Grade Levels
Elementary School, Middle School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, EL (English Learners), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Gifted/Advanced population, Learning Disabilities, Students with varying disabilities, Tiered Support
Bio
Hello! I'm Dr. Windy Clark-Valenzuela, and I have taught elementary, middle and college students for 21 years. I am so excited to introduce myself to you and begin our learning journey together! I am passionate about meeting students where they need help and embracing their strengths and unique needs to develop a plan with clear goals and regular progress checks. My commitment to student success is unwavering. I employ a direct and multisensory approach when teaching students, utilizing auditory, visual, and kinesthetic/tactile methods to engage them in learning. I am dedicated to meeting students’ unique needs, developing personalized learning plans with clear goals and regular progress checks. I utilize auditory, visual, and kinesthetic methods to engage all learners. I look forward to working with you!
Teacher Specialization
I hold teaching certificates for K-6, a dyslexia certification, endorsements in English as a Second Language and the Science of Reading, and a Gifted and Talented certification. I have a master’s degree and a doctorate in education, specializing in teaching students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. I taught undergraduate and graduate classes at the University of Houston teaching students how to become a teacher and writing course. As a certified dyslexia specialist in an Orton-Gillingham program, I use a direct, explicit, sequential, and multisensory approach to teach reading. With 21 years of experience in education, I am excited to start our learning journey together!
Courses
1st Grade English Language Arts, 1st Grade Math, 1st Grade Science, 1st Grade Social Studies, 2nd Grade English Language Arts, 2nd Grade Math, 2nd Grade Science, 2nd Grade Social Studies, 3rd Grade English Language Arts, 3rd Grade Math, 3rd Grade Science, 3rd Grade Social Studies, 4th Grade English Language Arts, 4th Grade Social Studies, 5th Grade English Language Arts, Elementary Reading, English Language Arts 6, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, Kindergarten English Language Arts, Public Speaking
