Helping Create Life Long Learners
EXPERIENCE YOU CAN COUNT ON
Dr. Ryan has over 15 years of experience diagnosing and instructing students requiring reading support. She has experience that can help your child succeed, whether it is in kindergarten or high school. With both an advanced reading intervention credential and a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, with specialties in learning design and technology, Dr. Ryan incorporates an innovative approach to reading diagnosis and treatment. By blending highly researched traditional techniques with the most promising and modern methods to date, she will create an individualized learning plan that is right for your student .
UNDERSTANDING YOUR STUDENT
Taking a holistic approach, Dr. Ryan incorporates social-emotional practices such as mindfulness, anxiety management, and motivational strategies to reach every child where they are. With this more nurturing and supportive approach, students feel secure and confident in their academic strengths and ultimately achieve maximum grade-level growth.
GONE ARE THE DAYS OF BEING HANDED OVER TO A LESS QUALIFIED “TUTOR.”
Your child is taught personalized one-on-one private lessons with Dr. Ryan, not a trainee nor non-credentialed teacher/interventionist. This approach allows for continual monitoring of student progress and respective adjustment to the learning plan to support present needs and future goals.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Full diagnostic assessments to determine areas of treatment needs:
Phonic Awareness
Phonics
Site words
Reading for Accuracy
Reading for Speed
Comprehension
Text Structure
Spelling Patterns and Rules
English for second language learners (California license as a bilingual education
teacher)
Writing narrative and expository
TUTORING TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS
Remote tutoring is available 7 days a week!
Dr. Ryan works with students in person in Charlotte, N.C., and Ventura County, CA, on a 3-week to 3-week rotating schedule.