Hello,
I specialize in using the Orton-Gillingham approach to provide targeted support for students with delayed reading skills. By tailoring instruction to each student’s unique needs, I ensure a personalized and effective learning experience. My work in these roles has given me a deep understanding of the challenges students face and equipped me with the strategies and tools necessary to help them overcome obstacles, build confidence, and achieve lasting success.
My Story
My passion for helping students learn to read began during my first role as a preschool teacher at a private school. It was incredible to witness children read their very first sounds and words, and watching their growth over time was deeply rewarding.
I am passionate about helping people and wholeheartedly believe that learning to read fluently can greatly enrich a person’s life. I have over a decade of experience working with students in a variety of learning environments, supporting diverse learning needs, including Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Autism, and ADHD.
I am a certified Orton-Gillingham practitioner and educator at the Associate level through the Orton Gillingham Academy and I am currently working toward my Certified Academic Language Practitioner (CALP) certification. My educational training includes prescriptive tutoring, reading intervention, and Applied Behavior Analysis.
I am dedicated to creating a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel respected, understood, and encouraged. I also understand that learning challenges are not just academic. For many students, reading difficulties can lead to anxiety, frustration, avoidance, and a loss of confidence. I have a strong interest in helping students recognize and regulate their nervous systems so they can feel safer and more comfortable while learning. By understanding the emotional and sensory challenges that can accompany reading difficulties, I can meet students where they are and help them develop both their skills and their confidence.
My academic background in psychology, counseling, and wellness further equips me to understand the whole child and support students with compassion. I believe that when students feel regulated, supported, and understood, they are better able to engage in learning and experience success.
In my personal life, prioritizing my own health and wellness plays an important role in my ability to effectively support my students. I dedicate time to maintaining my well-being, which allows me to show up for my students with greater patience, presence, and capacity.
I am so excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to supporting your child along the way.
Testimonials:
"My 13 year old daughter worked with Rebekah on her spelling and literacy skills twice a week over the course of four months. Rebekah worked with my child on progressively more difficult skills, introducing new concepts and activities throughout their time together. Rebekah was flexible and easy to work with in terms of scheduling, receptive to feedback, and has a calm and friendly demeanor. My daughter made a lot of progress during their time together and she'll start 8th grade with a lot of confidence." (Parent, 8th grade)