexia, including the Wilson Reading program. The Wilson Reading program is a research-based reading intervention program designed for students with dyslexia based on Orton-Gillingham research.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have taught 1st-6th graders as a general education teacher and special education teacher at local Washington, DC public charter schools. I teach all subjects. I earned a dual Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education. I also worked as an English Teacher in a private school for six months in Korea. I instructed students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade at all English levels (low beginning to advanced); implementing a complete American curriculum that employed American textbooks and American standards of learning based on grade levels. I also have experience teaching 5th, 6th, and 7th grade science and math. I tutored middle school students in an intense year-around, multi-year educational program in Washington, DC called Higher Achievement. During the After-School Academy I supervised and managed a disciplined study hall of approximately 20 scholars (5th-6th grade) that had scholars actively working on homework and supplemental work to help scholars prepare for upcoming assessments, improve academic grades, and increase their knowledge in all subject matter. I answered questions one-on-one and re-taught necessary concepts to scholars to achieve mastery of coursework. I ensured all homework and supplemental work was completed accurately. I prepared individual-specific supplemental work for all scholars on academic probation, tailoring activities to each scholar’s academic needs.
English

English

I have taught English as a foreign language for a year online, working with students in China. I also taught English as a foreign language at a private language school in South Korea to kindergartens to 5th graders. Both were immersive instructional methods, so lessons were conducted entirely in English.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have experience teaching English as a second and foreign language. I taught in a private English language immersion school in South Korea for 6 months. I also have experience teaching English to students as a second language in elementary schools in the United States. Additionally, I am an experienced conversation partner for young students and adults learning English as a foreign language. I have designed and executed different experiential learning opportunities so speakers can practice their English language skills in real world settings and through real world experiences. I believe the best approach to learning English is to find a subject or topic a student is PASSIONATE about, then study and learn the vocabulary and mechanics to intelligently communicate and discuss the passion. I am certified to teach English as a foreign or second language. I have earned a TEFL Diploma with a Grammar Advisor Endorsement from BridgeTEFL provided by Bridge Linguatec, Inc.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I am a trained elementary and special educator. I have worked in urban schools for over 10 years with a variety of age groups (from 1st grade to adults) that helps me understand the spectrum of learners I would support in an homeschool environment. I am comfortable partnering and communicating with parents when meeting their goals for their children's growth. I also homeschool my own daughter (in addition to her attending a prekindergarten program and public school), we have daily "homeschool" goals and work we do at home. During the height of the pandemic, she was homeschooled for her kindergarten year. I have experience with a few of the homeschool curricula, but prefer those evidence-based curricula designed for teachers and can support family implementation of a homeschool program, particularly families with students with disabilities that were unable to get their needs met in the public schools.
Phonics

Phonics

The main reading program I implement is the Wilson Reading System. A scientifically proven reading system that teaches students and adults that are so far behind in reading they must start from the beginning - with phonemic awareness. These students cannot read essentially. This is an far more intense approach but it works! In less than 8 months, I was able to move one student 6 reading levels (from level K to P using Guided Reading levels).
Prealgebra

Prealgebra

I have taught prealgebra to sixth graders in middle school.
Reading

Reading

Reading is FUN! And I make every effort to make it FUN and accessible for my students by letting them have choices when we read. I find out what interests and passions a student has and look for as many appropriately challenging books/articles/magazines/graphic novels/comics/websites that are on that interest. Once you let the student choose...it gets way easier from there. I have worked as a reading tutor for over 3 years. I have tutored struggling readers that may be slightly behind their grade level, reluctant readers, and readers with disabilities. The main reading program I implement is the Wilson Reading System. A scientifically proven reading system that teaches students and adults that are so far behind in reading they must start from the beginning. These students cannot read essentially. This is an far more intense approach but it works! In less than 8 months, I was able to move one student 6 reading levels (from level K to P using Guided Reading levels). I also mentor the students, sharing my love of children's literature with them. I employ a variety of reading strategies and reading games to statistically improve students' reading scores on standardized reading assessments. I work hard to statistically improve all of my students reading scores over the course of a year. Most importantly, I encourage and empower reluctant readers to find reading an enjoyable activity.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I earned a Masters in Education for Mild to Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) from Lesley University in May 2014. I have taught students with various disabilities in the classroom with varying capabilities, from other health impairment for ADHD to an intellectual disability or specific learning disability. I employ different intervention programs to support students with disabilities, including TouchMath and the Wilson Reading program.
Study Skills

Study Skills

I am experienced in tutoring and training learners on how to stay organized and successful meet goals for past two years. I teach a growth mindset that leverages productivity tools provided by access to internet tools like Google products, mobile apps, and other organizational tools. I teach different ways to organize time via a planner or calendar based on the learner's individual preferences. I model and teach learners how to problem solve and proactively plan and act. I teach and guide learners in how to set goals and progress monitor growth. I teach and model prioritizing action items and how to plan the action.
Writing

Writing

I have over five years of experience teaching the writer's workshop curriculum in a classroom setting for small groups and whole class groups.
Algebra 1
Elementary Math
Elementary Science
Grammar
Social Studies
Spanish
Spelling
Vocabulary

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Amazing!

Elisabeth is amazing at assessing a child's strengths and growth areas and using that data to inform her instructional strategies. She also builds great rapport with children so that they feel comfortable and excited about learning. I'm so glad we found her!

Kenneth, 29 lessons with Elisabeth
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Thank you for this specific and positive feedback! I truly can't wait to reassess and see the growth I know the children have already made through the family's hard work.

consistent and caring

My daughter and son are both students of Elisabeth. I appreciate how she has taken time to find out my son's interests, so they can practice writing paragraphs about things he actually cares about. I like how she has made routine for my daughter's practice sessions. Going right into the drills has helped her become more ready to start. I see a shift in my children's skills and less angst with academics. I notice the progress. We're grateful for Elisabeth. Thank you!!!

Desiree, 22 lessons with Elisabeth

Great Investment into our Child

Ms. Elisabeth has been a great partner in the academic preparation of our 5 year old. Thanks in large part to Ms. Elisabeth he is beyond ready for Kindergarten!

Aaron, 72 lessons with Elisabeth

Ms. Elisabeth is Awesome!

Ms. Elisabeth is able to get the most out of our 5 year old every lesson. She utilizes thoughtfully tailored lesson plans and partners with us to maintain progress between each lesson.

Aaron, 72 lessons with Elisabeth

Ms. Elisabeth is Awesome!

Ms. Elisabeth is able to get the most out of our 5 year old every lesson. She utilizes thoughtfully tailored lesson plans and partners with us to maintain progress between each lesson.

Aaron, 72 lessons with Elisabeth

Great Investment

Easily the best investment we have made in our five year olds early learning development and Kindergarten preparations. Ms. Elisabeth is great!

Aaron, 72 lessons with Elisabeth

Passionate and patient tutor

Ms. Elisabeth is great! The short weekly sessions are paying big dividends for our soon to be 5 year olds Kindergarten preparation.

Aaron, 72 lessons with Elisabeth

Passionate and patient tutor

Elisabeth has been tutoring my son for a while now and he appreciates every lesson. He gets really excited about math thanks to her enthusiasm. My son truly enjoys his tutoring sessions with Elisabeth and has also improved tremendously. I would highly recommend her.

Araceli, 47 lessons with Elisabeth
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This warms my heart - thank you!

Wish I would have found her sooner

Elisabeth has been excellent. In just a few short few weeks we have seen tremendous improvements. Her methods are spot on. Wish we would have found her months ago. Highly recommend!

Stephanie, 22 lessons with Elisabeth
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the feedback! I appreciate working with your family and I am so excited to see the continued progress. And confidence!

Passionate and patient tutor

Ms. Elisabeth has been a great partner in the education of our 4.5 year old. So glad we were able to find her!

Aaron, 72 lessons with Elisabeth
Tutor responded:

Thank you for the continued partnership! I am so impressed with the progress of your little one and love watching his joy for learning in our lessons!

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