Learning Discovery

Description

I have an advanced undergraduate degree with a Psychology Major, with double minor equivalents in linguistics. I have completed a M.A. as an Educational Sociologist focused on students impacted by learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactive Disorders. Completed Master’s Thesis; "Personal and Educational Experiences of Post-Secondary Students with Learning Disabilities".
I have worked in the fields of literacy and learning for many years. Completing a major research project in literacy in 2003 published on NALD; Strategies for Success. I volunteered at Literacy Works for a number of years as a literacy tutor for adults with barriers to learning. I coordinated an Adult Employment Program as the Destination Employment Coordinator at LDAMB for many years. I have provided workshops to parents, educators and other professionals concerned with helping children, youth and adults impacted LD/ADHD. I have developed and provided a number of workshops throughout Manitoba, Ontario Council for Exceptional Children Conference and the Canadian Association for Supported Employment. I have attended workshops from coast to coast that focus on helping individuals of all ages impacted by LD/ADHD or mental health issues. I work with children, youth, and post-secondary students to promote literacy skills, study skills and provide academic tutoring to promote academic success. I have developed a number of study skills workshops to help students from grade seven to university students. I provide informational workshops to educators and other professionals working in the field of learning disabilities. Most of the materials used to promote literacy to students at all levels consist of software programs specifically designed to help struggling students. The Students We Help: • Children, youth, university and college students with determined or suspected Learning Disabilities (LD), Learning Disorders, or Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) • Students impacted by Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Disorder of Written Expression, or Specific Reading Disorder • Students with learning difficulties in reading, writing, assignment, and homework skills • Students with diagnosed learning disabilities in reading, spelling and writing disabilities • Students with reading comprehension difficulties • Students with weak exam preparation strategies • Students having difficulty reaching grade level academic expectations • Students with poor self esteem and self confidence for learning • Students striving to reach their full potential • Study Skills • Memory Strategies • Learning Styles • Reading to Learn • Self Advocacy • Time Management • Organization • Self awareness • Learning Styles • Time Management and Organization • Dealing with Assignments • Academic Writing • Mnemonic Study Strategies • Keeping up with Reading Requirements • Strategies for Reading to Learn • Exam Preparation Contact me today for more information.