Are you a parent with concerns about your child's ability to read and spell?
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Are you a teacher who wants to learn how to help students with dyslexia?
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Are you a school administrator who wants to provide a flexible, structured, multisensory approach to literacy that aligns with the science of reading ?
Welcome. You're in the right place.
Kim Nau holds a Master of Science degree from Hofstra University and is a highly qualified dyslexia therapist and Orton-Gillingham Academy (OGA) teacher trainer. She is one of fewer than 200 OGA Fellows worldwide recognized by the prestigious Orton-Gillingham Academy. Additionally, she is a certified Structured Literacy/Dyslexia Specialist through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) and serves on the board of the Long Island branch of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
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With a diverse teaching background spanning over two decades, Kim began her career as a classroom teacher in Brooklyn, New York City. She later transitioned to teaching English as a Second Language at local colleges, gaining experience with a wide range of learners.
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Kim's dedication to supporting students with dyslexia began in 2016 when she began studying the Orton-Gillingham approach. Since then, she has accumulated over 5,000 hours of one-on-one instruction with students aged 6 to 74 who have language-based learning differences.
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She is also a published author. Her book, Orton-Gillingham Lesson Planning Guide: Differentiated Word Lists with Decodable Phrases and Sentences for Little Kids and Big Kids, is available on Amazon. In addition, she has served as a consultant on a workbook for Priddy Books, a division of Macmillan Publishers.
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Kim primarily tutors private clients online but also offers both virtual and in-person Orton-Gillingham Academy trainings and workshops for educators and parents. She collaborates with the Stern Center for Language and Learning as a mentor, and she provides consulting and mentorship services to school districts.
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Kim lives on Long Island, New York with her family and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
