Dyscalculia Math Intervention/ Tutoring/ Homework Help ~ Scheduled by Request

As a certified teacher, I had experience conducting math interventions in the classroom, but lacked the education on dyscalculia specifically.  When my own child started to struggle in math, and nothing seemed to work, that is when my intensive research on math learning disabilities began, and I learned all the things I wish I knew before!  

Every child learns differently, and students with dyscalculia are also individuals.  But they do have some things in common that are known to waste their time (like memorizing math facts).  My goal is not to waste any more precious time, make sure my learners have the tools they need, know how to use those tools, and have the opportunity to move forward with their math skills.  Assessments will be interactive, where the student demonstrates they can do the skill.  Once a skill is adequately mastered with accomodations in place, we move on.  

My methods are multifold.  I use Google Slides and Zoom whiteboards to ensure that the students and I can interact in the same way.  I have a document camera that I use to show math manipulatives such as base-ten blocks and fraction circles.  (If the student has a document camera as well, this would be fantastic, but not required).   Depending on how the student learns, I may recommend specific visual supports or tools as needed, we may spend time drawing, or maybe listening to catchy songs.

Since this class is one-on-one, and can be used as a  supplement with an already-in-use math curriculum, as homework help, or as a stand-alone daily math tutor.   This class is for 30 minutes, but if 15 or 45 minutes better suits your needs, I have those options available as well.