The Place: Sweet Academy is a space designed 100% for children from an early childhood development perspective. You can drop your child off for reading support or you can stay in the Parent Relaxation room and have some quiet time for yourself.
The Vision: My goal is to create confidence and self-efficacy in your child by opening the door to literacy while fostering problem-solving strategies that will help with critical thinking and self-awareness. Reading services can provide...
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School Readiness
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Prevent "Summer Slide"
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Teach transferable reading skills in a 1:1 environment
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Enhance reading comprehension
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Provide phonemic awareness foundational skills for pre-readers and grade school students, alike
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Work on Fine Motor pre-writing skills
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Connect writing to reading for deeper understanding
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Create a place for learning mistakes free of judgment
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Prewriting and fine motor tasks for our youngest learners
Make reading and writing FUN and joyful.
About Me: I teach from the Heart! I have been a kindergarten teacher and reading practitioner since 2005. I want to enhance the community in which I grew up, by offering thoughtful classes/workshops for children. I am offering Reading/Writing Practioner Services at my business location (107 Wilcox in Stonington, CT), while continuing to offer yoga/mindfulness classes and child development assistance to those who would like off-site services. I chose to call this business "Sweet," after my mother's maiden name, as she encouraged me to appreciate the beauty of our town and nurture the childhood spirit.
Qualifications:
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B.S. Degree in Human Development and Family Relations (focus on children 0-5) from the University of CT
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M.Ed Degree in Elementary Education from UNH
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CT Educator Certification: Grades K-6
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Reading Specialist Degree from the University of CT (Pre-K-12)
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Classroom Dyslexia certification from Orton Gillingham Association (OGA)
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Freelance content creator for "WeeLions," an online curriculum company
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Yoga and Mindfulness training from Child Light Yoga, NH
- infants and toddler
-preschool
-school age
-adolescent
-advanced practices/trauma informed
The Method: Designing a space around each child's needs will provide an environment for each child to feel seen and heard. Your child's confidence and skills will be enhanced through a multifaceted approach. Parental suggestion is always encouraged.