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​Biography:

I am entering my twentieth year this year. I hold a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from University of Bridgeport. I am a CREC AARC program graduate with a dual certification/cross-endorsement in Special Education. I am also certified through the Academy of Orton Gillingham as an Associate Level practitioner in the Orton Gillingham (OG) approach to teaching reading. My expertise and experience are primarily in the areas of learning disabilities and mixed dyslexia. 

During my early years in education, I was a tutor at Sylvan Learning Center, teaching one-on-one and small group lessons in direct literacy, reading comprehension, mathematics, study skills, and English SAT preparatory courses. 

The majority of my years in education have been spent in the public school system as a special education teacher and case manager where I have taught at all levels, but mostly the elementary level (K-6). The past three years, I taught at the middle school level with an emphasis on reading and language arts and in-class support and resource room instruction in both ELA and mathematics. Most recently, I have been moved back to the elementary level where I am currently a 4th and 5th grade case manager. 

The best part of my work as an educator is to guide my students in finding their optimal learning styles. It brings me great joy to watch them become successful learners and feel confident in their unique abilities.

Testimonials:

Christina Smith

Elementary & Middle School Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Tutor

Best means of contact: email cjsmith8401@me.com