My Approach/Methods:
Unlocking Learning Potential
At My Learning Unlocked, we are committed to employing proven methodologies and innovative techniques to help students thrive in both math and language arts. My approach is designed to support all students, embracing diverse learning styles and neurodiversities.
Making Math Real Approach:
At the heart of my student-centered teaching philosophy lies the power of math for each and every learner. Inspired by the Making Math Real approach, I believe that true understanding comes from a deep connection to concepts rather than rote memorization. This scaffolded, hands-on, multi-sensory method focuses on providing students with developmentally appropriate, individualized real-world experiences to develop a solid understanding of mathematical concepts in smaller manageable steps to success. Through manipulatives, visual models, and interactive activities, students engage with math in a tangible and meaningful way, building a strong foundation for long-term success.
Language Arts Enrichment:
With a focus on each individual student, I am committed to a literacy approach of nurturing and inspiring language arts skills. I employ proven methodologies designed to encourage and enhance reading comprehension, writing skills, grammar, and vocabulary development. By creating engaging and interactive learning experiences, I foster a genuine love for expression through rich language and empower students to increase confidence and critical thinking.
Writing Process and Effective Communication:
Through modeling, I guide students through the writing process, empowering them to express their ideas effectively. From handwriting, sentence building, and understanding grammar, to brainstorming, outlining, drafting, revising, and editing, I cultivate strong growth in writing skills and encourage the development of individual voice and style. The focus is on equipping students with the tools they need to not only become capable writers and communicators, but to also want to.
Reading Development:
As part of my commitment to comprehensive language development for all types of learners, I specialize in reading development using highly-structured Orton Gillingham methods. This tailored approach teaches to students' strengths and breaks down reading and spelling tasks into manageable skills. Essential aspects include making connections between letters and sounds, learning to read at the word level, understanding why words are spelled the way they are, and connecting words to phrases, sentences, and stories. Through simplifying the English language, students achieve a strong foundation in reading skills.
Differentiated Instruction:
I understand that each student has unique learning styles, strengths, and challenges. My educational therapy sessions are personalized and tailored to meet the individual needs of every student. I employ differentiated instruction techniques to adapt our teaching methods and materials to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring that each student receives the support they require to excel in both math and language arts.
Multi-sensory Techniques:
I incorporate multi-sensory techniques into our instruction, tapping into multiple senses to enhance learning and memory retention. By engaging students through visual aids, auditory stimuli, and kinesthetic activities, I create a rich and interactive learning experience that caters to a variety of learning preferences.
Ongoing Professional Development:
We are committed to staying at the forefront of educational research and practices. I regularly engage in professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and expertise. This commitment allows me to incorporate the latest research-backed strategies and resources into our educational therapy sessions, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality instruction in both math and language arts.
At My Learning Unlocked, I am passionate about unlocking each student's learning potential. My approach combines the research-based Making Math Real method, student-centered methodologies, differentiated instruction, and multisensory techniques to create a transformative educational experience. Join us on this journey, and together we will unlock your child's true academic potential in both math and language arts.