Helping children develop reading, writing, and math skills using stories, games, and creative expression.
About Celeste
Celeste received her Masters in Teaching from Seattle University and BA from Oberlin College where she focused on Studio Art. She is a Washington State Certificated Teacher and a Certified Kids Yoga Instructor. Prior to becoming a tutor, she was a classroom teacher for eight years in independent and public elementary schools in the Seattle area. She also taught and authored curricula for the Pacific Science Center. She works with advanced students, dyslexia, ADHD, and students on the Autism Spectrum. When she is not tutoring, she enjoys being active outdoors, gardening, cooking, and making art.
Celeste's Approach
Celeste takes a team approach to tutoring by partnering with caretakers and educators to assess a child's needs, develop a plan, and monitor progress. She frequently integrates art and music into sessions. In a typical tutoring session students might play number games, build, draw, write, sing or move in ways that engage different parts of the brain.
Celeste has been trained in the Orton-Gillingham reading method by the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education. The Orton-Gillingham approach incorporates hearing, touch, sight and movement to help students connect language with letters and written words. This method is used widely to help teach students with dyslexia. Celeste has also received the first level of training in the Wired for Reading program. Wired for Reading is an evidence based program using linguistics to teach students the structure of language and phonics. Students are then able to use this knowledge to decode fluidly when spelling and reading.
During a time when many schools are moving students to a hybrid or remote learning model Celeste offers an in-depth understanding of remote learning platforms and a myriad of ways to engage with technology efficiently and effectively. She offers both in-person and online tutoring. To learn more about her tutoring services or to schedule an initial assessment, click here.