Reading Specialists in Chicago, Illinois

Married with four children, I was raised and educated in Ireland before returning to pursue my teaching degree while my own kids were in elementary school. I've taught across middle and elementary grades, with most of my experience in 5th grade. Over the last four years, I've found my true calling in Special Education, and I absolutely love it. My favorite part of teaching is creating a classroom that feels like a second home for my students, a space where the magic happens. Here, students learn essential strategies to build fluency, collaborate with their peers, and develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive. Other Certifications: Certified Teacher with a Masters. Endorsed: Special Education & ESL

Certified learning disability specialist and dyslexia practitioner with 20 years of experience in both private and public schools who provides online and in-person remediation with a seasoned teaching and tutoring background in structured reading utilizing the Orton-Gillingham approach (Lindamood Bell and Wilson Language System reading programs) with fidelity. Offers specialized tutoring instruction (including EBLI) for decoding, comprehension, math, and writing remediation, as well as executive functioning organization. Tailors instruction to make overall learning effective, goal-driven, and enjoyable. I am clinically trained in several reading methods and have a diverse background in working with students who primarily have learning disabilities. I work with parents, classroom teachers, therapists, and diagnosticians to ensure seamless communication for all parties involved. As parents navigate their child's individualized learning plan, the language can become somewhat daunting, so I assist in interpreting all learning plans (IEP, ILP, psychoeducational reports) to help ensure complete understanding as well as implementation. As an executive functioning coach, I help students and professionals strengthen the essential skills that drive success both in and out of the classroom. I specialize in guiding individuals to build habits of organization, time management, planning, and self-regulation, empowering them to reach their goals with confidence by focusing on organization & planning, goal setting and accountability, time management, and self-monitoring & flexibility. My approach combines empathy, structure, and personalized strategies to help each individual unlock their potential. I believe executive functioning skills are not only critical for academic success but also for building independence, resilience, and confidence in all areas of life. LinkedIn profile: www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-sarovich-m-ed-67534210 Certifications: Certified Learning Disabilities Teacher, Executive Functioning Coach

Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) - Level 1 - Comprehensive