Katie B

Hi!

Thank you for visiting my page. I have over 34 years of experience as an educator, a speech-language pathologist and brain fitness trainer both in-person and online. Over the years I have loved helping children and teens from 2 years old to 19 improve their speech, language, auditory, phonics, reading and brain fitness skills and much more. I have help adults improve their brain fitness skills as well.

I offer both 1:1 tutoring and small group classes (*currently groups are hosted only on Outschool*) in:

• reading fluency
• pronunciation in reading 
• reading comprehension
• auditory processing, skills (listening / following directions, memory, etc) 
• brain training

In addition to hosting classes on Outschool, I also offer 1:1 online classes independently via Zoom and brain fitness training in various formats (contact me for more information about brain training).

 I love teaching and have found that helping my students feel comfortable and relaxed helps them retain skills they learn in our sessions. I meet my students where they are at their level. As I teach, I adjust to help reluctant learners as well as those who may need or want more of a challenge. I have many years of experience teaching each of these types of learners within the same class, as well as many of those in between. 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 and helps them become detail oriented. 

I have a wide range of experience that includes teaching those on the autism spectrum, learning disabled students, add/adhd and many more areas of concern, as well as, regular and gifted learners. I have spent the past 34+ years enjoying my time working in both public and private schools, as well as online and providing brain fitness training in a Wellness Center. During 15 of those years, in addition to working in schools, I loved homeschooling my own children (most grades K2-12) until they graduated high school. During our homeschool years, I helped teach a variety of classes to homeschool students of all ages who were involved in co-ops. I have continued to enjoy helping homeschooled students in my in person as well as online classes even after my own graduated. Having the opportunity to add online teaching opportunities the past 5+ years has been a blessing. I love my students!  

Please check out my credentials section. 

 Regardless of whether you choose my 1:1 private independent classes or my 1:1 or group classes on Outschool, I am accepting of all students and show respect to them as I expect them to show respect to me and others in our group (if taking a group class with me on Outschool). 

When I'm not teaching or helping others improve their brain fitness, I enjoy relaxing and spending time with my family and am beginning to pick back up some hobbies I let go during my busiest years. If you have requests for classes you would like me to teach or have questions or scheduling requests, please send me a private message. I will do my best to help you and will get back with you asap. 

If you are interested in enrolling privately in my independent non-secular classes not connected with Outschool or have questions, please click here to contact me or for more information about brain fitness training utilizing Interactive Metronome as part of the training I offer. 

If you are interested in reviews I've received over the years, please check out parent/teacher/student testimonials on my website as well as reviews I've received from parent/guardians on Outschool. Thank you for taking time learn more about me. I look forward to hearing from you and hopefully seeing your learner in my class!