Providing elite, clinical-level Orton-Gillingham instruction for students with reading difficulties in the Fairport, NY area
Reading is the foundation for all future learning and long-term life success. Mastery of language shapes everything from a child's classroom confidence to their adult ability to navigate the world—influencing career opportunities, independent learning, and personal fulfillment.
The reality is that reading difficulties are incredibly common. Dyslexia impacts up to 20% of the population, representing nearly 90% of all neuro-cognitive learning disabilities. Because many children are never formally diagnosed, they simply fall behind, which directly chips away at their self-esteem and enthusiasm for school. Waiting for a child to "catch up" often allows this gap to widen during critical developmental windows.
Clinical research proves that early intervention is the key. When evidence-based instruction is provided in the primary grades, up to 90% of reading difficulties can be successfully remediated. Providing explicit, systematic, multi-sensory instruction now can effectively rewire neural pathways while a child’s brain is at its most adaptable—preventing long-term academic frustration and equipping your child with lifelong reading confidence.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) with specialization in literacy. Combining a deep understanding of the science of reading with years experience as a literacy specialist, classroom teacher, and college professor to seamlessly bridge the gap between clinical intervention, teacher preparation and school day success.
Board-certified by the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI). This clinical credential requires rigorous mastery of the Knowledge and Practice Standards for Teachers of Reading, specializing in the neurological treatment of decoding, phonics, and spelling deficits.
Accredited member of the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Utilizing an explicit, diagnostics-driven approach that isolates exact reading deficits and custom-engineers prescriptive, multi-sensory instruction to rewire neural pathways for reading.
Evidence-Based Methods: Direct, explicit, multi-sensory instruction utilizing the Science of Reading and Orton-Gillingham frameworks.
Personalized Intervention: Custom-tailored to your child's exact gaps, whether they have a formal dyslexia diagnosis or not.
Homeschool Support: Individual daytime sessions available.
Semester-Based Framework: Instruction aligns with a structured enrollment term (Fall, Spring, or Summer) to ensure consistency, habit-building, and long-term literacy growth.
Customized Frequency Tracks: Sessions are structured based on your child's unique needs, offering a Maintenance Track (2x/week), Standard Track (3x/week), or Intensive Track (4x/week) for rapid, immersive gap-closing.
Dedicated Scheduling: Securing a track reserves a recurring, permanent timeslot in my weekly schedule dedicated exclusively to your child's intervention.
Initial Trial Period: Every new enrollment begins with a 4-week trial to ensure an ideal instructional fit before committing to the full semester term.
Every child’s reading journey is unique. Let’s spend 15 minutes discussing your child's specific reading profile, your goals for the upcoming school year, and how a structured, clinical approach can help them succeed. Openings are limited to ensure elite, dedicated focus for every enrolled student.
Navigating reading challenges can feel overwhelming. I highly recommend these official, evidence-based organizations to help you understand your child's learning profile and advocate effectively for their education:
The Reading League Family Resources
A premier national advocacy group (headquartered in NY) dedicated to bringing the Science of Reading to classrooms and communities. They offer specialized learning materials and introductory reading courses explicitly designed for parents.
The IDA Dyslexia Handbook: What Every Family Should Know
A comprehensive digital handbook by the International Dyslexia Association detailing the characteristics of dyslexia, valid assessment protocols, and effective instructional frameworks.
IDA Official Dyslexia Fact Sheets
Easy-to-digest expert briefs covering common signs, multi-sensory teaching approaches, and school accommodations.