SAIL (San Antonio’s Individualized Learning)

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Educational Therapy Vs Tutoring

The primary difference between educational therapy and tutoring lies in the scope of their focus. Tutoring primarily covers what a student learns, providing subject-specific instruction and academic support. On the other hand, educational therapy encompasses not only what a student learns but also how they learn. Educational therapy tailors the approach to address the unique needs of each learner, particularly those with learning differences, and employ evidence-based methods to support learning processes.
While tutoring is beneficial for reinforcing specific subject matter, educational therapy takes a more holistic approach by addressing underlying difficulties and teaching strategies to improve overall learning skills. Educational therapy focuses on helping students develop essential cognitive and executive function skills, such as organization, time management, and study techniques. This comprehensive approach aims to empower students to become independent and efficient learners.

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.

Most of my work as an educational therapist occurs while sitting at a table with a student. It’s not important to me what the client’s feet are doing under the table or whether the student is draped over the arm of the chair or sitting up straight. Most students I see are glad to find some security on their side of the table. It becomes their territory. They can fold their hands, doodle on some paper, shuffle index cards, and it’s all appropriate behavior in this setting. The conscious and unconscious behaviors as a result of the exposure from sitting in a chair facing another person without something to lean on or hide behind belongs in another setting with another type of therapist. My aim is to create our own personal rapport and while simultaneously developing confidence and competence.