Amanda Sepe
Amanda received her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Florida State University. After working in a public school setting for 8 years, she joined a pediatric private practice in 2001. In September 2013, Amanda opened a private practice located in Woodinville, Washington with a focus in the areas of literacy, reading, written language, articulation and language-learning disorders. She offers assessment and instruction in speech, language and reading. Amanda is a certified Wired for Reading specialist.
Please note that Amanda is not currently accepting new clients.
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| Region | Woodinville |
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| Certification Level | Level Four |
| Accepting New Students | No |
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Amy Lansing
Currently a private tutor, WFR Teacher trainer, and school reading interventionist, Amy Lansing has been helping students become better readers and spellers for over twenty years. Using the music, stories, and drama of Wired for Reading in conjunction with its explicit and systematic instructional strategies as the foundation for her teaching, she is able to motivate students to develop the skills that are the most difficult for them. Trained in multiple methods (Handwriting Without Tears, Wilson, and Lindamood-Bell just to name a few!), she is adept at weaving in other strategies based on the needs of each student.
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| Region | Bothell |
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| Certification Level | Level Six |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Anne Phillips
My goal as a Wired for Reading tutor is simple: to help students close the gap between their reading ability and their intellect. As a former Spanish teacher and lifelong student of language and literature, Wired for Reading is a natural fit for me. I love Wired for its linguistics-based approach and for its emphasis on engaging students through skits, games and stories. I am also trained in Orton-Gillingham.
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| Region | Seattle / Wallingford |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Anne Salzer
I am a retired educator with thirty years of experience in education both as a classroom teacher and elementary school principal. I am deeply committed to helping students grow in confidence and skills. Often students who struggle with literacy face frustrations in school, but when we bring fun and joy to learning, both student and teacher are empowered. Wired for Reading provides a framework that leverages games, stories, and the arts to touch every child in a powerful and effective way. It is a privilege to help students “turn the page” and see themselves as capable learners. Wired for Reading instruction is firmly rooted in what science tells us about learning to read. As a private tutor, I adjust instructional strategies to fit each student’s specific needs, while remaining true to the Wired for Reading curriculum.
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| Region | Woodinville |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | No |
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Arlene Hallman
My passion for Dyslexia and Dysgraphia tutoring and intervention began with my son’s diagnosis. Wired for Reading and hand writing intervention changed our lives. I am blessed to have the opportunity to share this program with others. This is my passion. It is fun and rewarding to watch your student successfully learn to read, write and spell.
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| Region | Grandview |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Briana Bowen
I delight in the individuality of each of my students and find that the words of Benjamin Disraeli capture well the joy of this work: “The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches but to reveal to him his own.” I am well educated in the areas of learning and the design of learning systems, as well as attentional challenges. My sessions are usually held in the student’s home although I see some students at their school and I predominantly use the Wired for Reading and Handwriting Without Tears programs.
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| Region | West Seattle |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Carol Donahue
Committed and passionate about creating positive learning experiences, I am inspired by each of my students and their unique strengths and challenges. Wired for Reading’s use of story, drama – and humor, resonates with my experience of effective teaching and learning. As a part-time reading specialist in a public elementary school, I play an active role in IEPs and 504s. In addition to my Wired for Reading certification (2015), I am certified in Handwriting Without Tears, and have degrees in education including reading and school counseling (K-8 licensure). I offer dyslexia screening (not diagnosis) upon request. Helping children become capable and confident readers is truly a passion and a privilege for me.
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| Region | Seattle / View Ridge |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Carolyn Keaveny
I have been teaching, tutoring, and coaching students for more than 25 years. My experience covers a broad range of learning issues from students who “just don’t get it,” to anxiety, attention, executive functioning challenges, and dyslexia. As an educator, I have one goal: to empower my students to succeed by teaching them new skills and instilling confidence. Wired for Reading is the curriculum I have been looking for that integrates all learning styles and uses personalities to embody the idiosyncrasies of letters and spelling patterns. They are memorable, and my students love hearing their stories.
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| Region | North Seattle / Lake Forest Park |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | No |
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Catherine Stanley
I have been humbled by the tenacity, hard work and resiliency I’ve witnessed in my dyslexic daughter and those whom I have tutored and I continue to be inspired by the joyful and effective methodology of Wired for Reading. With a background in classroom teaching and structured literacy, my goal for all kids struggling with reading, writing and spelling is to provide an engaging environment coupled with compassionate support. With this opportunity, kids are empowered to have fun and embrace their learning style as they build their confidence and skills in reading, writing and self-advocacy.
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| Region | Seattle / Montlake |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Catherine Thompson
As a lifetime bookworm and word enthusiast, my goal is to help students gain essential phonological and decoding skills using the high-energy, multi-sensory strategies of Wired for Reading, as well as share my love of words, books, and stories. Together we will journey through the linguistics and history of English to gain a deeper understanding of how our complex language works and empower your child to find their own passion for reading and writing. I am also an instructor for all levels of the Wired for Reading teacher training courses.
Available for Remote Tutoring – please email if you have questions
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| Region | Lake Forest Park / Shoreline |
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| Certification Level | Level Six |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Cathy Albrecht
I am currently working as a private tutor after being a classroom teacher for 20 years. The bulk of my time was spent in kindergarten, where I developed a love for teaching reading and writing. The Wired for Reading program has such great multi-sensory strategies that make learning fun and meaningful. I enjoy teaching students, and their parents, about the how Wired can work for them.
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| Region | Lynnwood / Edmonds |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Chantel Hilton
I often work with twice-exceptional children who are at both ends of the learning curve with both a high IQ AND a learning challenge. I am honored to have a part in mentoring children and their parents along a pathway towards advocating for their learning style and discovering their own brilliance. My teaching style tends to be very creative, animated and enthusiastic. I enjoy customizing the program to match timing and depth to the individual student’s speed of learning and interest. My goal is to make the Wired for Reading lessons memorable through humor, activities and encouraging curiosity in learning.
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| Region | Seattle / Laurelhurst |
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| Certification Level | Level Four |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Deena Leffel
As a certificated teacher, home-school mom, and tutor, cheering students on as they learn is a joy. It is especially rewarding to watch confidence emerge in a struggling reader as their phonological awareness and decoding skills grow. Though every student is different, each can benefit from the Wired approach using stories, music, and drama to make learning to read and spell fun. My enthusiasm and experience as an educator in Washington State and overseas allows me to lead students on a path that is specific to their needs. I love working with my students and their families!
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| Region | Tacoma |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Elizabeth Sorby
With a background in School Psychology/School Counseling, I initially became a literacy/dyslexia specialist through understanding the connection between social/emotional/behavior struggles and reading challenges. I served on the Washington State Dyslexia Advisory Committee from 2017-2021, helping to implement Senate Bill 6162 (Dyslexia Screening Bill). Along with Wired for Reading, I am trained in many other educational methods and strategies that support all aspects of learning and work to incorporate elements that fit each child’s individual needs. My greatest joy in life is supporting children while they work through their struggles to become confident and capable learners.
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| Region | Seattle / Wallingford |
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| Certification Level | Level Six |
| Accepting New Students | No |
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Erika Nedderman
I come to Wired for Reading with a 13 year career in Montessori Education. This background honed my skills of observation, which I use to determine the individual needs of my students. When my first child was diagnosed with dyslexia, I was referred to the Wired For Reading website to look for a tutor. I decided that not only would I find a tutor for my daughter, but that I would take the courses to become a tutor for other children. My firsthand understanding of the challenges that dyslexia brings to a family also enables me to be a resource for parents as well as my students. I tutor from my office in Ballard.
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| Region | Seattle / Ballard |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Erin Campbell
As a parent of two children with dyslexia and a Certified Wired for Reading® specialist (CWRS), I have been in your shoes and understand how difficult it is to see your student struggle. I will work with you to bring joy to the learning process, celebrate your student’s strengths, and guide their reading, spelling, and writing journey.
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| Region | Bellingham |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Heather McCall
I’m inspired by the unique journey of each student and the excitement we share while unlocking the secrets of reading, spelling and writing together. As a Certified Wired for Reading Specialist and Handwriting Without Tears instructor, my mission is to support children in becoming lifelong learners – confident in their ability to navigate the infinite world of knowledge that surrounds them, and proud to communicate their unique ideas and experiences. For me, teaching the Wired for Reading curriculum is rewarding because it’s effective, engaging, and rich in meaning. My students love it because it’s fascinating and fun!
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| Region | Seattle / Phinney Ridge |
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| Certification Level | Level Five |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Heather Schwindt
As a parent of two twice exceptional children, and a dyslexic myself, I understand how important and frustrating it can be to learn to read and write. My goal as a CWRS and Certified Dyslexia Advocate is to help families create strategies and supports to help students with learning differences feel successful. With my students we play games, listen to songs, meet characters, and hear stories that let students utilize their learning strengths while building their reading and writing skills, allowing parents to see their bright children only succeed but excel with their learning.
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| Region | Seattle / Lake City |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Heidi Conradt
While I live in the Washington DC area, the majority of my work is done virtually, so everyone can have access Wired for Reading no matter where they live. As a Special Education teacher, I heard all too often the words “I can’t read.” After years of working with struggling readers, and trying to discover how to best teach them, I discovered Wired for Reading! Using this fun, entertaining, linguistic based program full of stories, songs and sometimes silliness, I want to tell everyone: Yes! You CAN read, and I can teach you! With lessons that don’t even seem like learning, I’ve seen students grow in ability and confidence (and parents are often astonished at what they learn along with their child, too!).
I am a former Special Education teacher and teacher coach with a degree in Special Education, a Masters Degree in Educational Psychology and Certification as a School Psychologist. Beyond the letters following my name, I love games, drama, singing, dancing and being a kid with kids.
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| Region | Washington DC Area |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Jane Keskimaki
With over thirty years experience in education ranging from classroom to private practice, I am an ELL and reading specialist who has worked with students ages four through adult. Having a dyslexic child myself, I am compassionate and eager to help children and families facing reading, spelling and writing challenges. The Wired for Reading program is not only effective, but engaging and fun for student, parent, and tutor alike. My greatest satisfaction is witnessing the growing confidence of a blossoming reader.
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| Region | Newcastle / South Bellevue / Renton |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Janet Perles
Janet began her career in education earning a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. A learning specialist at a Seattle independent school, she is also trained as an ADHD and Executive Functioning Coach. She has taught multiple grade levels, as well as Spanish, in New York and Washington over the last 20 years. Her love of language and communication led her to find better ways to support students in both cracking the code and in being effective communicators. She was thrilled to find in Wired for Reading a clear, engaging, research-based program to empower students to build their confidence and competence.
Janet is not currently accepting new students.
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| Region | West Seattle |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | No |
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Jeannie Rowland
Being able to read is having a passport into an amazing world of wonder, awe, information, and opportunities. I want to help children enter that world.
After being an elementary school teacher for 20 years I was thrilled to discover Wired for Reading! This program is exceptionally suited to help kids with dyslexia and all kids learn how to read, spell, and understand text successfully. I would love to guide your child on this rewarding adventure toward becoming a lifelong reader and learner!
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| Region | Bonney Lake |
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| Certification Level | Level Two |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Jennie Bloch-Garcia
Jennie Bloch Garcia began her professional career 24 years ago as a third grade teacher. As a classroom teacher, she repeatedly found the students she most enjoyed working with had trouble spelling. This discovery lead her to complete a master’s degree in the Identification and Treatment of Learning Disabilities at Teacher’s College, Columbia University. For the past four years she has found her professional dream home at Bertschi School where she serves as the Director of Learning Services and works with the wonderful faculty there to support and challenge the needs of every student. She is also a co-author of Wired for Reading’s new curriculum series, Word Wires.
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| Region | Bertschi School |
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| Certification Level | Level Six |
| Accepting New Students | No |
Jennifer Valliere-Douglass
I am a certified K-8 teacher with almost 30 years of teaching experience as a public school instructor, preschool owner/teacher, and tutor. What I enjoy most about my job is getting to know each child individually and catering my instruction to each student’s unique learning style and personality. Through games, songs, performance, and art we learn together in a safe and nurturing environment. By engaging students’ strengths and interests I strive to increase motivation and decrease frustrations and stress.
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| Region | Ballard |
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| Certification Level | Level One |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Jessie Brugos
After 18 years teaching English, my career pivoted as I watched my son struggle with reading. Searching for an approach, I discovered how the science of reading-aligned with explicit instruction changes a child’s trajectory. Having a dyslexic child, I know the impact of differentiated instruction and strong relationships. I center these in my practice, ensuring that children both thrive and find joy.
Wired for Reading’s linguistic approach allows students to become “language scientists,” discovering the English language’s complexity, and stories and multisensory instruction help students develop deep understanding. I hold a Masters in English, a Reading Science Certificate, and am trained in Orton Gillingham, allowing me to strategically implement multiple techniques.
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| Region | Edmonds |
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| Certification Level | Level One |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Joanne Cahn
Teaching reading is both joyful and rewarding for me. By employing methods such as Wired for Reading with its novel approach using stories, games, plays, and music, I provide customized teaching to help my students with their academic skills as well as with their confidence as learners. My training in other research based techniques (Slingerland, Orton-Gillingham, and Lindamood Bell) allows me to pull from an extensive tool box as needed and my nearly thirty years in teaching enables me to set the pace for each student suited to help them progress as quickly as they can but as slowly as is required.
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| Region | Seattle / Meadowbrook |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Jenny Jost
As the parent of a child with dyslexia, I have gained a front row seat to the challenges that
individuals with learning differences sometimes face. The felt experience of these
encounters has impacted my steps both personally and professionally. My expertise as
both a Certified Wired for Reading Specialist and a seasoned Occupational Therapist
affords me the unique ability to build on each child’s strengths while grading my approach
to deliver specialized instruction within a context that is meaningful and fun. I hope to
empower these exceptional learners while coming alongside the caregivers who long to
effectively support them.
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| Region | Seattle/Phinney Ridge |
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| Certification Level | Level One |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Karen Flitz
As an occupational therapist, handwriting specialist and reading therapist, I use a variety of multi-sensory research-based programs and techniques to address handwriting, reading and spelling challenges. Wired for Reading is the foundation for my approach to reading and spelling remediation. I am offering online tutoring only.
Karen is not accepting new students at this time.
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| Region | West Seattle |
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| Certification Level | Level Five |
| Accepting New Students | No |
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Kate Cohen
My tutoring practice serves clients in both Pacific and Eastern time zones.
I truly believe that personalized, targeted instruction can result in powerful tools for reading and writing your way through life. In addition to being a Certified Wired for Reading Specialist, I’m also a Handwriting Without Tears® Level 1 Certified Handwriting Specialist. My additional background as a classroom teacher allows me to craft a unique approach that is multi-modal, student-centered and emotionally attuned.
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| Region | Serving Pacific and Eastern time zones from MIchigan |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Kathlin Gabaldon
I have been a classroom teacher for more than 15 years, and wanted to become a Wired for Reading tutor to better help my students who struggle with learning to read and write. I love how engaging and memorable the program is to help students work through the spelling patterns of the English language. I have taught a range of ages, but early childhood and elementary are my passion.
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| Region | Portland, Oregon |
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| Certification Level | Level Two |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Kathy Austin
“If students are not practicing important habits and skills, they are losing a tremendous opportunity to build skills at a time when a brain is programmed to do just that,” wrote Drs. Dawson and Guare. This quote summarizes my passion for working with young students, especially early elementary students. My practice combines early intervention with a child’s strengths, games, and other forms of play. This approach allows students to learn neuroscience, linguistics, literacy, history, and more. In addition to being a CWFR specialist, I hold and fold into my client work an Executive Skills Coach Certification with Dr. Peg Dawson and Dr. Richard Guare of Smart but Scattered. Additional areas of interest I bring to my practice are handwriting in print and cursive, grammar, skilled writing, and students diagnosed with or suspected ADHD and anxiety.
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| Region | Bryant |
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| Certification Level | Level One |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Katy Delucchi
As a former kindergarten teacher, I prioritize learning within the context of joy and connection. I love how Wired for Reading offers a chance for students to safely learn essential reading and spelling skills through multi-sensory explorations, stories, music, and playful interactions. Each learning session is thoughtfully personalized, celebrating strengths and boosting confidence. I’m a WA certified teacher with a Masters in Elementary Education and over 20 years’ experience working with students of all ages and their families. I offer reading and handwriting instruction and intervention from my home-classroom near Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle.
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| Region | Phinney Ridge |
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| Certification Level | Level One |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Kendall Wills
As a career educator, my experiences range from being an outdoor leader, classroom teacher, lacrosse coach, math, literacy and WFR tutor and Ambassador. As a child I struggled with reading and writing. This has translated into a deep compassion for how frustrating it can be for my students. I see WFR as an essential tool for teaching reading and spelling. I am continually amazed by the connections my students make, the growth in proficiency and witnessing their burgeoning curiosity of the English language. My goal as a tutor is to help students gain confidence, enjoy learning and break the reading and spelling code.
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| Region | Seattle / Matthews Beach |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Laura Rogan
In creating the Wired for Reading curriculum, I was able to merge my grounding in research based teaching methods with my intuitive and creative nature to develop a fun and engaging learning experience. Dyslexia runs in my family, as my mother, son and I all struggle with reading and spelling. I have dedicated my life to helping students and their families navigate the intriguing but often frustrating world of learning differences. In addition to helping students address their areas of need, I also strive to help foster their strengths and teach them the self-advocacy skills they will need as lifelong learners.
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| Region | Richmond Beach / Shoreline |
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| Certification Level | Level Six |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Jennifer Typpi
With eleven years of experience as an elementary teacher and tutor, I recognize how impactful the Wired for Reading program is for students. Throughout the years, I’ve learned the key to effective literacy instruction is an emphasis on phonics and language structure. That is what led me to become a Wired for Reading specialist. I enjoy working with students one-on-one, catering my instruction to their unique learning styles and individual interests. I’m deeply committed to helping my students build confidence and gain the skills necessary to improve reading and spelling. I offer both in-person and online tutoring.
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| Region | West Seattle |
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| Certification Level | Level One |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Lisa MacMiller
I am a public-school special educator with more than 20 years of experience helping students improve their reading, writing, math, social, and study skills. I am a strong believer in the team approach and create collaborative relationships with students, families, teachers, and other tutors. I begin by establishing rapport and building trust, so students feel safe to take risks. I provide instruction in a fun, meaningful, and multisensory way that helps students learn crucial literacy skills, become self-advocates, and lifelong learners. I have a M. Ed. in Special Education, National Board Certification, and IMSE Comprehensive training in Orton Gillingham.
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| Region | Seattle / Wedgewood |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Lisa Wangeman
I am a parent of a dyslexic child who found success using the Wired program. I understand the struggles and concerns dyslexic families experience. This awareness helps me teach from a place of compassion and patience.
As a para-educator I taught struggling readers, one on one and in a classroom setting. I enjoy helping children demystify reading and spelling while watching their confidence grow!
Wired’s multi-sensory approach allows me to be creative and engaging while explicitly tutoring to student’s specific needs. I encourage students to curious learners, to honor their innate abilities and to advocate for themselves at school.
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| Region | Maple Valley |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Mary McCauley
With a Bachelors and Masters in Early Childhood Education, Mary found her love of early literacy during her time as a kindergarten and second grade classroom teacher. As a Reading Specialist, Mary has deepened her knowledge of reading and spelling and has honed her teaching skills. Enriching the Wired For Reading curriculum through poetry, songs, and games, Mary will create an engaging and meaningful learning environment where each child is supported and empowered on their path to literacy. Currently not accepting any new students.
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| Region | Seattle / Queen Anne |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | No |
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Megan Frazer
My goal as a Wired for Reading Specialist is to help students overcome frustration and find a pathway to fluency in reading, spelling and writing. The Wired For Reading multi-sensory approach engages individual student strengths to fuel acquisition of essential skills. When low-level obstacles to literacy are managed, reading can become an avenue for lifelong learning and pleasure while writing can become a means to clear communication and self expression. I have been working with the Wired For Reading curriculum since 2012 when my daughter began the program. As a parent of a dyslexic child I have seen both the frustration that can result from ineffectual reading instruction and the confidence and empowerment that results from this invaluable program. I bring my compassion and my confidence for a happy outcome to my students and their families.
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| Region | Seattle / Madison Park |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Michelle Allen
I find great joy in teaching the WFR multisensory approach which provides a platform for all students to learn to read and write in a manner that is fun, bursting with creativity and imagination. The reward is seeing children who are initially frustrated, fatigued, and fearful become students who are excited, encouraged and empowered in their ability to express themselves using written language with ease and fluency.
I have tutored children from my home for almost 10 years using WFR curriculum and Handwriting Without Tears to help children achieve a sense of confidence and success that they will carry with them throughout life.
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| Region | Seattle / Ballard |
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| Certification Level | Level Five |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Michelle Taylor
As a lifelong learner, writer and educator, I am always on a deep dive into meaning, expression. and the acquisition of language, and how to make it accessible and exciting for all students. I hold a Masters of Science in Education and am a Washington State Certified Teacher. I founded Taproot School, a place that celebrates neurodivergence, in 2012. While working with struggling students, I have witnessed Wired for Reading create new neural pathways in the brain and change students’ lives. My practice is trauma informed and I specialize in working with Autistic, twice-exceptional students, and LGBTQIA students and families. My main priority is creating a safe space for students to feel at home, learn at their own pace, and be exactly who they are by bringing their interests into our learning.
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| Region | Des Moines |
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| Certification Level | Level Two |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Molly Meltsner
My mission is to help children become better readers, writers, and spellers. Through tailored strategies, a productive learning environment, and frequent feedback, I will work with you to create fun and positive learning experiences for your child.
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| Region | Seattle / Bryant |
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| Certification Level | Level Four |
| Accepting New Students | No |
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Nancy Clement
To nurture and support young readers and writers in both my classroom and private practice, I embrace the diverse needs of each learner using an innovative, creative teaching style and a variety of research based methods, including Wired for Reading. With more than 30 years of classroom experience, I love the flexibility that is an inherent part of the Wired program because it allows me to integrate my training in different methods and easily differentiate for each student’s needs.
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| Region | West Seattle |
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| Certification Level | Level Four |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Nicole Grambo
I hold a Masters in Teaching degree from UW and have a decade of experience working as an elementary teacher and middle school dual language facilitator. I specialize in working with adolescents and preadolescents who either went under the radar or did not get the interventions they needed in elementary. I offer both online and in-person Wired for Reading sessions. Online is only available to students in 5th grade and above. In-person sessions are open to all grade levels. I also teach handwriting using the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum.
Finally, I have native-like Spanish proficiency and have taught on both the Spanish and English sides of the dual language classroom. This means I bring a strong language learning lens when working with multilingual clients. Whether your student speaks one language or many, I look forward to working together to increase their confidence and success in reading and writing!
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| Region | North Seattle / Phinney Ridge |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Oksana Krumm
I am honored to be a part of a learning journey of unlocking unlimited potential of every student I work with. WFR is a very profound, creative and action packed curriculum that WORKS! It’s a unique way of embracing different aspects of the reading process to accommodate individual learning styles and needs of my students. WFR and Handwriting without Tears programs help my students overcome many challenges that they face. I witness their growing confidence and skills. I have years of experience in special education and a graduate degree in foreign languages. I work at Clyde Hill Elementary in Bellevue.
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| Region | Bellevue |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Rhonda Petterson
I am passionate about helping struggling students learn to read. As a mother of a learning disabled and dyslexic student I understand the frustrations of not only the student but also of the parent. I saw how much Wired for Reading helped my student, so I became a WFR specialist so that I can help other students and families. This is my third year teaching WFR in individual, group and classroom settings. I enjoy watching students learn using WFR’s multi sensory program. I use stories, music and movement to help teach my students to learn concepts. My office is located in Snohomish across from the library and I offer both in-person and online tutoring. You can reach me via phone at 425-941-7580 or the email link below.
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| Region | Sky Valley / Lake Stevens |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Cristin Fenzel
My tutoring philosophy: Like Shakespeare said — The play’s the thing! As a teaching theater artist, I love incorporating movement and theater games — many of them drawn from my acting and improvisation training — to jump-start student engagement and make learning stick. I’ve found an arts-based approach to be particularly effective with students who struggle with focus and/or anxiety.
In addition to being an expert on silly faces, I have some formal education, including a Certificate in Writing for Children from the University of Washington; a JD from the University of Arizona; and a BA in Political Science, summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame.
I had undiagnosed ADHD for many years, and I was an attorney in a past life. It’s my joy and honor to help neurodiverse students tap into their creativity as they become confident readers, writers, and thinkers.
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| Region | Seattle/Queen Anne |
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| Certification Level | Level One |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Sarah Hepler Johnson
Twice exceptional learners are my special expertise, but my passion is to help all students become more confident readers and writers. I create a nurturing and engaging learning environment by tapping into the child’s strengths and interests, working closely with the parent, and using the fun, multi-sensory strategies of Wired for Reading.
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| Region | Seattle / Wallingford |
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| Certification Level | Level Five |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Jessica Sherrill
I am a certified teacher with a master’s degree in education. My two kids and I are dyslexic and know firsthand how hard it can be to learn to read, spell, and decode. This makes me passionate about helping struggling students see themselves as more than their learning differences and struggles.
As a certified Wired for Reading specialist, I can vouch for how Wired for Reading has transformed my spelling and decoding skills as an adult. I am always excited to share this with my students and help them know they are not alone! And as a neuro-diverse person, I love meeting and working with students who are just as quirky as me!
I work hard to create fun and engaging lessons that meet my students where they are at. I offer in-person or online tutoring sessions. For online students, I use a fun and engaging platform called Koala.
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| Region | Bothell |
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| Certification Level | Level One |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Susan Sears
Teaching has been my profession for almost 20 years. I have a master’s degree in education and teaching kids to read is my passion and delight. I am now very pleased and proud to be a Certified Wired for Reading Specialist. Wired for Reading’s multi sensory approach with stories, games, music, and drama is fun and engaging. It’s wonderful to watch students discover how smart and capable they really are. Since the link between handwriting and literacy is fundamental and important, I am also certified to teach Handwriting Without Tears.
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| Region | West Seattle |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Louise Conway
My mission is to create a fun, responsive and individualized learning experience so that every student feels safe to be curious as well as capable of taking on the challenge in front of them. I love helping students recognize their strengths, and I am careful to set learners up to achieve many small successes on their way to independent reading and writing. I am especially passionate about creating trauma-informed learning spaces. In addition to my training in Wired for Reading, I draw from over ten years of experience as a classroom teacher and a master’s degree in educational psychology. I currently practice in a school, and so I am not accepting private students at this time.
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| Region | North Seattle |
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| Certification Level | Level Two |
| Accepting New Students | No |
Therese MacDonald
My students love learning to read using Wired for Reading because they have fun and experience success – two powerful motivators. Their parents love watching their kids go from timid or tearful about reading to feeling confident and competent. I love teaching using the games, skits, music and creativity. As my student readers transition into writers, I work with them to explore writing techniques that build upon their Wired for Reading skills.
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| Region | Seattle / Ballard |
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| Certification Level | Level Six |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Toni Wells
I care deeply about giving children the tools they need to read and write. Each child is a unique puzzle of strengths and needs. With personal attention, and the skills I’ve learned from WFR and Handwriting Without Tears, I help students reach confidently for their potential. We’ll use stories, acting, and drawing to engage the creative self. Direct, well-structured information will feed the organizational self. I bring to my West Seattle, home-based practice six years as a school tutor, three of which I used WFR and HWWT with K-5 students, and three years as a WFR reading coach for four children. I am also a mother and an artist.
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| Region | West Seattle |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Kim Copeland
As an educator for over 20 years, the best part of my work is helping students find their strengths and talents and seeing the progress they make toward their learning goals. As a Certified Wired for Reading Specialist, I address the needs of students with reading and spelling challenges using music, drama, movement, games and tactile approaches, thus giving students numerous ways to connect to and remember what they learn. I am also trained in Handwriting Without Tears and I use a variety of other resources to address reading comprehension and writing challenges.
Kim is not accepting new students at this time.
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| Region | Seattle/Beacon Hill |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | No |
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Vicki Nelson
As a pediatric occupational therapist and “pencil-whisperer” who specializes in the assessment and remediation of student’s handwriting skills, I have a fundamental understanding of the essential connection between mastering handwriting skills and writing production in the classroom. I work with students of all ages on pencil grasp, letter formation, and sentence and paragraph structure while integrating Wired for Reading into writing development.
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| Region | Handwriting Specialist |
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| Certification Level | Level Four |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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Viola Runkel-Naziri
As a linguist, both by training and by heart, my main goal is to help students become skilled readers and writers through the lens of understanding language as a system. My experience with Language Arts, World Languages, and Special Education brings a wide body of knowledge and critical teaching skills to the practice of Wired for Reading. I design and personalize my lessons around each student’s particular needs and strengths to help them acquire the tools necessary to overcome their reading challenges. I strive to create a nurturing and creative learning environment that allows students to develop self-confidence, initiative, ownership for learning, as well as how to advocate for themselves. I enjoy working in tandem with students’ families, their teachers, and other professionals to develop a roadmap that provides to families a thriving educational experience they have always wanted for their child.
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| Region | Ballard / Northwest Seattle |
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| Certification Level | Level Three |
| Accepting New Students | Yes |
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