As my students will attest, I love to have fun!
However, I take it pretty seriously when children are having difficulty learning to communicate.
I started this business to address some gaps. I have 10 years of experience working in public schools (in fact, I have worked in over 40 schools!) and I see alarming trends – high numbers of students that are not reading at Grade level; instruction that does not seem to make a difference; and an air of resignation or frustration that often leads to accommodation for the student rather than teaching them to read!
Our approach is informed by research. Brain imaging studies of typical readers show us what we can expect when a child reads; studies of children who are struggling to read show us what can go wrong.
We view reading, writing, and spelling as WRITTEN LANGUAGE tasks. As such, in our approach, we address ALL communication - speech, language, reading, writing, and spelling.
Our instructional approach, materials, and resources are founded in research to normalize brain functioning and strengthen neural connections.
I get really excited about meeting new students and discovering their Learning Profile – learning how they learn. Then, we take what they are doing well and use that to teach to the areas of challenge.
The result is a custom-tailored instructional approach or Learning Plan that is designed around the individual’s Learning Profile.
In other words, we create a program to teach each child in the way that they learn. Our instructional approach aligns with the Standards of Practise recommended by the International Dyslexia Association, and is appropriate for emergent readers all the way through to adults.
I sincerely look forward to the opportunity to meet with you and your child and learn how I can serve you in their development of speaking, reading, writing, and spelling.
Whether guiding individuals or families in addressing communication challenges, or leveraging their skills to become exceptional communicators, Tracy goes the extra mile to deliver speech and language services with a high standard of warm and compassionate professionalism.
Equipped with a Bachelor’s in Linguistics from the University of Calgary, and a Master’s in Communication Sciences and Disorders from McGill University, her practice is grounded by the values of integrity, excellence, humility, and empathy.
She has experience working with both children and adults in areas such as articulation and phonology, traumatic brain injury, voice, and literacy – and continues to seek out ways to continually expand and enhance her skills.
