Intervention Specialist with a Focus in ELA Content

Nicholas L.

My name is Nick! I graduated Magna cum Laude from the university of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts in English Education and a minor in Psychology. I'm currently graduating this summer with a Masters degree in Special Education and I have successfully passed the Foundations of Reading exam. I'm currently an intervention specialist at a high school where I work daily with students who need targeted support in reading and writing.
Before moving into my current full-time role, I completed student teaching and practicum experiences in special education settings at the high school level. I’ve worked with students who have ADHD, emotional disturbances, and other learning differences, and I’ve progress-monitored with tools like DIBELS and designed reading interventions. Most of my experience has been in classroom and small-group settings with students in grades 6–12, though I also have experience supporting elementary-aged readers. I also have tutoring experience being an Academic Writing Center tutor with the University of Cincinnati where I helped college students improve their essay writing and proofreading skills.

My tutoring approach is practical and low-pressure. I focus on helping students with the reading and writing work they are already doing in school while strengthening the specific skills that are holding them back. Sessions are collaborative—students bring their current assignments, and we work through them together using clear strategies, modeling, and guided practice. I believe in starting small, building confidence gradually, and keeping the work manageable so students leave feeling more capable rather than overwhelmed.

I’m especially comfortable supporting students who struggle with reading comprehension, fluency, written expression, or staying organized with longer assignments. My goal is always to make the process clearer and less frustrating for both the student and their family.