Melissa Stewart

Remote Literacy Tutor

Rate: $70/hour Available For: Online

San Marcos, Texas

Hello Families! I am a certified Texas Reading Specialist with over 24 years of experience in K-12 learning. My passion is helping others achieve their dreams by way of advancing literacy.

Experience :

• My work with young learners focuses on reading and reading disabilities. I am a certified reading specialist and structured literacy interventionist at the K-8 level, both in my work as a classroom teacher and as a private reading tutor. Over the years, I have assisted parents in special education advocacy and worked as a consultant to school districts providing supplemental services including behavior intervention and professional development. My teaching certifications include early childhood through grade 8 generalist, English as a Second Language, and EC-12 special education.

Education :

• I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and earned my Masters of Education in Advanced Literacy from Concordia University.

Orton-Gillingham Training Information :

• I am trained as an Orton Gillingham associate and am currently working on my practicum. I am also trained in the Wilson Reading System, which a practicum scheduled to begin fall 2023. I am certified in the dyslexia intervention program, "Reading by Design."