Hello! I am Katerina Malone, a dyslexia reading specialist, trained in the Slingerland Approach. I provide weekly, targeted instruction to children with dyslexia and other language-based learning difficulties using one of the most comprehensive, evidence-based, structured literacy methodologies.
The Slingerland Approach is a comprehensive, structured, multi-sensory approach to literacy, based on the Orton-Gillingham method. It is aimed at supporting students with dyslexia and language-based learning difficulties.
My journey into this work began when my son was diagnosed with dyslexia in elementary school. After a couple of years of additional help in public school, and despite his efforts and intelligence, he still struggled with low self-esteem, and was lacking basic reading and spelling skills. Only a couple of months into his structured literacy intervention, my son shared he was finally starting to see “what was in the words.”
After witnessing the profound impact that structured literacy, Orton-Gillingham instruction had on his life, I was inspired to pursue the rigorous Slingerland training in order to help other children find the same kind of success.
Katerina Malone, Slingerland Dyslexia Reading Specialist
I embarked on this journey to advocate for the science of reading and to help struggling children find success.
With a background in linguistics, and higher education content media and publishing, I provide in-person, targeted one-on-one intervention to children with dyslexia and language-based reading disabilities. I am dedicated to guiding your child toward success—both in both their academic and emotional journeys.
I will first conduct an informal assessment of your child’s current skills and then provide weekly, individualized instruction tailored to their unique needs. I consistently track student progress to ensure continued growth and success.