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Certified Teacher; Orton-Gillingham Trained Reading Specialist
Jasmine D.

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As an Orton-Gillingham trained educator holding a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a Master of Education as a Reading Specialist, I am deeply committed to transforming hesitant readers into confident, independent learners. With 28 years of professional teaching experience and specialized Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) training in the Orton-Gillingham approach, I bring an elite level of expertise to students using evidence-based practices...

As an Orton-Gillingham trained educator holding a Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and a Master of Education as a Reading Specialist, I am deeply committed to transforming hesitant readers into confident, independent learners. With 28 years of professional teaching experience and specialized Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) training in the Orton-Gillingham approach, I bring an elite level of expertise to students using evidence-based practices aligned with the Science of Reading. Throughout my three decades in education, I have seen firsthand that learning to read is not an intuitive process for every child. I specialize in supporting elementary students who struggle to keep up with classroom reading, fall behind in phonics, or face intense frustration with spelling, bilingual language navigation, and auditory processing. My extensive educational background allows me to demystify the English language for young learners, particularly those diagnosed with dyslexia or general learning differences, by crafting individualized, encouraging plans that rebuild academic confidence.
I utilize a truly explicit, multisensory, and systematic approach to literacy built upon my understanding of child development and language acquisition. Rather than relying on guesswork or rote memorization, I engage a student's sight, sound, and touch simultaneously to build strong, lasting neural connections. A typical lesson focuses heavily on phonemic awareness to train the ear, structured decoding to master language rules, and targeted fluency exercises so that your child can transition seamlessly from simply sounding out words to achieving true reading comprehension. Because consistency is critical for muscle memory and reading retention, I work closely with families to establish a routine—ideally two sessions per week—to ensure optimal progress. I look forward to partnering with you to close your child's reading gap and replace frustration with the joy of reading.

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Education

University of Vermont
International Dev.
St Michaels College
Other
University of Virginia
MEd
  • Licensed teacher

Additional Languages

Spanish

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Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I bring 28 years of public school classroom experience directly to our tutoring sessions, specializing in foundational academic skills for kindergarten through 6th-grade students. Holding both a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading and a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in ESOL, I understand exactly how elementary students develop cognitive, language, and mathematical skills. My approach is highly diagnostic; I quickly pinpoint where a student is missing foundational concepts and build targeted, engaging lessons to bridge those gaps. Whether your child needs comprehensive homework support, organizational strategies, or confidence-building across the core elementary curriculum, I provide the patience, structure, and proven methodology to help them thrive.
Grammar

Grammar

Mastering English grammar is the key to clear communication, confident writing, and strong reading comprehension. Holding both a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in ESOL and an M.Ed. in Reading, I bring 28 years of classroom expertise to teaching the mechanics of the English language to K-6 students. I don't just ask students to memorize dry rules. Instead, I break down parts of speech, sentence structure, punctuation, and syntax using clear, visual, and highly interactive methods. My extensive background with English Learners (EL) means I am uniquely skilled at diagnosing exactly where a student's linguistic gaps lie—whether they are struggling with verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, or structuring a cohesive paragraph. I make grammar accessible, logical, and directly applicable to your child's school writing assignments so they can express their ideas with absolute confidence.
Phonics

Phonics

Phonics is the vital bridge between spoken language and fluent reading. As an Orton-Gillingham (OG) trained educator with an M.Ed. in Reading and 28 years of K-5 classroom experience, I specialize in the systematic, explicit phonics instruction that young and struggling readers need to thrive. My teaching aligns strictly with the Science of Reading. I do not teach children to guess words based on pictures or context. Instead, I use multisensory OG techniques—incorporating sight, sound, and touch—to help students master phonemic awareness, syllable types, and spelling rules. Over my nearly three-decade career, I have successfully helped hundreds of students, including those with dyslexia and English Learners (EL), crack the code of the English language. Whether your kindergarten student is just learning letter-sound correspondences, or your second grader is struggling to decode multi-syllable words, I provide a structured, encouraging environment that transforms guessing into confident, accurate reading.
Reading

Reading

True reading mastery requires a balance of effortless decoding and deep comprehension. Holding a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Reading, an M.A.T. in ESOL, and extensive Orton-Gillingham training, I offer top-tier, evidence-based reading intervention backed by 28 years of public school experience.My approach is strictly rooted in the Science of Reading. For early readers (K-2), I focus heavily on the mechanics of literacy: phonological awareness, systematic phonics, and fluid decoding so they stop guessing and start reading accurately. For older elementary students (3rd-6th), I target vocabulary expansion, advanced structural analysis, and explicit comprehension strategies. I teach students how to actively interrogate a text, identify main ideas, and infer meaning—skills critical for their academic confidence.Over nearly three decades, I have successfully remediated reading gaps for hundreds of diverse learners, including students with dyslexia and English Language Learners. I quickly evaluate your child's current instructional level and deliver structured, engaging lessons that build both measurable reading skills and a genuine love for books.
Writing

Writing

Expressing ideas clearly on paper is one of the most complex skills an elementary student must master. Holding a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in ESOL, an M.Ed. in Reading, and bringing 28 years of K-5 classroom experience, I specialize in breaking down the writing process into highly structured, manageable steps. I support young writers across the entire spectrum of composition. For early learners (K-2nd), I focus on the absolute fundamentals: handwriting, sentence mechanics, spelling, and basic syntax. For upper elementary students (3rd-6th), I teach the structural architecture of writing, guiding them through narrative, informative, and persuasive essays. I explicitly teach students how to brainstorm, outline, craft strong thesis statements, and organize their paragraphs logically. My deep background in linguistics and literacy allows me to quickly identify why a student is struggling—whether it is a lack of vocabulary, trouble organizing thoughts, or mechanics errors. I eliminate the anxiety of the blank page and give your child the concrete tools they need to write with clarity, voice, and absolute confidence

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