History
After tutoring on a part-time basis for several years, I learned about the Educational Therapy program at San Francisco State University and earned their Certificate in Ed Therapy which provided the basic training for my work with students with learning differences. I furthered my education by receiving additional training from Mary Laycock and in Math Special Education from Joan McNichols, MS. I have worked with students from nearly every elementary, middle, and high school in San Francisco and many other Bay Area schools for the past 26 years. I have often consulted with schools and teachers on best teaching practices for students with learning disabilities and have advocated on behalf of my students so that they may be allowed appropriate accommodations by their schools. As a former Child Psychotherapist I have the training and the skill to deal with students with a variety of emotional issues as well as learning issues.
Specialties
I am an Educational Therapist Specializing in Mathematics. I am very experienced in helping students with Learning Disabilities master math. I work with students from 4th grade through Calculus and Statistics. I employ various math manipulatives, games, puzzles and software to help students really understand math concepts so that math is no longer a meaningless routine of memorizing steps and instead leads to Eureka moments of real understanding.