Addison Bunch Bunch

Personalized Learning Paths (Data-Driven & Student-Focused):

Understanding You: I always start by getting to know you as an individual – your reading history, what excites you, and what might feel challenging. We'll use assessments like Fountas & Pinnell to pinpoint your specific strengths and areas for growth, ensuring every lesson is precisely tailored to your needs.

Individualized Goals: Based on our initial insights, we'll set clear, achievable goals together. These aren't just generic targets; they're designed to address your specific needs, whether it's decoding multisyllabic words, improving comprehension of complex texts, or expanding your vocabulary.
Constant Progress Monitoring: We'll regularly check in on your progress, celebrating every success and adjusting our strategies as needed. My experience in data-driven instruction means I'm always looking at how we can optimize your learning.
Engaging & Interactive Sessions (Beyond the Textbook):

Active Participation: Forget dry lectures! My courses are highly interactive. We'll engage in discussions, creative projects, games, and hands-on activities that make learning dynamic and memorable. Whether it's through the 5E model of instruction or interest-based learning, you'll be an active participant in your own education.

Visual & Kinesthetic Learning: Drawing on my experience with "Making Things Visual" and tools like Superflex, we'll use a variety of sensory approaches to make concepts stick. This means incorporating visuals, movement, and practical applications that cater to different learning styles.

Real-World Connections: We'll explore how reading and writing connect to your world and your interests. My background in cross-curricular integration and project-based learning means we'll often link literacy skills to other subjects and real-life scenarios, making learning relevant and meaningful.
Comprehensive Skill Building (Foundational to Advanced):

Phonics & Decoding: For emerging readers, we'll build a strong foundation in phonics using proven programs like Read Write Inc and other differentiated phonics lessons. We'll master sounds, blending, and decoding strategies to unlock words confidently.
Vocabulary & Fluency: We'll actively expand your vocabulary through engaging strategies and practice reading with expression and appropriate pace.

Comprehension & Critical Thinking: For all levels, we'll delve into strategies for understanding, analyzing, and synthesizing information from various texts. We'll explore different genres, identify main ideas, make inferences, and develop critical thinking skills essential for academic success. My work with programs like RAZ Kids and Wiley Belvins provides a rich resource base for varied texts.

Technology Integration & Diverse Resources:
We'll leverage digital tools and platforms like Seesaw to enhance learning, access diverse online resources, and make our sessions interactive and fun. My experience as a Steam Coordinator means I'm adept at integrating technology in meaningful ways to support literacy development.
Building Confidence & a Growth Mindset:

Supportive Environment: My classroom is a safe and encouraging space where taking risks and making mistakes is part of the learning process. We'll celebrate every success, big or small!

Empowerment: I believe in fostering a growth mindset, helping you understand that your reading abilities can always grow with effort and strategy. You'll learn self-monitoring techniques and become an active agent in your own learning journey.
My Experience Guiding You:

With a Master's in Reading, specialized certifications in early literacy, and ESL/ELL, I bring a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies to our sessions. My diverse teaching background in various countries and contexts, from Kindergarten to older elementary grades, means I've worked with students from countless linguistic and cultural backgrounds. I've also mentored other educators in implementing effective literacy practices, which has further refined my ability to explain concepts clearly and adapt methods creatively.

I'm truly passionate about literacy and excited to help you discover the power and joy of reading. I look forward to embarking on this reading journey with you!