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Reading & Writing Specialist | Dyslexia, ESL, and Struggling Lear
Patrick W.

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Hi, I’m a certified teacher with 10 years of classroom experience in both special education and general education ELA. I now focus on helping students who struggle with reading and writing.

I’ve worked with a wide range of learners, including students with dyslexia, ESL students, and those who need extra support to build foundational skills. I also have experience supporting students with behavioral and emotional needs, and I tend to connect well with learners who may feel frustrated or...

Hi, I’m a certified teacher with 10 years of classroom experience in both special education and general education ELA. I now focus on helping students who struggle with reading and writing.

I’ve worked with a wide range of learners, including students with dyslexia, ESL students, and those who need extra support to build foundational skills. I also have experience supporting students with behavioral and emotional needs, and I tend to connect well with learners who may feel frustrated or reluctant.

I have experience using structured literacy approaches, including programs like Reading by Design, and I focus on helping students strengthen phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension.

In our sessions, I break skills down step by step and make sure students actually understand what they’re doing—not just guess their way through reading. I adjust my approach based on each student’s needs, whether that means more support with vocabulary, attention, or foundational reading skills.

My goal is not just to help students improve academically, but also to build their confidence. I focus on creating a space where students can make real progress without feeling overwhelmed.

If your child is struggling with reading, writing, or language, I’d be glad to help.

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Education

Sam Houston State University
Psychology
Sam Houston State University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

I am a certified special education teacher with over 10 years of experience working with students with ADHD and other learning differences. I help students build organization, study skills, reading comprehension, writing skills, and academic confidence using structured support that fits their individual needs. Much of my experience has been with students who struggle with focus, executive functioning, dyslexia, and emotional or behavioral challenges in both classroom and one-on-one settings.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I am a certified Special Education teacher with experience supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorder in both inclusion and resource classroom settings. In addition to my classroom teaching experience, I worked as a PASS aide supporting students with behavioral, emotional, social, and academic challenges through structured guidance and positive relationship-building. My background includes individualized instruction, co-teaching, behavior support, and adapting lessons to meet diverse learning needs and learning styles. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel safe, engaged, and confident in their ability to succeed academically.
Creative Writing

Creative Writing

I have extensive experience teaching creative writing through middle school ELA instruction, helping students develop storytelling, descriptive writing, poetry, dialogue, and personal voice. In addition to my classroom experience, I have written four complete unpublished novels and have been a songwriter and lyricist for over thirty years. My teaching approach encourages creativity while also strengthening important writing skills such as organization, revision, clarity, and style. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and developing confidence in their writing abilities.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I am a certified special education teacher with extensive experience working with students with dyslexia and other reading difficulties. Over the past 10 years, I have helped students strengthen phonics, reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and writing skills through structured, individualized instruction. I have worked with struggling readers in both classroom and one-on-one settings, including students with ADHD, language barriers, and learning disabilities. My goal is to help students become more confident, capable readers while building skills they can carry into the classroom and everyday life.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I am a certified teacher with experience supporting elementary and middle school students in reading, writing, study skills, and academic organization. Much of my work has focused on helping struggling learners, including students with ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, and other academic challenges. I use structured, supportive instruction tailored to each student’s learning style and skill level. While I work with a range of elementary students, my strongest experience is with upper elementary and middle school learners who need targeted academic support and confidence-building.
Essay Writing

Essay Writing

I am an experienced English and special education teacher with a strong background in helping students develop clear, organized, and effective writing skills. I work with students on every stage of the writing process, including brainstorming, outlining, thesis development, paragraph structure, revision, and editing. Much of my experience has been with middle school and upper elementary students, including struggling writers, students with ADHD or dyslexia, and English language learners. My approach focuses on helping students become more confident writers while building practical skills they can use independently in school.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I am a certified special education teacher with over 10 years of experience helping students strengthen executive functioning skills in academic settings. I work with students on organization, time management, task initiation, study habits, planning, self-monitoring, and follow-through. Much of my experience has been with students with ADHD, learning disabilities, dyslexia, and other challenges that affect focus and academic performance. My goal is to help students develop practical systems and strategies that increase independence, reduce frustration, and build long-term confidence in school.
Fiction Writing

Fiction Writing

I am an experienced English teacher who enjoys helping students develop creativity, confidence, and stronger storytelling skills through fiction writing. I work with students on brainstorming ideas, character development, dialogue, plot structure, descriptive writing, and revision. Much of my experience has been with upper elementary and middle school students, including reluctant writers and students who struggle with organization or written expression. I aim to create a supportive environment where students can strengthen their writing skills while learning to enjoy the creative process.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I am a certified special education teacher with over 10 years of experience supporting students with a wide range of special needs in both classroom and one-on-one settings. I have worked with students with ADHD, dyslexia, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional or behavioral challenges. My instruction focuses on building academic skills, confidence, and independence through structured, individualized support tailored to each student’s needs. I aim to create a calm, supportive learning environment where students feel understood and are able to make steady, meaningful progress.
STAAR

STAAR

I am a certified teacher with experience preparing middle school students (grades 6–8) for STAAR Reading and Writing assessments through classroom instruction and targeted intervention. I have taught ELA in general education, resource, and co-teaching settings, supporting a wide range of learners, including struggling readers and students receiving special education services. I focus on reading comprehension, writing skills, and test-taking strategies to help students feel more confident and prepared for STAAR.
English
ESL/ESOL
Grammar
Literature
Phonics
Proofreading
Reading
Spelling
Study Skills
Vocabulary
Writing
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