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I am a retired reading specialist. I taught reading to children in grades 1-4 for 32 years. I can answer any questions from parents or educators about problems children may be having learning to read. I can also offer some ideas to educators, parents and tutors for teaching children how to become successful readers.
Experience in the area
I worked with small groups of children in a public elementary school setting. I have also worked with and trained teachers in the field of reading. I have also done one-to-one tutoring in the field of reading.
Publications
I have written for a few teacher magazines including "The Mailbox" and "The Bookbag."
Education/Credentials
My undergraduate degree is in English and my Master's degree is in Reading with Emphasis on Learning Disabilities.
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| Maureen | 02/28/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Wow! This is really terrific to get ..... |
| Emma | 11/02/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| vanessa | 10/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much i will do ..... |
| adriana | 09/02/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for giving me some ideas ..... |
| Paola | 07/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Lynn McDermott
2012-02-27 Reading comprehension:
Hello Maureen, I'm sure it will help to know that you are not alone! Many adults have difficulty with memory and with comprehension skills. Before I tell you some "improvement" strategies, I will mention
2011-10-26 how i know if my child is having serius learning problems and what i should do:
Hello Vanessa, It is not unusual for boys to have difficulty learning to read in kindergarten. Your son is young yet and boys do not mature as quickly as girls do. We all learn at a different pace
2011-10-05 reading struggles:
Hello Jenna, Thank you for such a detailed description of your son's reading abilities. It seems to me that your son is struggling with fluency because of problems with unfamiliar words that he comes
2011-08-31 my third grade son:
Hello Adriana, You did not tell me just how far below average your son is. However, I can tell you not to fret too much. Following a summer break, many children do lose a lot of their prior abilities
2011-06-04 First Grade Reading:
Hello Sarah, I always find first grade to be an exciting time for both parent and child. This is a very important time in your child's reading development. Your daughter will be building both a sight
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