Tutor Information
About
Speech Therapist & Reading Specialist with extensive experience helping children build stronger communication, clearer speech, confident reading, and academic success. I provide personalized one-to-one support tailored to each learner’s needs in areas such as speech clarity, pronunciation, expressive language, phonics, decoding, fluency, comprehension, spelling, and confidence building.
My sessions are warm, engaging, and results-focused. I specialize in helping struggling readers catch up, reluctant learners gain confidence, and students develop stronger speaking and literacy skills in a supportive environment.
Families appreciate my patient teaching style, structured approach, and ability to make learning enjoyable while delivering meaningful growth. Ideal for students who need targeted support, extra practice, or a confidence boost in reading and communication.
Location
Conception bay south, NL, Canada
Language
English, French
Timezone
America/St_Johns
Levels
Elementary
Middle School
Education
Masters and Doctorate of Education
2006 - 2008PhD and Masters, Education
PhD and Masters in Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland
1998 - 1999Bachelor of Education, Education
Bachelor of Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland
1994 - 1999Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics & French
Bachelor of Arts
Work Experience
NLESD
January 2013 - presentReading Specialist & Communication Interventionist
• Delivered 1:1 individualized sessions targeting reading development and clear communication
• Assessed student skill levels and identified gaps in decoding, fluency, and expression
• Provided structured, step-by-step instruction to improve sound clarity and speaking confidence
• Supported reading growth through phonics, fluency building, and comprehension strategies
• Designed personalized learning plans based on each student’s needs and learning pace
• Guided students in forming complete, organized responses and participating in conversation
• Monitored student improvement and adjusted instruction in real time
• Communicated regularly with parents regarding student growth and next steps
• Built student confidence through supportive, engaging, and results-focused sessions