Fun Facts

I love dogs, and have a dog who is a mix of an Australian Shephard and a Dashaund. I am also currently reading a book on How Dogs Think. I also have a cat who talks (not a joke)

I am an avid reader, and have published my own children's picture book .It's about a flying squirrel with a disability.

About Me

I have a B.A. in Communications and Media from Lynn University. A K-12 education/florida/palmetto">Special education teacher certification. Training in Orton Gillingham-Spire program. I have certification in various Autism Focus Intervention Modules (Affirm) from UNC and am the co-creator of a new autism program.

I can currently manage the Epiphany Excel Center for students with special learning needs.

Experience

I have ten years experience with teaching students with special learning needs, ages 5-22. I have tutored children with Autism spectrum disorders and helped them get ahead in school. Subjects included Reading and Writing to improve hand motor coordination. I have taught elementary social skills, art, reading, and writing and Math, science and social studies.
I have taught social skills and conflict resolution. Topics include anger management, anti-bullying, problem solving, communication skills,

Approach

My tutoring methods use 20 minutes of left brained learning, and 20 minutes of right brain learning, to help students reduce stress and maximize their results.