SAIL (San Antonio’s Individualized Learning)
Tailored Learning for Lifelong Growth
Let’s SAIL together!
Who we are
Personalized Learning for Every Child
Educational Therapy combines therapeutic and teaching techniques to greater understand what helps and hinders learning. Evidence-based strategies, tools, and programs are used to support students based on his/her unique learning.
Our Stages
Personalized Learning for a Brighter Future
Educational Therapy is more than identifying where a student is struggling or what they need to learn. They identify why a student is struggling and how they learn best!
Please call or email to schedule time to discuss your student’s needs, go over his/her assessment, if applicable, and develop a plan for a future meeting. The educational therapy process typically begins with a phone call from a parent wanting help for their child. It is extremely important during this time to learn a great deal about the student at this initial phone contact so planning for this call should be scheduled in advance.
Typically, a separate appointment with the parent and student is scheduled. We will discuss the information obtained from the prior phone and/or email. At this time, it is important to gather further information concerning the context of the student and the family during this stage in the process. The child’s family life, peer group, community, and educational environments may all impact the achievement of goals. I have a range of professional backgrounds, from special education to speech and language therapy to psychology. But they are all focused on the whole child—that is, the emotional as well as cognitive factors involved in successful learning.
After the consultation, a recommendation of day(s), times, length of session and the individualized plan is created, and a contract will be signed by parties. A rapport will be developed as the flexibility and spontaneity of the sessions are fluid dependent on the student’s individualized plan. Empathy and sensitivity are shown to every student while understanding and engaging in a partnership in the journey toward school success. At this time, all reports have been read, schoolwork has been reviewed, academic skills have been informally assessed during the sessions, and the road has been paved to successful accomplishment of the tasks at hand. It is during this stage that my expertise of the student’s learning style is implemented to work best for the student. I typically describe this stage as “retraining the brain” or “learning how to learn.” This is the exciting stage when the student begins to exhibit confidence and build competence. When necessary, I will test/retest a student to chart strengths and weaknesses, to gain further understanding of where there may be opportunities to grow and to compare progress.
Educational Therapy Vs Tutoring
24+ Years of Experience
I love puzzles! Though, I have found that the easy ones just don’t bring me joy like the complicated intrinsic ones. I like the pieces that are upside down, backwards, and different from the others. It takes time to put them together as each shape takes its correct position, and sometimes those pieces have to be moved around for it just to fit perfect. This is a longer process, but in the end, it was worth the time and effort to enjoy the final masterpiece. This is how I see my kiddos as beautiful intrinsic works of art that need time and attention to each moving piece. The work that I invest in my students is a process finding how each individual learns most distinctly and accurately. It is a journey, but one that will eventually create a masterful lifelong learner.
I have over 24 years of experience working alongside students with learning differences, such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADD, ADHD, Auditory Processing Disorders, Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficiency, and several others. My background includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education and Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters of Science degree in Special Education and Early Intervention. I am certified through NILD, a nationally and worldwide recognized learning methodology for intervention, as well successful other organizations recognized for how to specifically teach to learners with individual learning differences. My passion for learning, research and continual development in the field of educational therapy is evident with the success of my students.
Treatment Options
Charting a Course for Educational Excellence
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Why Choose us
Why SAIL is the Right Choice for Your Child’s Learning Needs
Educational therapy is a diverse field that is a combination of educational and therapeutic practices. This helps students to work with and overcome their learning challenges. I am passionate about the research and time that I engage with each of my students, families and occasionally teachers and administrators. It is critical when creating a plan for academic and overall well-being, as well as the rapport with the student.
- Reading challenges
- Issues with attention
- Mathematic difficulties
- Challenges with spelling and written language
- Difficulties with organization and time management
- Executive function disorders
Guiding Every Child Toward Brighter Horizons
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Phone :(210) 849-3420
643 S Birdsong
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