Get the support you need
Do you have questions surrounding dyslexia, formal training, Orton-Gillingham, working in private intervention or finding resources? I've got you covered!
Book a sessionDoes this describe you?
"I keep searching for answers."
You see so many trainings and resources out there for structured literacy, but which ones will work the best for your students?
"It's overwhelmed trying to cover everything in a lesson."
Between lesson planning and life, it's hard to have time to sit and reflect on what's actually working for your students and what isn't.
"I could really use some help, but I'm not sure who to contact."
Are you feeling isolated in your role as an interventionist? (This is SO common!) OR... Are you wanting to branch out, but you don't know where to begin?
Meet Your Coach
Emily Gibbons
I'm a Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist, Fellow-In-Training with OGA and Certified Orton-Gillingham educator. I've been working with students for over 25 years. As both a mom of four kids, educator and business owner, I love helping other teachers and interventionists grow and thrive in their profession.
What would happen if you...
Gained clarity
Ask all of the burning questions you have about planning and teaching successful Orton-Gillingham lessons, private intervention and more
Had a clear direction
Learned effective tips and fresh strategies for reaching your students that actually feel doable and get you excited about working in private intervention.
Felt supported
Were given the gift of time with someone who will listen, understand your frustrations and offer guidance -without judgement- as you prepare to work with your students
When you're in a coaching session...
This is a safe space to ask the questions you need to help you on your journey in literacy intervention.
Imagine what you and your students can achieve when you both feel supported and validated.
Your 1:1 coaching session will guide you on a path to success.
Planning your Session
After completing a short questionnaire, we'll decide on focus topics for your hour long session and choose a date for a virtual meeting. You're welcome to purchase more than one session as needed.
During the Meeting
This is a highly focused hour long session where we directly address the focus topics with troubleshooting, brainstorming and creating a plan of action for you to use right away.
After your Session
You'll receive the Zoom meeting recording, notes that were taken and a feedback form to complete. I'll email you with any helpful notes and information to wrap up our coaching session.
I'm excited to help you on your journey!
Coaching With Emily
Your personalized virtual coaching session will be...
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A highly focused session with your specific teaching and lesson planning needs in mind
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A safe space to ask questions and get advice about all aspects of structured literacy interventions.
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A time to troubleshoot, brainstorm, develop alternative strategies and plan your next best steps
- An exit from the thought loop and an entrance to a new pathway where you'll find success in teaching or working with your own children.
Focus Topics to Consider
A private coaching session can provide you with a unique perspective. Here are just some of the possible coaching topics you can choose from, but feel free to think of your own!
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Planning and executing successful Orton-Gillingham lessons
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How to pace your lessons to meet the needs of your students
- How to write decodable text
- Running a private practice for O-G sessions
- Exploring training options
- How to help your child at home
- Literacy intervention in the homeschool setting
- Multi-modal teaching tips
- Making room and planning for morphology in the O-G lesson
- Planning lessons within an O-G progression
- Student profiles
- Gamification ideas
- Organizational Tips
- Diagnostic and Prescriptive teaching
- Looking at student errors and error repair
- And more!
“Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change.” ― Wayne W. Dyer
Kathleen G.
Doing a mentor session with Emily was the best decision ever! Prior to meeting with her I was feeling overwhelmed with my lessons and some of my struggling readers. Emily listened to my concerns and she answered all of my questions. She provided me with simple but effective strategies to utilize immediately with my students. After our session I felt hopeful and excited. It was like a weight was lifted off of my shoulders. Thank you for listening to me and for being so kind with your feedback. It can be very nerve wracking talking to someone so highly educated but you made me feel supported and not judged. I already booked another mentor session with Emily and I plan on doing regular ones with her!
Heather Y.
Emily was able to walk me through integrating essential skills into my lessons in a more cohesive manner. She offered innovative ideas for weaving these skills into my Orton-Gillingham lessons and demonstrated how to do this in a way that would engage my students. The tips Emily provided have not only improved my lesson planning but have also enabled me to accomplish more, making my lessons significantly more impactful.
Additionally, she shared valuable insights into understanding my students’ cognitive profiles and how they learn best. This knowledge has given me the peace of mind I was hoping for, knowing that I am equipping my students with everything they need to succeed.
Your personalized coaching session
$100 per meeting
I can't wait to meet with you!
I'm ready to book a session!