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Dominica

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Let me begin by introducing myself. My name is Dr. Dominica. My earned credentials include: Doctor of Special Education with completed dissertation on Orton Gillingham, Dyslexia/Autism, and the Science of Reading. As your Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD, and struggling learner specialist, I am dedicated to providing individuals of all ages who are struggling with reading, writing, spelling, writing, mathematics, executive functioning, social/emotional/behavioral concerns, hope, motivation, self-assessment, self-reflection, & self-regulation. I am an individual with Dyslexia and therefore am capable of capturing Orton-Gillingham/Montessori approaches to meet each individual's academic and social needs (self confidence, motivation, self determination, resilience).

I have experienced first hand what it is like to measure the font of the letters because of the lack of direct, explicit, multisensory, systematic, & cumulative instruction in the area of phoneme proficiency. As a result, the understanding of syllable sounds, syllable types, and syllable division rules no longer will be a mystery to my students. In addition to earned Doctor of Special Education credentials, I also possess two plus master's degrees which has resulted in the following multi-state certifications: educational diagnostician/LDT-C, Special Education, Reading Supervisor, Reading Specialist, Literacy Coach for Teachers & Parents ESL, Elementary, and school administration licensure. I am certified in Wilson, Orton Gillingham, ESL, and DIBELS and therefore, I am continuing my education with professional development in all of the latest research and strategies. At this moment in time, I am earning my School Psychologists and Counseling credentials.

Over the past 20 years, I have worked in public, private, remote, urban, rural, suburban, and world-wide instructional settings. Through my diverse experiences working with the child study team, I have acquired expertise in Special Advocacy, Assessment, & customized 504 & IEP programming. As a psychometrist, I have the ability to collaborate and interpret educational assessments ("the what: phoneme proficiency, decoding, fluency, and/or comprehension), cognitive assessments ("the why" or processing strengths/needs), so that a specific, customized instructional and progress monitoring plan (the "how") can be designed for each particular learner. Consequently, I understand the significance of the lack of quality instruction, intervention, and assessment services for struggling students. As a result, I'm able to provide patience, passion, and empathy to struggling learners in order to meet their social, emotional, and executive functioning needs.

My role as your tutor is to make the most of every opportunity and to provide additional resources in a Google Classroom. Assessment feedback will be provided at every session as progress is closely monitored. Parents will be able to communicate with their tutor through text messaging and cell phone calls. My instruction is guided by assessment to ensure growth and achievement! 'It is my hope that you will never be afraid of those mountains in the distance. It is my hope that you will never take the path of least resistance. It might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking. It is my wish for you that this life becomes everything you want it to be. Keep your dreams big and your worries small. Never carry more than you can handle. You should know that someone cares about you while you're out there getting where you're going!'

Educationally yours,
Dr. Dominica

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Dominica’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: Seton Hall University - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management

Graduate Degree: Nova Southeastern University - Doctor of Education, Special Education

Hobbies

Professional Interests: Brain Research of Dyslexia, Autism, & ADHD Shared Spectrum Research Analyzing and assessing the data Counseling, SEL, Executive Functioning Coaching Advocacy for special education (Case Management for IEPs/504) Training for parents & educators with a speciality in homeschooling Structured Language (The Science of Reading) & Phoneme Proficiency Orton Gillingham Approach/Montessori Approach Personal Interests: Jacob's Ladder (Doman Delacato/Brain Gym/Dyslexia/AutismTherapy/Brain Fitness), Weight Lifting, Camaros, Jeeps, & Back to the Future DeLorean, Maine Coon Cats (“We have Unique Needs & Ways of Hanging like a Monkey”), Newfoundland dogs (“Yuck! I have been slimmed!”), 70’s-80’s Movies/Music, The Life Lessons by fictional character, Rocky Balboa (“I didn’t hear no bell”, “Winning isn’t everything; Heart is”, “Being down doesn’t mean you’re out”, “Find teachers & mentors you can learn from and stick with them”, “Victory delayed is all the sweeter”, “It ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward", & “Gonna Fly Now”). Make Your Bed: 10 Life Lessons by Admiral William H. McRaven is one of my favorite books! Did you ever check out “Admiral McRaven’s 2014 If You Want to Change the World Commencement Address” at The University of Texas?

Tutoring Subjects
Certified Reading Intervention
Elementary School Math
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
ESL/ELL
High School English
Learning Differences
Math
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Middle School Writing
Orton Gillingham Reading
Phonics
Reading
Reading Intervention
Wilson Reading
Writing