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Diane

Reading Specialist and Special Ed./Learning Disabilities Teacher

I am a Master's level teacher with 35 years of teaching experience. I have taught at the K-8 levels, and have tutored students of all ages, including college level and adults. I am now retired and very excited about the chance to work one-to-one with students and help them become confident, successful learners. I have taught in public and public charter schools, and my most recent experience is that of a Reading Specialist, Literacy Coordinator, and Reading Recovery Teacher. I have conduct...

dyslexia


Aspergers

As a Special Education teacher, as well as a grandmother of a child with Aspergers, I am continually studying and trying to build my knowledge of how to help children diagnosed with this syndrome. Of course children with Aspergers have a wide variety of abilities and needs, but difficulty with communication and social skills is a common thread. My amazing grandson has probably been a more effective "teacher" for me than any textbook could possibly be!


ADD/ADHD

As a Learning Disabilities teacher, I have had a great deal of experience in working with children with attention deficit disorders, with or without hyperactivity. I gear my teaching to the child's specific needs and learning style(s}. In many cases a multi-sensory approach using hands-on materials is helpful and effective. I can be flexible and creative in coming up with specific techniques and approaches to help your child increase attention and focus.


special needs


ADHD


study skills


phonics


vocabulary


grammar


reading


writing


English


proofreading


GED


SAT reading


SAT writing


elementary (k-6th)


Aimee M. from Corrales, NM

My daughter loves her and she always comes prepared with a lot of materials to use during the lesson. Thank you, Diane!


Cheri P. from Rio Rancho, NM

Diane is so patient with my son. Even when he is resistant and frustrated, she is able to encourage him to try. We are very thankful for the work she has done and continues to do with our son. Thank you so much Diane!


Jordan M. from Rio Rancho, NM

Diane continues to be dedicated and diligent and is making Jordan more and more confident each day about his reading and comprehension. From Diane's work with Jordan, we can see a noticeable change in Jordan from the beginning to now. He just ended the semester on the honor roll.