- Orton Gillingham is a structured, language based, multi-sensory and scientific approach to the instruction of reading and writing.
- OG uses metacognitive strategies to remediate deficits in phonology, reading comprehension, spelling and written expression.
- The OG method is diagnostic, prescriptive and flexible and can be customized for each child.
- Initially, thorough ready skill assessments and the collection of collateral information (e.g. previous psycho-educational evaluation) lead to a custom-tailored, stimulating visual, auditory and kinaesthetic program for your child.
- In a short time, the student develops new skills and gains self-confidence.
- Learning is transformed from a frustrating to a successful experience!
- The International Dyslexic Association (IDA) highly recommends the Orton Gillingham Method for teaching reading to students with dyslexia.
- Dr. Sally Shaywitz, a leading expert in reading disorders, also endorses OG in her book (Overcoming Dyslexia (2003) as providing “systemic, explicit instruction in phonemic awareness and phonics” .
- A highly professional and experienced educator with specialized and comprehensive training, specifically for exceptional learners
- A tutor who develops and implements support for varied subject/content areas
- Ongoing communication between tutor, parents and school
- A highly enhanced self-esteem and investment in learning
Arlene Travis, B.Sc., M.Ed., O.C.T.
HSP Teacher
Remedial/Enrichment Teacher
Certified Orton-Gillingham Practitioner
- Masters in Education
- Certified Practitioner with the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators
- 28+ years teaching experience, specializing in remediation for exceptional learners
- Chair for School ISRT (Team) Meetings – including development/delivery of IEPs and IPRCs
- Liaising between parents, educators, and specialists
- Creating programs individualized for specific student needs and learning styles
- Developed and instructed Direct Instruction and alternative techniques to facilitate reading/writing programs for primary/junior special education students
- Implemented structured, sequential and cumulative approaches for both math and literacy areas
- Extensive tutoring experience, one-to-one, in all academic subjects, grades K – 10
- Skilled assessment of students’ needs for remediation and enrichment
- Specialized in all aspects of Language Arts instruction
- Implemented structured, sequential and cumulative approaches for both math and literacy strands
- Prescriptive teaching of math skills including Jump Math strategies
- Developed program goals and modifications for students in mainstream and specialized classes
- Facilitated the development of students’ critical thinking skills
- Utilized a variety of motivational and organizational strategies for students
Masters of Education in Linguistics; Magna Cum Laude
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1982
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Summa Cum Laude
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1981
Ontario Teachers’ Certificate – Primary, Junior, Intermediate levels
Additional Qualifications:
The Deaf, Part 1
Special Education – Learning Disabilities, Part 3
Certified Practitioner – Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators
Amenia, New York, 2006[/vc_column_text][/vc_accordion_tab][/vc_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” uxb_theme_class=”,top-margin,no-padding-bottom,no-bg”][vc_column uxb_theme_class=”,for-nested,no-padding”][vc_column_text]Affiliations:
- Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators
- International Dyslexia Association – Ontario Branch
- Ontario College of Teachers
- Phi Lambda Theta
Current Awards
- Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award
– The Chris Bosh Foundation
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