Elevating Literacy. Empowering Learners. Guiding Families. Mentoring Storytellers.

Academic Support & Learning Services

Empowering Learners
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With over 22 years of experience as a K-6 educator, Orton-Gillingham-trained learning specialist, and literacy consultant, I provide personalized, research-based instruction and expert family guidance to help students thrive academically. 

Services:
  • 1:1 Academic Support
  • Literacy Tutoring (Reading, Writing, Foundational Skills)
  • Executive Function Coaching
  • Support for Learning Differences
  • Orton-Gillingham–based instruction
  • Academic Screenings & Skill Assessments

Guiding Families

Services:
  • Parent Consultations
  • Support navigating evaluations and services (without overusing “special education”)
  • Referrals to trusted professionals (learning specialists, OTs, SLPs, evaluators)
  • Goal setting and school communication planning
  • Guidance around accommodations and learning plans

 Author Engagements & Literacy Programming

Elevating Literacy
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​As an award-winning author and literacy advocate, I bring stories and cultural history to life for students, educators, and communities. My author visits combine read-alouds, historical and cultural context, creative writing inspiration, and hands-on activities. Presentations can be tailored for any age group, from early childhood to educators and parent audiences.

Services:
  • Author Visits (in-person and virtual)
  • Literacy Programming for Schools and Community Organizations
  • Read-Alouds with Cultural and Historical Context
  • Creative Writing Workshops
  • Curriculum-Aligned Presentations

Mentoring Storytellers

​As an award-winning author with experience in both traditional and self-publishing, I guide aspiring writers from idea to execution with honest feedback, practical tools, and personalized planning.
Let’s turn your publishing goals into a plan—and get your story one step closer to readers.
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​Services:
  • Author Mentorship Packages
  • 1:1 Publishing Consultations
  • Query Letter Reviews
  • Idea-to-Publication Roadmaps
  • Individual Sessions (e.g., Book Concept Review, Self-Publishing Prep)
  • Sweet Pea’s Guide to Publishing Your Children’s Book manual