My goals for students are to enhance reading comprehension, foster awareness, and build confidence. Simultaneously, I aim to cultivate a joy for reading without fear of interpretation, creating an enriching and enjoyable learning experience.

~ over 20 years teaching experience 
~ 16 years as a middle school ELA teacher (Texas)
~ degreed and certified English teacher

Homework Offered
~ Unfinished reading comprehension questions and prompts become optional self-paced independent homework
~ Homework is optional and becomes the responsibility of the parent and learner
~ Answer keys for multiple-choice questions are released at the beginning of the following session
~ You'll receive a session summary and a PDF file containing all related materials at the END of each session (there will be a one-week delay for answer keys). The materials will be posted in the 'Classroom" page. 
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Informal: Informal assessments are a natural part of my teaching style. 

Formal: I end the reading session with multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. Learners will provide their answers privately through the ZOOM chat. I use this live ZOOM interaction to help learners apply comprehension and deductive reasoning in order to select an appropriate answer. 
Grades Offered

I'm an empathetic ASD mom and an ADHD and Dyslexia sister. :)
I'm also certified as a SPED educator. How may I best help you and your learner? Please message me with your preferred accommodations and requests. I'll be glad to help you deter

 Minimum 5th-grade reading proficiency required. Respectful behavior toward peers and the teacher is vital. Embrace an open mind, curiosity, and collaborative spirit. 

I will screenshare and provide all of the materials for each session. 

IMPORTANT: I do not provide any materials BEFORE the session. Learner's will receive the annotated copy of the text at the end of the 50-minute session.