"I’ve been a Special Education tutor for 28 years, and I approach every student as a whole person. No matter the starting point, I begin by building strong organizational habits and coaching self-advocacy, then layer in targeted academics. I specialize in reading, writing, and study skills, and I frequently support students with combined needs—including ADHD, dyslexia, executive function challenges, and anxiety.

For younger children, I partner closely with families to set clear short- and long-term goals, monitor progress, and share regular updates. When helpful, I collaborate with teachers and related service providers, attend IEP/504 meetings, advocate for appropriate accommodations, and help shape practical intervention plans that actually work day to day.

My path into this field is personal. When my youngest son was diagnosed with significant learning disabilities, I enrolled him at the Lab School of Washington (1997) and immediately began a master’s program in Special Education in Learning Disabilities at American University in Washington, D.C. Training at the Lab School of Washington while completing graduate study immersed me in evidence-based methods and the lived experience of learning differences.

Decades later, I still love this work. Watching a student make a breakthrough—master a new strategy, read with confidence, or advocate for themselves—never stops being powerful. It’s a privilege to support meaningful, lasting change." less...