THIS class meets on Outschool. HOWEVER, I also offer 1:1 tutoring and may be available for group classes to meet off Outschool independently on Zoom. If you are interested in tutoring or have a group of two or more and are interested in any of my independent classes, then for your INITIAL CONTACT: please contact me here on IndyEd   

***If you are interested in my Outschool classes and don't see a time that is convenient for your student, contact me to see if I have other availability not publicly visible. 

Please click the 'purchasing information' button below then click 'see schedule' on that page to view currently open sections I have available on Outschool. 

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This is an ongoing class that meets once a week for multiple weeks with no current end date. Enroll for one session OR set the number of sessions you want your student to attend OR select 'no end date', then stop your subscription easily anytime.

Please contact me if you don't see a time that will work for your student OR check out my two-day camp version of this class that will be offererd periodically throughout the spring, summer and some holidays. Please check the bottom of this class description for a link to the camp class.

*Class size is kept small to allow for more individualized attention.* 

**Class minimum is 2. HOWEVER, if only 1 student is enrolled, I will have class with the 1 student for a minimum of 2-3 weeks to see if others will join last minute. I enjoy teaching to one student. However, for this class if no others enroll during that time, I will offer other options or will offer them prior if parent/guardian requests. 

The reading passages in this class are on 2nd and 3rd grade levels. In each class, students will:

- read aloud or follow along as I or other students read the text that I will screen share. The read along is geared more for students who have reading difficulties. Those who are fluent readers are encouraged to participate in taking turns reading the text aloud. 

- Next, students will learn comprehension strategies, then together we will practice as we apply the strategies with the given text. 

- Finally, students will continue to practice the strategies learned by completing questions for optional homework. **These questions, along with the reading passage and comprehension strategies, will be posted as an attachment in the classroom or emailed within 24 hours after class (but usually they are sent the same day). The student will have the option of uploading their answers and sending them as a private message to the teacher to be checked for accuracy and receive feedback.  

I offer these same topics in this format for:

Ages 9-12 (4th/5th grades) https://outschool.com/classes/dive-in-to-reading-listening-comprehension-4th-5th-grade-ages-9-11-sfIsRUFz?refuid=z0NVh8KE

Ages 11-14 (6th/7th/8th grades) https://outschool.com/classes/semi-private-reading-listening-comprehension-6th-7th-8th-grade-ages-11-14-qtZQkIxy

AS WELL AS short term camp formats in multiple levels for ages 7-14. The link for the 2nd/3rd grade camp is: https://outschool.com/classes/2-day-mini-camp-reading-fluency-comprehension-for-2nd-3rd-grade-ages-7-9-3Ml6YPF4?refuid=z0NVh8KE

**I also offer independent online classes off Outschool. If you have a group of two or more and are interested in my independent classes, for your initial contact with me please contact me via my IndyEd profile for more information. 

Here is a link to more information about my 1:1 trial class which contains links to my other 1:1 classes. https://www.indyed.com/online-classes/trial-class-in-reading-and-or-auditory-skills-brain-fitness-and-more

*I pass a yearly background check. If you need more information, please contact me.

This class is geared toward learners of all types. For those with neurodivergencies, both diagnosed and suspected, I'd like to share my credentials, experience and a general overview of how I help them feel comfortable and successful in my classroom. Whether your learner has a neurodivergency or not, please contact me with questions for more specific information related to your child so you can make the most informed decision. 

I have experience both professionally and as a parent. My Master's degree in Speech and Hearing Sciences (Speech-Language Pathology) as well as past Master's level certification in special education (for N-12th grade) gave me training to work with many neurodivergencies. However, over 34 years and counting of experience in public and private schools and online teaching helping these sweet learners (I know ... sometimes it can be a challenge☺️) as well as homeschooling my own children some of those years, has helped me to learn even better how to help them. Each learner is unique, as are all of us. I have learned what works for one doesn't always work for another, so I adjust to best help each individual. I have taught many learners of many types individually as well as in groups of a mix of neurodivergent and non-neurodiveregent learners in person and online.

Experience with my own daughter, and something I learned years ago when she was 4, helped me help her and has also helped me help others. It was a process and work over the years, and learning how to help her gave me insight as a parent and what we go through to find what best helps our own children. Today she is a happy and successful adult.

I have worked with many children and teens with diagnosed or suspected ADD / ADHD, those on the autism spectrum, anxiety, auditory processing difficulties / disorder, down syndrome, dyslexia, speech and/or language differences / disorders and many more. 

In addition to my experience, I have taken many additional classes over the years to help me become a better educator and have learned about methods, accomodations and materials I've implemented to help my learners even more. A certification I received about 9 years ago is as an Interactive Metronome (IM) Provider. IM is a computer based brain training tool I sometimes utilize with my learners who see me independently in person or online. I also discovered non-computerized brain training tools as well that I use with my with my independent learners alone or in conjunction with IM. Although I'm not able to use IM with my Outschool learners, I do utilize the non-computerized brain training tools with success with them. I saw a very positive shift in my students when I began implementing brain training, both as a stand alone training and as a supplement to other methods I use.

As I teach, I adjust to help my neurodivergent learners as well as my learners who may need or want more challenge. I like to make my classes engaging and fun while maintaining a balance to help students focus and learn. I have found that patient encouragement in a structured and energetic yet relaxed classroom environment helps a learner's brain focus to receive information better. I do my best to help my learners feel comfortable and willing to participate in our sessions. I have a little more flexibility in my 1:1 sessions than I do in my group sessions to address each individual needs, however, I keep my group classes very small to help me have more time to devote to each unique learner. I always enjoy helping my learners have the most success possible during our time together.  

When you let me know about your concerns and/or goals for your child, whether there is a diagnosed neurodivergency or suspected or none, I am happy to provide you with more information on how I can help your child. Along with the information you provide, once I have a session or two with your learner, I can give you more specific information on a plan to help us make progress towards your goals for your child.

If you have questions, please contact me here first.