Award-Winning Reading Intervention Tutors in Denver, CO

...elementary age children achieve. With COVID-19 disrupting school systems this year, I want to be able to support kids that are struggling to catch up or were behind before this started. I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with my bachelors in education and received my masters in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education from...

...phonics. I've worked with a wide range of students with a wide range of abilities and within a wide range of environments so I really try and personalize my approach for the student and their environment. I also use positive reinforcement and games to make learning exciting and engaging, because especially with younger students maintaining...

...as 'proud mom of a very driven dyslexic college student' and 'proud U.S. Air Force Academy mom'! I believe that every person is, or has the potential to be, a capable learner. I also think that the best leaders are born from having to work diligently and tirelessly to reach their goals. I bring a...

...worked as a Special Education teacher for K-8 for the last two years and I enjoy teaching people who learn differently compared to their peers. I am fluent in American Sign Language and I have studied the language for over 13 years. I have my degree in Human Services (similar to Social Work) and I...

...teaching is a ratio formulated for success. I believe that given the right tools any student can succeed. I strive to create personalized lessons that are fun and engaging. I have devoted my life to Education. I am a certified teacher with a specialty in linguistically diverse education, reading and writing as well as Spanish.

...methods and programs. As a tutor, I can personalize instruction and make it meaningful and fun to learn! I have recently spent 6 months in Colombia, where I taught English, and I enjoy learning about and experiencing a variety of cultures. I believe that learning to look at life as a big picture is vital...

...and friends. I have four children all with different academic struggles, so I know first hand how to deal with different issues including dyslexia, apraxia, dyspraxia, processing difficulties, and even the gifted. I am organized, a hard worker and genuinely care about the success of each and every child I may have a chance to...

...a variety of capacities which included the position of Academic Intervention Specialist. I had the great advantage of being exposed to various reading programs with the responsibility of selecting the ones I considered most effective and reporting my professional assessment to the school administration. There were clear gains made by most of my students in...

...my different students. I incorporate positive reinforcement both verbally and with visual (digital) rewards as students progress through their tutoring sessions. Both internal and external motivators can help students to learn! Each child is different and therefore learns differently. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. Our different personalities also help define how we learn....

...teacher for the past 14 years, and enjoy working with all ages of students. My focus over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). The Orton Gillingham (OG)...

...As my kids became school aged we realized that they were not responding to traditional teaching methods and were really struggling to learn to read. Countless hours of research, breaking out my old text books, late night/early morning web searches, and the suggestion by an amazing teacher that we test for dyslexia gave us the...

...and non-phonetic words, which engages the whole body. My language-teaching experience has been in person, online, one-on-one and in classrooms of up to 30 students. I design my one-on-one lessons based on each student's goals, language ability, and interests. My goal is for it to be enjoyable and for my students to be able to...

...in those areas. Furthermore, I believe it is important for students to be able to identify their strengths and build upon them. In addition to my love for teaching, I love dogs and have two of my own. For relaxation, I crochet baby blankets and Afghans. Most importantly, I love spending time with my family...

...was still in middle school. Although my personal passions have developed into the reading specialist realm, I have a strong propensity for mathematics all the way into the realm of Calculus. When taking my PRAXIS teaching certification exam to teach high school, I was in the top 10% of all test takers in both the...

...my Psychology of Conditioning and Learning Professor, I immediately began working as an ABA therapist. This led to my knowledge of the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching. After taking the course and passing the practicum, I earned my associate level O-G accreditation. Tutoring following the O-G approach has shown to be highly successful as my students...

...Africa and donated school supplies. I have over 5 years of teaching experience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about elementary school phonics, reading, writing, math, and ABA. In my experience I like to observe the student and see what tools can help promote their skills to become independently...

...Elementary Education and Educational Specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction makes me the ideal candidate for assisting students and creating leaders. I hold a Master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment and an Educational Specialist degree from Kennesaw State University in Curriculum and Instruction. I can effectively teach students mastery in all areas. My knowledge...

...primary concentration. I also have an endorsement as a Reading Specialist. My teaching experience has been in the states of Nevada and Washington. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Family Studies from Central Washington University. I received my Masters of Arts in Education from Lesley University. I attended University of Las...

...students learn to become better readers has been very rewarding for me. I have changed lives and opened doors to students that thought they were not able to go any further. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart...

...problem, or articulating your thoughts effectively. I love the individualized level of teaching that happens in a tutor format. My training in multi-sensory curriculums for teaching reading and writing helps me connect with students all along the literacy spectrum. I help my students adopt a growth mindset - understanding that any time they work through...