Give your child the tools to succeed in reading with Dr. Kelly! As a certified Orton Gillingham Associate Practitioner and K–12 certified reading specialist with over 27 years of experience as both a classroom teacher and literacy interventionist, I provide targeted, engaging instruction that builds confidence and strengthens essential literacy skills. I tailor each session to your child’s unique needs using evidence-based strategies grounded in the science of reading. My background includes...
Give your child the tools to succeed in reading with Dr. Kelly! As a certified Orton Gillingham Associate Practitioner and K–12 certified reading specialist with over 27 years of experience as both a classroom teacher and literacy interventionist, I provide targeted, engaging instruction that builds confidence and strengthens essential literacy skills. I tailor each session to your child’s unique needs using evidence-based strategies grounded in the science of reading. My background includes extensive training in structured literacy, and I am Orton-Gillingham certified and Wilson Reading System trained. I hold teaching certifications in 9–12 English and K–12 Special Reading, along with a Master’s degree in Reading focused on literacy, language development, and differentiated instruction. I earned my Doctor of Liberal Arts degree from Washington University in St. Louis, which deepened my understanding of engagement with complex texts.
Throughout my career, I have worked with a wide range of students, from beginning readers developing foundational skills to high school students in advanced courses, in both classroom and intervention settings. I regularly provide small group and one-on-one instruction, supporting students with decoding, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, spelling, and comprehension. My experience includes working with a wide range of learners, including students who need targeted intervention as well as those looking to strengthen higher-level comprehension and analytical skills.
My approach to tutoring is personalized, multi-sensory, and strategy-driven, with a strong emphasis on building students’ confidence and independence. During our first session, I administer a battery of assessments to individualize instruction. I help students develop practical tools, so they can become more successful readers across all subject areas. My goal is to support each student in growing into a confident, capable reader and thinker.
