Ed. M. from Lesley University
Certifications: Reading Specialist; Elementary Education and Reading Recovery

.  Over 25 years experience working within MA public schools.  This includes:

.  Reading/Literacy Specialist providing direct reading support and enrichment to children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

.  Literacy Coach for Pre-Kindergarten through grade 5 providing professional development and training in reading instructional practices and diagnostic reading assessments to classroom teachers and specialists.

.  Reading First Reading Coach/Coordinator for Kindergarten through third grade.

.  Reading Recovery Teacher for "at risk" first graders. 

.  Literacy volunteer within Brookline, MA Public Schools.

.  Volunteer at Reach Out and Read at Boston Children's Hospital.

.  Last, but not least, a joy in working with children and of sharing with them my love of reading.

.  Expertise in the administration and interpretation of diagnostic reading assessments. 
.  Experienced in composing written reports, including recommendations for support, for parents based on the assessments that are straightforward.
. Immediate feedback to parents following each lesson.
.  Will consult with school personnel given approval by parents in order to coordinate reading/literacy instruction.
.  Advanced course work and trainings in reading and literacy.
.  Trained in Project Read and Fundations, which are based on the Orton-Gillingham approach.
.  On-going student of reading research, instruction and ideas to support children in their journey as readers.