Linda's Teaching Qualifications
• Experienced Classroom Teacher
and Reading Specialist
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• Trained and experienced
Spalding/Orton-Gillingham Teacher
Reading/Writing Program
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• Teacher Trainer and Coach
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• Understands students struggling
with dyslexia and other learning
disabilities and the impact that
vision problems have on a student's
learning
• Masters Degree in Staff and
Curriculum Development
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• Tutoring Business - Washington State
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• PACS Teacher of the Year WA State
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• Successfully motivates low acheivers
and students with behavioral
problems
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• Has taken classes in BAL-A-VISX and
incorporates it and Brain Gym
activities in the lessons
Jeannie Tompkins, M. Ed, Special Education Teacher, Curriculum Specialist and Special Education Student Teacher Supervisor at the University of Arizona
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"The process of reading is uneventful and exciting for 80% of our student population. It is the other 20% of students that need special training to unlock the written word. Linda Sawicki, Reading Specialist, is one of the best in our field! She is systematic, is a master teaching the Spalding Writing Road to Reading Method. Mrs Sawicki is organized, as well as professional. Linda always puts the student's needs before anything else and is successful because of her diagnostic/remedial approach to the difficult and complex skill of reading. I highly recommend Mrs. Linda Sawicki to assist your child in becoming the best reader they can be!"
Testimonials
Jill M, Vail Arizona
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"Linda has been tutoring my son for the last 2 1/2yrs. When my son was in 5th grade, he was falling behind in many areas and had difficulty with focus and concentration, comprehension and writing skills. The bond and trust that Linda has formed with my son resulted in improved academic and social skills as well as his personal confidence level. Her passion and dedication to her students is evident. I would recommend to any parent looking for a supportive and positive experience for their child, to contact Linda without hesitation. The improvement I've seen with my son has been tremendous and I can't thank Linda enough."
Joan Carson, M.A., CCC-SLP
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"Through my work as an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist in the schools, I have come to rely on the expertise of Mrs. Sawicki in helping me address phonological and vocabulary deficits with my students. She is my go-to resource for teachers and administrators in our district due to her solid training in pedagogical methods to target reading weaknesses and build skills necessary for fluent reading with comprehension. As a colleague, I have seen her develop active, confident readers with students who were previously struggling to decode grade-level vocabulary. She is a master teacher."
Dr. and Mrs Lacinski
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"When our son started with Mrs Sawicki, he could barely read. We had him tested with a Learning Disability Doctor and they said he could not learn to read in conventional ways. In the six months she has taught him, we have seen a vast improvement in our son's reading ability! Mrs Sawicki found ways to teach him, and that shows her many years of experience. We would HIGHLY recommend her to any family that has a child with reading difficulties!"
Bonnie B.
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"Linda is an amazing teacher. She has a big heart and has a wonderful way of relating to her students. She is very skilled in teaching phonics and has great ability in helping her students build their reading skills. Linda works with great professionalism and is rewarded by the success of her students.
We actually job-shared a third-grade class together for two-years so I worked very closely with her. I have great confidence in recommending her as your child’s tutor."
Sharon A
Bethel School District
Instructional Coach
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"I worked with Linda for eight years when both of us were classroom teachers. Linda is
extremely successful and effective as a reading instructor. She has tools which aid her in discovering the specific skills her student’s need to improve their reading. She relates well to her students. She taught third grade at our school and had both of my daughters when they were in the third grade. She was one of their all-time favorite teachers and continues to stay in touch with them. She is an experienced and effectibe tutor who gets results."
Shannon
Vail School District
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"Mrs. Sawicki has been my daughter’s private reading tutor for nearly two years. During the time my daughter has worked with her I have noticed considerable gains in her ability to make sense of grade level and more complicated reading materials. Mrs. Sawicki will work closely with your child’s teacher/s in order to identify the skills your child is weak in or missing. We appreciated her kind and personable approach. As a school administrator and former classroom teacher, I can honestly tell you that Mrs. Sawicki will make a difference in your child’s life"
Pat M
K-8th Grade Teacher
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"I am an Elementary School Teacher. My Mentor/Master Teacher was Linda Sawicki. What I learned under the guidance of Linda was instrumental in my success and enjoyment as an Elementary School Teacher. She uses teaching methods and strategies that interest and motivate her students. Linda Sawicki is a dedicated, highly motivated, more than capable and successful teacher. She is meticulous in the art of learning and strives to build a strong base of skills. Linda’s qualifications have been recognized by numerous principals and school Superintendents."