Find a Certified Wired for Reading Tutor

To find a Certified Wired for Reading Specialist in your area, click to expand the list of tutors by area below.  These individuals have completed a rigorous certification program aligned with standards set by our accrediting agency.  Tutors are independent from Wired for Reading, LLC.

  • Amy Lansing
    Amy Lansing BOTHELL

    LEVEL SIX

    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.

  • Katie Jewell
    Katie Jewell BOTHELL

    LEVEL THREE

    With more than 20 years in the field of education, from private practice to university level, I come with a range of experiences teaching all ages. I have a Masters in Teaching, am certified in secondary education, a Certified Wired for Reading® specialist (CWRS), and a member of WABIDA. As mother of a dyslexic child, my passion runs deep in helping, teaching, and shaping struggling readers.

    At this time, Katie is not accepting new students.

  • RHONDA PETTERSON
    RHONDA PETTERSON SKY VALLEY / LAKE STEVENS

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Cathy Albrecht
    Cathy Albrecht LYNNWOOD / EDMONDS

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Jessie Brugos
    Jessie Brugos Edmonds

    LEVEL ONE

    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.

  • Jessica Sherrill
    Jessica Sherrill Bothell

    LEVEL ONE

    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.

  • Laura Rogan RICHMOND BEACH / SHORELINE

    LEVEL SIX

    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.

  • Catherine Thompson
    Catherine Thompson LAKE FOREST PARK / SHORELINE

    LEVEL SIX

    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

  • Molly Meltsner SEATTLE / BRYANT

    LEVEL FOUR

    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.

    www.seattlekidsreadandwrite.com

  • Vicki Nelson
    Vicki Nelson HANDWRITING SPECIALIST

    LEVEL FOUR

    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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  • Therese MacDonald
    Therese MacDonald SEATTLE / BALLARD

    LEVEL FIVE

    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.

    Theresemacdonaldtutoring.weebly.com

  • Elizabeth Sorby
    Elizabeth Sorby SEATTLE / WALLINGFORD

    LEVEL SIX

    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.

  • Michelle Allen
    Michelle Allen SEATTLE / BALLARD

    LEVEL FIVE

    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.

  • Chantel Hilton
    Chantel Hilton SEATTLE / LAURELHURST

    LEVEL FOUR

    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 thru humor, activities and encouraging curiosity in learning.

  • Heather McCall
    Heather McCall SEATTLE / PHINNEY RIDGE

    LEVEL FIVE

    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!

  • Erika Nedderman
    Erika Nedderman SEATTLE / BALLARD

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Sarah Hepler Johnson
    Sarah Hepler Johnson SEATTLE / WALLINGFORD

    LEVEL FIVE

    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.

  • Carol Donahue
    Carol Donahue SEATTLE / VIEW RIDGE

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Joanne Cahn
    Joanne Cahn SEATTLE / MEADOWBROOK

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

    seattlereadtolearn.com

  • Heather Schwindt
    Heather Schwindt SEATTLE / LAKE CITY

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • KENDALL WILLS
    KENDALL WILLS SEATTLE / MATTHEWS BEACH

    LEVEL THREE

    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. 

  • ANNE PHILLIPS
    ANNE PHILLIPS SEATTLE / WALLINGFORD
    LEVEL THREE
    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.
  • Lisa MacMiller
    Lisa MacMiller SEATTLE / WEDGEWOOD

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Viola Runkel-Naziri
    Viola Runkel-Naziri Ballard/Northwest Seattle

    LEVEL TWO

    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.

     readingandwritingworks.com

  • Nicole Grambo
    Nicole Grambo North Seattle / Phinney Ridge

    LEVEL TWO

    *Accepting clients in 3rd grade and above

    With a decade of experience as an elementary teacher and a middle school specialist, I have seen the frustrations that can happen in the later grades when students with literacy struggles do not get interventions that target their needs.  I have also seen the pain undiagnosed dyslexia caused within my own family.  My deep conviction that every student can learn to read is what led me to Wired for Reading.   My 7 years of classroom teaching were as a 3rd and 5th grade Spanish dual language teacher.  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 your student’s confidence and success in reading and writing!

  • Carolyn Keaveny
    Carolyn Keaveny North Seattle/Lake Forest Park

    LEVEL TWO

    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

  • Louise Conway
    Louise Conway North Seattle

    LEVEL ONE

    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.

  • Jennifer Valliere-Douglass
    Jennifer Valliere-Douglass Ballard

    LEVEL ONE

    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.
    www.monarchtutoring.net

  • Kathy Austin
    Kathy Austin Bryant

    LEVEL ONE

    “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.

    www.kathyeaustin.com

  • Katy Delucchi
    Katy Delucchi Phinney Ridge

    LEVEL ONE

    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.

  • Jennie Bloch-Garcia
    Jennie Bloch-Garcia BERTSCHI SCHOOL

    LEVEL FIVE

    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.

  • Nancy Clement
    Nancy Clement WEST SEATTLE

    LEVEL FOUR

    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.

  • Karen Flitz
    Karen Flitz WEST SEATTLE

    LEVEL FIVE

    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.

    Not accepting new students at this time.

  • Briana Bowen
    Briana Bowen WEST SEATTLE

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • MARY MCCAULEY
    MARY MCCAULEY SEATTLE / QUEEN ANNE

    LEVEL THREE

    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. 

  • MEGAN FRAZER
    MEGAN FRAZER SEATTLE / MADISON PARK

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Toni Wells
    Toni Wells WEST SEATTLE

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Susan Sears
    Susan Sears West Seattle

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Janet Perles
    Janet Perles West Seattle

    LEVEL ONE

    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 based in West Seattle and offers remote tutoring. She is not currently accepting new students.

  • Catherine Stanley
    Catherine Stanley Seattle/Montlake

    LEVEL TWO

    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.

  • Cristin Fenzel
    Cristin Fenzel Seattle/Queen Anne

    LEVEL ONE

    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.

  • Amanda Sepe WOODINVILLE

    LEVEL FOUR

    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. For more information and contact information go to:

    www.woodinvillespeechtherapy.com

    Update:  Please note that Amanda is not currently accepting new clients.

  • JANE KESKIMAKI
    JANE KESKIMAKI NEWCASTLE / SOUTH BELLEVUE / RENTON

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

    coalcreektutoring.com

  • OKSANA KRUMM
    OKSANA KRUMM BELLEVUE

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Anne Salzer
    Anne Salzer Woodinville

    LEVEL ONE

    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.

  • DEENA LEFFEL
    DEENA LEFFEL TACOMA

    LEVEL THREE

    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!

  • Lisa Wangeman
    Lisa Wangeman MAPLE VALLEY

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

     

  • Jeannie Rowland
    Jeannie Rowland Bonney Lake

    LEVEL ONE

    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!

  • Michelle Taylor
    Michelle Taylor Des Moines

    LEVEL ONE

    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.
    www.taprootschool.org

  • Erin Campbell
    Erin Campbell Bellingham

    LEVEL TWO

    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.

  • ARLENE HALLMAN
    ARLENE HALLMAN GRANDVIEW

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Kate Cohen
    Kate Cohen Emmet County, Michigan

    LEVEL ONE

    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. Although I am based in the Eastern Standard Time Zone, I offer some West Coast hours.

    www.lilypadlearninghs.com

  • Kathlin Gabaldon
    Kathlin Gabaldon Portland, Oregon

    LEVEL ONE

    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.
  • Heidi Conradt
    Heidi Conradt Washington DC Area

    LEVEL TWO

    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.  

    Please connect with me via heidi@theconradts.com.

  • Laura Rogan RICHMOND BEACH / SHORELINE

    LEVEL SIX

    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.

  • Molly Meltsner SEATTLE / BRYANT

    LEVEL FOUR

    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.

    www.seattlekidsreadandwrite.com

  • Catherine Thompson
    Catherine Thompson LAKE FOREST PARK / SHORELINE

    LEVEL SIX

    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

  • Vicki Nelson
    Vicki Nelson HANDWRITING SPECIALIST

    LEVEL FOUR

    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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  • Therese MacDonald
    Therese MacDonald SEATTLE / BALLARD

    LEVEL FIVE

    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.

    Theresemacdonaldtutoring.weebly.com

  • Elizabeth Sorby
    Elizabeth Sorby SEATTLE / WALLINGFORD

    LEVEL SIX

    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.

  • Amy Lansing
    Amy Lansing BOTHELL

    LEVEL SIX

    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.

  • Karen Flitz
    Karen Flitz WEST SEATTLE

    LEVEL FIVE

    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.

    Not accepting new students at this time.

  • Briana Bowen
    Briana Bowen WEST SEATTLE

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Chantel Hilton
    Chantel Hilton SEATTLE / LAURELHURST

    LEVEL FOUR

    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 thru humor, activities and encouraging curiosity in learning.

  • Heather McCall
    Heather McCall SEATTLE / PHINNEY RIDGE

    LEVEL FIVE

    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!

  • Sarah Hepler Johnson
    Sarah Hepler Johnson SEATTLE / WALLINGFORD

    LEVEL FIVE

    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.

  • Joanne Cahn
    Joanne Cahn SEATTLE / MEADOWBROOK

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

    seattlereadtolearn.com

  • Heather Schwindt
    Heather Schwindt SEATTLE / LAKE CITY

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • KENDALL WILLS
    KENDALL WILLS SEATTLE / MATTHEWS BEACH

    LEVEL THREE

    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. 

  • RHONDA PETTERSON
    RHONDA PETTERSON SKY VALLEY / LAKE STEVENS

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • MEGAN FRAZER
    MEGAN FRAZER SEATTLE / MADISON PARK

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • ARLENE HALLMAN
    ARLENE HALLMAN GRANDVIEW

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • DEENA LEFFEL
    DEENA LEFFEL TACOMA

    LEVEL THREE

    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!

  • OKSANA KRUMM
    OKSANA KRUMM BELLEVUE

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Lisa Wangeman
    Lisa Wangeman MAPLE VALLEY

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

     

  • Toni Wells
    Toni Wells WEST SEATTLE

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Susan Sears
    Susan Sears West Seattle

    LEVEL THREE

    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.

  • Janet Perles
    Janet Perles West Seattle

    LEVEL ONE

    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 based in West Seattle and offers remote tutoring. She is not currently accepting new students.

  • Heidi Conradt
    Heidi Conradt Washington DC Area

    LEVEL TWO

    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.  

    Please connect with me via heidi@theconradts.com.

  • Catherine Stanley
    Catherine Stanley Seattle/Montlake

    LEVEL TWO

    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.

  • Viola Runkel-Naziri
    Viola Runkel-Naziri Ballard/Northwest Seattle

    LEVEL TWO

    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.

     readingandwritingworks.com

  • Erin Campbell
    Erin Campbell Bellingham

    LEVEL TWO

    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.

  • Nicole Grambo
    Nicole Grambo North Seattle / Phinney Ridge

    LEVEL TWO

    *Accepting clients in 3rd grade and above

    With a decade of experience as an elementary teacher and a middle school specialist, I have seen the frustrations that can happen in the later grades when students with literacy struggles do not get interventions that target their needs.  I have also seen the pain undiagnosed dyslexia caused within my own family.  My deep conviction that every student can learn to read is what led me to Wired for Reading.   My 7 years of classroom teaching were as a 3rd and 5th grade Spanish dual language teacher.  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 your student’s confidence and success in reading and writing!

  • Carolyn Keaveny
    Carolyn Keaveny North Seattle/Lake Forest Park

    LEVEL TWO

    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

  • Jeannie Rowland
    Jeannie Rowland Bonney Lake

    LEVEL ONE

    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!

  • Kathlin Gabaldon
    Kathlin Gabaldon Portland, Oregon

    LEVEL ONE

    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.
  • Kate Cohen
    Kate Cohen Emmet County, Michigan

    LEVEL ONE

    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. Although I am based in the Eastern Standard Time Zone, I offer some West Coast hours.

    www.lilypadlearninghs.com

  • Michelle Taylor
    Michelle Taylor Des Moines

    LEVEL ONE

    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.
    www.taprootschool.org

  • Kathy Austin
    Kathy Austin Bryant

    LEVEL ONE

    “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.

    www.kathyeaustin.com

  • Katy Delucchi
    Katy Delucchi Phinney Ridge

    LEVEL ONE

    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.

  • Jessica Sherrill
    Jessica Sherrill Bothell

    LEVEL ONE

    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.

Wired for Reading® Certification Levels

LEVEL 1

A Specialist who is within the first two years of certification.

LEVEL 2

A Specialist who has been certified for more than 2 years and has received exemplary parent feedback.

LEVEL 3

A Specialist who has been certified for 3+ years, received exemplary parent feedback, and completed a minimum of 20 hours of pre-approved professional development within the last two years.

LEVEL 4

A Specialist who has met all the requirements for Level 3, and has also mentored another person through the Certification process.

LEVEL 5

A Specialist who has met all the requirements for Level 4, plus the Specialist has assisted Wired for Reading class instructors on a regular basis, has been qualified as a Wired for Reading ambassador to help teachers implement Wired for Reading in classrooms, or is a master mentor for those going through the Certification process.

LEVEL 6

A Specialist who has met all the requirements for Level 5, and is also  a qualified Wired for Reading or Word-Wires training class instructor.

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