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Decoding Dyslexia Oregon Resource Directory
Below is the contact information of professionals who provide services to the dyslexia community. Decoding Dyslexia Oregon does not recommend or endorse any individual, business, school or program. We list these contacts as a starting point for finding resources. We encourage you to refer to our document "Questions to Ask a Prospective Tutor" to find the best fit. (www.decodingdyslexiaor.org/resources)
*This provider offers virtual tutoring through an online tool, such as Skype
Assessment and Tutoring
Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Aloha Pathways to Reading Connie Leinhos, Master of Education, Reading Endorsement, Certified Barton Reading & Spelling Tutor [email protected] (503) 481-6202
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia
Reading Foundations in Spelling, Barton
Beaverton Language Skills Therapy Jo Edwards, Coordinator www.languageskillstherapy.org [email protected] (503) 924-3157
Dyslexia Reading Orton-Gillingham, Alphabetic Phonics, Wilson
Beaverton New Horizons Wellness Services, LLC [email protected] (503) 352-0240
ADD or ADHD Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy
Beaverton Northwest Neurodevelopment Center LLC www.nwndc.com (971) 317-0153
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia ADD or ADHD
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
Yes LiPs, Other
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Bend ABCD tutoring Rebecca Burleigh, M.A.T. www.abcdtutoring.org [email protected] (541) 408-6029
Dyslexia Reading, Writing, Other
Orton-Gillingham
Bend Bend Language & Learning Linda Balsiger, MS, CCC-SLP www.bendlanguageandlearning.com [email protected] (541) 283-6002
Dyslexia, Other
Bend Bend Learning Center Mike Marshall, MAT Bendlearningcenter.com [email protected] (541) 390-9019
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADD or ADHD, Other
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
Orton-Gillingham, Slingerland, Other
Bend Great Minds Learning & Dyslexia Services Shelley Gray, M.Ed., Sp.Ed. www.greatmindslearning.com [email protected] (541) 639-8453
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
Orton-Gillingham, Other
Bend/Redmond Reading and the Squid Tutoring Susan Gotsall Masters of Education, Dyslexia Studies Certification www.readingandthesquid.com [email protected] (541) 639-2552
Reading, Writing
Orton-Gillingham, Summer Tutoring and Dyslexia
Screening Services available
Corvallis Assistive Learning Technology Consulting Kendra Wollert, M.Ed Consultant/Trainer/Advocate atsuperpowers.com [email protected] (541) 862-1480
Assistive Technology
Yes Assistive Learning Technology Consulting provides consultation, training, and advocacy services on assistive technology (AT) for students who have learning difficulties
and/or attention issues.
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Corvallis Read2Learn Melba Lingenfelter BSN, a/AOGPE, Dyslexia Interventionist [email protected] (910) 616-3929
Dyslexia Reading, Writing
Orton-Gillingham
Corvallis/Albany Summit Educational Therapy and Coaching LLC Lynn Scott, BSc Occupational Therapy, OTR/L, Cert. Educational Therapy summitedtherapy.com [email protected] (541) 908-8178
Reading, Writing, Executive Functioning Skills
Yes Structured Word Inquiry, executive functioning skill development (planning and organizational skills)
Clackamas, Happy Valley
Language-Learning Connections Marla Resnick M.S. Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, Certified Barton Tutor, Dept of Education Teaching Certificate www.language-learningconnections.com [email protected]
Yes Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Other
Barton, Other
Damascus Emily Dossa, MA Associate, AOGPE [email protected] (503) 320-2623
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia
Reading, Writing, Other
Orton-Gillingham
Dartmouth, MA Sally Borden Connect Laura Velazquez, M.Ed. www.friendsacademy1810.org/sally-borden-connect/
[email protected] (508) 999-1356
Reading, Writing, Math
Yes Orton-Gillingham, LiPS
Eugene Academic Achievement Center Clint Larson, MA www.eugeneaac.com [email protected] (541) 654-4999
Reading, Writing, Math
Barton, Other
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Forest Grove Dyslexia Solutions Oregon Danielle Thompson, MAT, SLT dyslexiasolutionsoregon.com [email protected] (971) 227-3546
Dyslexia Reading, Writing
LiPS, Barton Reading and Spelling, Foundations in Sounds, Deep Phonemic Awareness activities from Jane Fell Greene, Diana H. King, and David Kilpatrick
Forest Grove Mary Drew, Reading and Math Intervention Mary Drew, B.A. Elementary Ed, CERI Structured Literacy Specialist contactmarydrew.wixsite.com/website
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia,
Reading, Writing, Math
Yes Orton-Gillingham, Other
Grants Pass 3 R's Tutoring Maureen McCarthy, OR state teacher's license (exp); Adv. Certification, Barton Reading & Spelling System [email protected] (541) 441-2689
Reading, Writing, Math
Barton
Hillsboro New Leaves Clinic Cynthia Arnold, PhD newleavesclinic.com
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADD or ADHD, Other
Hood River Hood River Dyslexia Tutoring, LLC Julie Waldman, Barton Tutor www.hrdyslexiatutoring.com [email protected] (541) 490-819
Dyslexia Reading, Writing
Barton
Lake Oswego Barnett Learning Strategies Michele Barnett, Certified Barton Tutor, Certified Dyslexia Screener & Consultant, Certified Dyslexia Advocate barnettlearning.com [email protected] (510) 910-2789
Dyslexia Reading, Writing
Barton, Other
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Lake Oswego Melissa G. Tschirgi Melissa Grothe [email protected] (971) 533-5161
Dyslexia Reading, Writing, Math
Barton, Making Math Real, Other
Lake Oswego PDX Reading Specialist, LLC Barbara Steinberg, M.Ed. www.pdxreadingspecialist.com [email protected] (503) 747-3491
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia
Reading, Writing
Barton
Lake Oswego and Hillsboro
Brain Balance Alisha Kalteich www.brainbalancecenters.com [email protected] (503) 974- 9454
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADD or ADHD, Other
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
Other
Medford, Ashland, Jacksonville
Teresa Dirkson, Master Certified Dyslexia Specialist [email protected] (541) 414-5082
Reading, Writing, Spelling, Dysgraphia
Barton, Orton-Gillingham
Milwaukie Davis Education Services Jaime Davis, MAT www.davis-edu.com [email protected] (503) 765-6921
Reading, Writing, Other
LiPS, Other
Milwaukie Dyslexability, LLC Susan Billstein M.Ed., CDT, PCET, AOGPE [email protected] (503) 313-7804
Dyslexia Reading Orton-Gillingham, LiPS, Lindamood Bell, Language!, Wilson, Handwriting Without Tears, Connect To Comprehension, NILD Methodology, Unlocking The Power Of Print
Molalla Edwards Educational Services Jo Edwards, M.S.Ed. Special Education [email protected] (503) 504-9038
Reading, Writing, Math
Orton-Gillingham, Slingerland, Other
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Newberg Mind Coach Kara Hanna, MPT, Certified Barton Tutor at the Advanced Level [email protected] (503) 487-7485
Dyslexia Reading Barton
Newberg Nancy Schultz, Private Tutor [email protected] (503) 980-8349
Reading, Writing
Barton
Oregon City Because Reading Matters Pam Lewis [email protected] (503) 894-2746
Reading, Writing
Orton-Gillingham
Oregon City Creative Pathways to Learning Kathryn Toth, B.A. in Linguistics ESL Certificate, Charter School Registry K-12 [email protected] (626) 390-1001
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADD or ADHD
Reading, Writing, Other
Orton-Gillingham, LiPS, Other
Portland Activate Studio Greg Brown, M.Ed www.activatestudiopdx.com [email protected]
Dyslexia Reading, Writing
Orton-Gillingham
Portland Advantage Math Clinic Emily O'Connor, MAT www.advantagemathclinic.com [email protected]
Dyslexia, Dyscalculia
Math, Reading Making Math Real, Structured Word Inquiry
Portland The Blosser Center for Dyslexia Resources Jody Wright, ED theblossercenter.org (503) 234-4060
Dyslexia Reading Orton-Gillingham
Portland Executive Functioning Success Marydee Sklar, BA Elementary Education, with a Reading Specialist Certification executivefunctioningsuccess.com [email protected] 503-660-3279
Yes Seeing My Time® Program for families and adults (hands-on, multi-sensory course that teaches the executive function skills of time management, planning and organization
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
from the perspective of the brain).
Portland Forest Heights Reading Center Leah Wannell, M.A. English, Licensed English Language Arts Teacher with Reading Intervention Endorsement, Pre-K-12 https://forestheightsreadingcenter.com [email protected] (971) 645-6187
Dyslexia Reading, Writing
Barton, Orton-Gillingham
Portland Kim DeNeffe, Barton Method of Teaching and Orton-Gillingham trained [email protected] (503) 805-9206
Reading, Writing
Barton, Orton-Gillingham
Portland Language InnerViews for Education LIV(E) Scott Mills, MAT, SWI www.languageinnerviews.com [email protected]
Reading, Writing
Yes Other
Portland Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes Sruti Raghavan, Center Manager lindamoodbell.com [email protected] (503) 567-8028
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, ADD or ADHD, Other`
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
Seeing Stars: Symbol Imagery for Phonological and Orthographic Processing in Reading and Spelling, Visualizing and Verbalizing for Language Comprehension and Thinking®,Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing®Program, Talkies: Visualizing and Verbalizing for Oral Language Comprehension and Expression, On Cloud Nine: Visualizing and Verbalizing for Math
Portland Lotus Flower Learning www.lotusflowerlearning.com [email protected] 503-778-0223
Dyslexia Reading, Writing
Orton-Gillingham, LiPS, Other
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Portland Mastery Learning Institute Charles Arthur, MS Ed. x3 www.arthuracademy.org [email protected] (971) 544-7341
Other
Portland Northwest Reading Clinic, Inc. Diane Budden, M.S. Ed., Director www.NorthwestReadingClinic.com [email protected] (503) 620-2223
Dyslexia, Other
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
LiPS, Other
Portland Reading Differently Morgan Bulson, National Board Certified Teacher, Master of Arts degree in Dis/Ability Studies at Columbia University www.readingdifferently.com [email protected] (503) 467-1605
Dyslexia Reading, Writing
Yes
Portland Reading Solutions for Dyslexic Children Janine Seadler, M.Ed in Reading Education from Towson, University in Maryland [email protected] (443) 356-5350
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, ADD or ADHD
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
Yes Experience as an online tutor using ZOOM for students with dyslexia and ADD. Wilson Language Dyslexia Tutor, Orton Gillingham training. 30 years’ experience with MIDDLE SCHOOL BOYS.
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Portland Syllabee Katie Stevenson, BA in English; currently works as experimental curriculum design consultant at the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education; trained in Lindamood-Bell programs including Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing, Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing, Talkies. www.syllabee.org [email protected]
Reading Yes Syllabee's proprietary Orton-Gillingham influenced curriculum is a systematic, diagnostic, and individualized multisensory phonics programs streamlined and simplified for easy use by parents under the supervision of an experienced mentor.
Portland Metro Literacy Matters, LLC Laura de la Houssaye myliteracymatters.com [email protected] (971) 228-9110
Dyslexia Reading, Writing
Yes Barton, LiPS at home, school/public space and remotely
Portland Beaverton Hillsboro
Foster Your Potential (FYP) Dale Foster, Masters in Teaching; Certified Tutor- Barton Reading and Spelling Program [email protected] (251) 234-0111
Reading, Writing
Barton
Roseburg Learning Matters Danielle Costa, BS www.learningmattersnow.com [email protected] (541) 530-6489
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
Other
Salem, Keizer Synergy Learning Center of the Mid-Willamette Valley Joann Matson, Dyslexia Specialist, Certified Barton Tutor [email protected] (503) 998-3668
Dyslexia Reading, Writing, Other
Barton, Orton-Gillingham
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Salem Willamette Valley Dyslexia Center Lynn Brown, M.Ed. +30-hour comprehensive structured literacy training www.wvdyslexiacenter.com [email protected] (503) 931-3622
Dyslexia Reading Orton-Gillingham
Salem and Silverton
Traverse Dyslexia Dawn Tacker, M.A. Barton-certified Dyslexia Screener and Tutor www.traversedyslexia.com (971) 343-2525
Dyslexia Dyslexia, Writing
Dyslexia screening, 504 Plan recommendations. Foundation in Sounds & Barton Reading and Spelling. Orton-Gillingham. Dysgraphia remediation using Handwriting Without Tears.
Sandy Impact Learning Center Evelyn MacLean M.Ed Masters in Curriculum & Instruction, Orton- Gillingham Dyslexia Certification Level 1, BA Psychology [email protected] (503) 668-0200
Reading Yes Orton-Gillingham, I am also an advocate and attend IEP meetings.
Sisters Hope For Dyslexia Kristen Newton, Certified Barton Tutor [email protected] 541-419-4255
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia
Reading, Writing, Other
Barton, Foundation in Sounds
Springfield Birdsong Speech Therapy Associates LLC Elise Johnston, MS, CF-SLP www.birdsongspeechtherapy.com [email protected] 541-371-2782
Dyslexia, Other
Reading Other
Talent Rogue Valley Learning Laurie Cuddy, Fellow/A.O.G.P.E., IDA Certified Dyslexia Therapist www.roguevalleylearning.com [email protected] (541) 301-0296
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
Barton, Orton-Gillingham
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
Tigard Myrna Soule Tutoring, Oregon Teachers License Special Ed. Endorsement. Master’s degree [email protected] (503) 968-0140
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Reading, Writing, Math
Slingerland
Tigard NW Dyslexia Center Kelly Arnold, Certified Barton Tutor, Masters Level www.nwdyslexia.com [email protected] (503) 896-3606
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Reading, Math Barton, LiPS, Making Math Real
Tigard and Forest Grove
Family Institute, P. C. Kathy Hardie-Williams, M.Ed, MS, NCC, LPC, LMFT westsidefamilytherapy.org [email protected] (503) 601-5428
ADD or ADHD Reading Anita Archer
Tigard Shine Learning Services Tamera Boring, M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction: Reading www.shinelearning.org [email protected]
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia
Reading, Writing, Math
Barton, Slingerland, LiPS, Making Math Real, Other
Vale Rhonda Erstrom, BS in Elem. Education, Davis Dyslexia Facilitator [email protected] (541) 881-7817
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Reading, Writing, Math
Vancouver, WA Vancouver Counseling and Tutoring Tricia Walsh-Coughlan, M.S. www.vancouvercounselingandtutoring.com [email protected] (360) 699-1563
Dyslexia, ADD or ADHD, Other
Reading, Writing, Math
Other
Vancouver, WA Successful Learning Educational Services Cheryl Anthony, MS Ed, Master Barton Tutor, Dyslexia Consultant, Certified HeartMath Coach successfullrng.com [email protected] (360) 326-4739
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia
Reading, Writing, Math, Other
Yes Barton, LiPS, Making Math Real, Other
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Location Business Name & Contact Information
Assessments Tutoring Virtual Tutoring?*
Instructional Programs/Approaches
West Linn Barb Marold, O-G Tutor, AOGPE Certified level [email protected] (503) 657-3416
Reading Orton-Gillingham
West Linn Heads Up Dyslexia Studio Natalie Winchester, BA Elementary Ed, MA in Teaching, Certified Barton Tutor, Wilson and OG headsupdyslexia.com [email protected] (503) 964-9550
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia
Reading, Writing
Barton, Orton-Gillingham, LiPS
West Linn Heather Ransom, MA Elementary Education [email protected] (503) 515-3562
Reading, Writing, Math
Barton
Schools
Location Business name
Many Locations Arthur Academy Public Charter School www.arthuracademy.org
Portland Edison High School Patrick Maguire, Director www.edisonhs.org [email protected] (503) 297-2336
Lake Oswego Park Academy Kim Barton, Admissions Coordinator parkacademy.org [email protected] (503) 594-8776