Welcome!
After our family navigated the emotional challenges of our daughter’s dyslexia, including the tears, anxiety, and two years of dedicated tutoring, I became deeply committed to supporting other families facing similar difficulties. I vividly recall how overwhelming it can feel when a child struggles with reading and how daunting it is to navigate the vast amount of information available while searching for the most effective solutions.
I pursued specialized training and became a Certified Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist to better support children in overcoming their reading challenges and achieving reading proficiency. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Washington and am a Certified Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Specialist through the accredited Slant System. This Orton-Gillingham-based approach provides a structured, multisensory, and explicit pathway to mastering reading and writing.
My passion is helping children achieve lasting reading success. I would be delighted to support you and your child on this journey!
Warmly, Michelle
Our Process
The Slant System™ is a structured, multisensory, Orton-Gillingham-based approach that teaches reading and spelling in a clear, sequential way. It progresses through seven cumulative stages, beginning with foundational short vowel sounds and closed syllables and gradually advancing to more complex patterns, including vowel teams, morphology, and multisyllabic words.
Every lesson follows a consistent, explicit routine that includes phonemic awareness, a three-part drill for building automaticity, blending practice, and spelling dictation. All of this is delivered through visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways.
Because the program is diagnostic and prescriptive, I begin with a thorough assessment so that instruction is always tailored to your child’s specific needs and pace. This systematic method has proven highly effective for children with dyslexia and other reading difficulties, helping them build the strong foundations needed for fluent, confident reading.
Where to Start
I invite you to reach out to me so we can schedule an initial meeting and reading assessment. This personalized evaluation will help us clearly understand your child’s strengths and needs, allowing me to design targeted interventions that fit their unique learning profile. I’ll also share practical guidance and resources to support your family as you begin this hopeful journey toward reading success.