k-5 READING SPECIALIST
Building strong readers. Building confident learners.
Personalized support to help k-5 children build strong literacy skills, grow their confidence, and become more independent readers and writers.
Now offering services in Southbury, CT
Meet Lindsey
Lindsey is a Reading Specialist and Special Education Teacher with 14 years of experience working with students across Connecticut. She specializes in helping learners build the foundational reading and writing skills they need to become confident and independent readers and writers.
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Master's in Remedial Reading and Language Arts
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Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification
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Certified/Clinical Level Certification through the Orton-Gillingham Academy
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14 years of experience in special education and literacy instruction
Crededentials & Experience
Who Can Benefit?
Reading challenges can look different from child to child. A reading specialist can help identify the specific skills that need support, including:
Functional Literacy Skills
Phonemic Awareness
Decoding &
Word Recognition
Fluency & Comprehension
Spelling &
Written Expression
How Sessions Work
Sessions are structured. predictable, and fully customized to each learner's needs. Lindsey follow a sequential, part-to-whole approach grounded in Orton-Gillingham principles, using a multisensory method to build skills and confidence.
Visual
Seeing and working with letters, sounds, words, and patterns.
Auditory
Listening, identifying, manipulating, and connecting sounds.
Kenesthetic-Tactile
Using movement and touch to reinforce learning.
When Should You Consider a Reading Specialist?
If your child is struggling with reading or writing - or even if you just have a gut feeling that something isn't clicking - a reading specialist can provide additional insight through specialized assessment and targeted instruction.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Schedule a Consultation today!
​Sessions available
Thursday: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am-12:00pm