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Early Childhood & Reading Specialist | 20 Years Helping Kids Love
Monica V.

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I have over twenty years of experience in early childhood and elementary education, primarily teaching Pre-K through second grade and serving as a Reading Interventionist. I hold a B.A. from Texas A&M, graduated magna cum laude, and I am certified in ESL, GT, and the Science of Teaching Reading through the Texas Reading Academies. My professional focus has always centered on helping young learners build strong literacy foundations, and I have extensive training in structured-literacy programs...

I have over twenty years of experience in early childhood and elementary education, primarily teaching Pre-K through second grade and serving as a Reading Interventionist. I hold a B.A. from Texas A&M, graduated magna cum laude, and I am certified in ESL, GT, and the Science of Teaching Reading through the Texas Reading Academies. My professional focus has always centered on helping young learners build strong literacy foundations, and I have extensive training in structured-literacy programs including SIPPS, UFLI, Flyleaf, and other phonics-based interventions.

Throughout my career, I have taught students individually, in small groups, and in full classroom settings. I specialize in working with struggling readers, English language learners, and students who need additional support in phonics, decoding, fluency, and comprehension. My approach blends clear, systematic instruction with warmth, patience, and encouragement. I believe that confidence grows when skills grow, and I tailor each lesson to the child’s learning pace, strengths, and specific needs. I frequently incorporate hands-on practice, word work routines, multisensory strategies, and progress-monitoring tools to make learning engaging and measurable.

My goal is always to help children feel capable, supported, and excited about reading. I love watching kids experience those “lightbulb” moments when everything finally clicks. With two decades of experience in early literacy, I bring deep knowledge, compassion, and a structured approach that helps students not only improve their skills but genuinely enjoy the learning process.

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Education

Texas A&M University
Biology
Texas A&M University
Graduate Coursework
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

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ADHD

ADHD

I have more than 20 years of experience supporting K–6 students, including many learners with ADHD who benefit from structured, engaging, and highly individualized instruction. As a reading interventionist, I specialize in breaking tasks into manageable steps, using multi-sensory strategies, and maintaining routines that help students stay focused and successful. I consistently incorporate movement, positive reinforcement, and clear expectations to help students stay engaged. My goal is to build confidence, reduce frustration, and help each child experience success through strategies that truly work for them.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have over 20 years of experience teaching elementary students in grades K–6, including reading intervention, ESL support, and early literacy instruction. As a certified educator and primary reading interventionist, I specialize in phonics, fluency, comprehension, and foundational literacy skills. I tailor instruction to match each child’s learning style, developmental level, and language needs. My goal is always to build confidence and help students become strong, motivated learners.
Elementary Math

Elementary Math

I have over 20 years of experience teaching early childhood and elementary students, where foundational math skills are a core part of daily instruction. Much of my work has focused on helping young learners build confidence with number sense, problem-solving, and basic operations. As a reading interventionist and classroom teacher, I have supported students who need step-by-step guidance and patient explanations. I enjoy helping children feel capable and successful in math, even when the concepts feel challenging at first.
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I am an ESL-certified teacher in the state of Texas with over 20 years of experience supporting English language learners in elementary grades. I have taught students at all levels of English proficiency, including newcomers who are adjusting to life in the United States. My background includes explicit instruction in vocabulary development, oral language, reading fluency, comprehension, and academic writing skills.
Grammar

Grammar

With more than 20 years of experience in elementary education, I have helped students strengthen foundational grammar and language skills. My background as a Reading Interventionist allows me to break down grammar concepts in clear, manageable steps. I support learners with parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and writing mechanics. My goal is to help students communicate clearly and confidently in both writing and speech.
Phonics

Phonics

I am a certified teacher with over 20 years of experience in early childhood and elementary education, specializing in structured literacy and phonics-based instruction. As a Primary Reading Interventionist, I provide targeted, research-based support in phonemic awareness, decoding, fluency, and foundational reading skills for K–3 students, including English Learners and students with dyslexia characteristics. I use systematic, explicit instruction aligned with programs such as SIPPS, Amplify, and mCLASS/DIBELS. My approach is warm, patient, and highly individualized to help young readers build confidence and long-term literacy success.
Reading

Reading

I have more than 20 years of experience teaching early childhood and elementary students, with a deep focus on early literacy development. As a Reading Interventionist, I have supported K–3 students using structured literacy practices such as SIPPS, Heggerty, and evidence-based phonics instruction. My work includes supporting struggling readers, English learners, and students with dyslexia characteristics through targeted, data-driven instruction. I am passionate about helping every child become a confident and joyful reader.
Spanish

Spanish

I am a native Spanish speaker, born in Cuba, and fully fluent in both Spanish and English. With over 20 years of experience as an educator, I have taught and supported students of all ages and language backgrounds. I specialize in making Spanish accessible and meaningful through clear explanations and culturally rich learning. I also bring ESL certification and deep experience working with multilingual learners.
Spelling

Spelling

I have over 20 years of experience teaching early childhood and elementary students, where foundational spelling and literacy skills are essential. As a Reading Interventionist, I have worked extensively with students who struggle with spelling, decoding, and language patterns. I use structured, research-based methods to help children understand spelling rules, patterns, and word structure. My goal is to build confidence and accuracy while making spelling meaningful and approachable.
Vocabulary

Vocabulary

With more than 20 years of experience teaching early childhood and elementary students, I have helped learners build strong vocabulary foundations. My background as a Reading Interventionist allows me to teach word meaning, usage, morphology, and context skills in a clear and supportive way. I use evidence-based practices to help students deepen their understanding of language. My goal is to help students become confident readers, writers, and communicators.
Writing

Writing

With over 20 years of experience teaching early childhood and elementary students, I have helped learners build strong writing foundations. My background as a Reading Interventionist allows me to support students in sentence structure, organization, grammar, clarity, and idea development. I use a structured and supportive approach to help students express their thoughts confidently and effectively. I enjoy guiding writers at all levels to improve both skills and confidence.
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