About ReadingWrite
ReadingWrite was founded by Katie Smith in June 2008. Katie is a licensed special education teacher, Dyslexia Testing Specialist, and a Certified Dyslexia Tutoring Specialist.
Katie attended the University of Minnesota where she earned a BA in Speech and Hearing Science. Then she went on to receive an MA in Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During this time, Katie completed a practicum using the traditional Orton Gillingham methodology.
Katie started her teaching career as the lead teacher of an Autism Spectrum Disorders inclusive program in Edina, Minnesota. She worked in a middle school setting instructing students with Aspergers Syndrome.
In 2005, Katie moved to Chicago, Illinois to complete an Educational Leadership program at DePaul University. While completing her administrative license coursework, she worked as a special education teacher in Glencoe, Illinois.
While working with students with learning disabilities, Katie's passion for teaching reading and spelling blossomed. Katie started researching dyslexia and science-based programs because she wasn't seeing the progress she expected from struggling readers.
Katie started ReadingWrite while living in Denver, Colorado. She was eager to work with students who have reading needs, especially dyslexic readers. She has been in private practice for over a year.
Katie and her family now live in Minnesota. Katie tests and tutors students at her office in St. Louis Park off of Hwy 100 and 394.
Katie finds it a privilege to help students with dyslexia and she wants to work with families dedicated to providing the very best instruction for their children.
Summary of Katie Smith's Credentials:
*Orton Gillingham trained and certified
Educational Leadership - Administrative License
Licensed Special Education Teacher
Certified Dyslexia Tutoring Specialist
Certified Dyslexia Testing Specialist
Supporting Dyslexia, LLC
Katie and two of her Colorado colleagues started the company Supporting Dyslexia, LLC. They designed comprehension lesson plans to be used with the Barton Reading and Spelling System. For more information, visit: http://www.supportingdyslexia.com
To learn more, please contact Katie Smith
5575 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 700
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: 612-845-9095
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