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Here is the listing of available Tutors.* Browse their bios to determine who might be a good fit. Tutor names are organized alphabetically and by county.
All Adult Learners and tutors must participate in a free interview prior to paid services to ensure compatibility on both side. For scheduling a free introductory interview, please click “Book A Session” in the main menu and select the first service, “Introductory Interview,” on the service listings.
Please refer any qualified Tutor candidates you know who can work with Adult Learners in your area to the program manager.
*Adult Literacy Ohio has the authority to reject any adult learner or tutor for reasons not related to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.
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Allison Eckert
Allison has over twenty years of classroom teaching experience as an intervention specialist ranging from elementary to middle to high school. Allison is excited to join Adult Literacy Ohio to support adults who want to build their skills in reading, writing, and communication.
Amy Savage
Amy is a licensed speech language pathologist with 25+ years of experience working with early intervention-aged students through 12th graders. She has been on both sides of the table as service provider and a family member. Adults who are interested in working with Amy can expect to work on skills that will help them with not just reading books, but also filling out job applications, navigating street signs, and figuring out instructions on food preparation, electronics, etc.
Annette Stump
Annette has taught reading and literacy for thirty years with experience in first grade, second grade, and as a reading support teacher. She is familiar with a variety of phonics systems and teaches an eclectic combination that results in tremendous measurable growth.
Ashley Babb
Throughout her 21-year teaching career, Ashley has worked with a variety of students in the elementary setting. Ashley uses both Orton Gillingham methods and Wilson Foundations. She is very passionate about reading and loves showing people the joys of reading.
Atanya Brown
Atanya is a elementary school Intervention Specialist working with children in the 4th-5th grade. I also have experience working high school age students with various learning challenges. Last year she received her CALP (certified academic language practitioner) certification. She can speak some Spanish and has taken English as a Second Language classes. Atanya uses Orton Gillingham in her tutoring. She shares that she hears stories from parents of her students about how they are not able to read. Atanya is excited to join Adult Literacy Ohio to use her knowledge of reading with adults who are excited to learn and really want the opportunity to work one on one with a qualified professional who can help.
Brandi Steagall
Brandi’s professional history includes 23 years of teaching. Her instruction focuses on incorporating phonemic awareness, phonological awareness, fluency, writing, and comprehension.
Bri Brove
Bri has twelve years of teaching experience in grades 4-12. She has served on Intervention Teams, taught a Columbus State Remedial English Course, and tutored students in reading with a variety of needs. She has had 30 hours of Orton Gillingham training and incorporates that into her reading and writing instruction. Bri wants learners to know that she is patient and understanding and has a true passion for watching something “click” with her learners. Bri would also like families to know that she has two children with medical needs, and it is her top priority to make sure that learners and families feel comfortable and safe.
Carla Harper
Carla is a literacy tutor with about a decade of teaching and tutoring experience. Carla has completed various trainings to support her work as a literacy tutor, including an intensive program, in Orton- Gillingham methods of multi-sensory literacy instruction and training on Wilson and SPIRE.
Carmen Simmons
Carmen is a licensed intervention specialist with five years of classroom teaching experience.Carmen has a strong passion for working with people with developmental disabilities and supporting them in becoming as independent as possible.
Carrie Romine
Throughout her 27-year professional career as an Intervention Specialist, Carrie has served many students with various learning disabilities and needs. She will deliver instruction specifically using the Orton-Gillingham framework.
