Una Smit

Dyslexia Tutor

Rate: Contact For Rate Available For: Private Tutoring, Online

Canton, Georgia

Professional Summary
I am a veteran educator with 15 years of experience, having taught students across all grade levels and nearly every subject area. My work with students who have experienced trauma has deepened my understanding of the importance of maintaining engaging and dynamic lessons. I am committed to integrating literacy into every subject I teach, as I firmly believe that reading is essential for achieving success. My diverse teaching background enables me to create inclusive and effective learning environments for all students.

Experience :

• Professional Summary
• I am a veteran educator with 15 years of experience, having taught students across all grade levels and nearly every subject area. My work with students who have experienced trauma has deepened my understanding of the importance of maintaining engaging and dynamic lessons. I am committed to integrating literacy into every subject I teach, as I firmly believe that reading is essential for achieving success. My diverse teaching background enables me to create inclusive and effective learning environments for all students. I have taught literacy online, in traditional brick-and-mortar schools, and in outdoor physical activities such as kayaking and horseback riding.

Education :

• I have an undergraduate degree in teaching, with my culminating thesis describing how boys and girls learn differently. I earned my master's degree from Kennesaw State University in Special Education and Reading. I have endorsements in online teaching, reading, gifted education, ESOL, and all subject areas in elementary and middle school.

Orton-Gillingham Training Information :

• I am a lifelong learner and cultivate a sense of curiosity about the world. I have training in Orton-Gillingham, LETRS, the Science of Reading, Visualizing and Verbalizing, and Brain Gym.