Amelia

I have extensive experience working with twice-exceptional (2e) students who are both gifted and have learning differences. Many of my students have excelled in areas like creative writing or analytical thinking while needing targeted support in reading fluency or organization. As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I deeply understand the balance between nurturing strengths and addressing challenges. My approach centers on building confidence, providing structure, and celebrating each learner’s unique brilliance.

I have worked extensively with gifted students who need enrichment and challenge to stay engaged. I design lessons that promote critical thinking, inquiry, and creativity while also addressing social-emotional needs. I believe gifted learners thrive when their intellectual curiosity is balanced with empathy, collaboration, and self-reflection. I enjoy helping these students stretch their thinking while learning to manage perfectionism and pressure.

My experience with profoundly gifted students includes mentoring learners who operate several grade levels above their peers, particularly in reading and writing. I provide depth rather than acceleration, encouraging analysis, discussion, and real-world application of knowledge. For these students, I focus on social-emotional balance as much as cognitive challenge, helping them connect their intellectual abilities with purpose, empathy, and self-awareness.

I have extensive experience working with students with ADHD, including many who thrive with structure, movement, and frequent feedback. My tutoring sessions are interactive and paced intentionally to keep engagement high. Online, I incorporate tools like shared whiteboards, short timed tasks, and goal tracking to sustain focus. I emphasize routines, encouragement, and accountability without overwhelming the learner. I’ve also guided families in developing systems that reduce frustration and build confidence, helping students channel their energy into productivity and self-belief.

I have supported several students on the autism spectrum throughout my career, both in traditional classrooms and individualized tutoring settings. My approach centers on clear communication, structure, and predictability while maintaining flexibility to accommodate sensory and emotional needs. I use visual supports, positive reinforcement, and student choice to promote engagement and comfort. I deeply value each student’s unique perspective and work to create an inclusive environment where they feel understood and respected.

I have supported many students with dyslexia throughout my career, including my own son, Daniel, who has a reading disability and processing disorder. Watching his progress has profoundly shaped my empathy and teaching approach. I use structured literacy techniques, multisensory strategies, and frequent confidence-building moments to promote success. My goal is to help students see reading not as a barrier but as a skill they can master with the right tools, pacing, and encouragement.

I have supported children with sensory processing challenges, especially those who need structured transitions, calm environments, and sensory breaks during learning. My sessions emphasize regulation before instruction, because students learn best when their bodies and minds feel safe. I often integrate soft background music, choice-based seating, and movement breaks. As a parent who has navigated similar needs with my son, I understand how powerful it is when students are given tools to manage their sensory world with confidence.

I have supported children with sensory processing challenges, especially those who need structured transitions, calm environments, and sensory breaks during learning. My sessions emphasize regulation before instruction, because students learn best when their bodies and minds feel safe. I often integrate soft background music, choice-based seating, and movement breaks. As a parent who has navigated similar needs with my son, I understand how powerful it is when students are given tools to manage their sensory world with confidence.