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Taylor started TAS Literacy in 2024 to work towards dismantling barriers to literacy through accessible resources and tailored instruction. Her goal is to empower every child by providing them with the tools, resources, and support needed to unlock their full potential.​See below for more information on her background and content areas she supports her students in.
Our Founder
Taylor is a New York City-based reading specialist with over 10 years of classroom teaching experience in reading, writing, math, and social studies. She graduated from The University of Florida with her Bachelor's degree in general education and Master's degree in special education, with endorsements in teaching reading. During her studies, she also received additional training in the Orton-Gillingham teaching method. In 2020, she went back to school to obtain her reading specialist certification. She specializes in structured, multi-sensory, individualized literacy interventions and currently tutors students in the NYC area. ​
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Currently, she supports her students with:
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Comprehending complex texts: she teaches strategies like annotating, summarizing, and utilizing graphic organizers to increase metacognition and understanding.
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Organizing writing: she provides tools to help structure essays, improve analysis, and enhance grammar.
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Foundational reading skills: She uses explicit phonics instruction and the Orton-Gillingham method to support struggling readers.
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Executive functioning: she helps students stay organized, manage tasks, study for tests, and improve efficiency.