Welcome! 

 

What opportunities could strong literacy skills create for your child?

 

How might strong literacy skills expand your child's choices in the future?

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How can we work together to help your child grow into a confident reader? 

 

 

My name is Adrianna, and I have over fifteen years of experience helping children build the skills, confidence, and curiosity they need to become successful learners. My background includes serving as a lead classroom teacher in 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade, working as a guest teacher in diverse public, private, and religious school settings, and providing early elementary reading and math support. As the founder and reading interventionist of a literacy-focused program, I have helped developing K–3 readers strengthen foundational skills through individualized 1-to-1 instruction and small group learning experiences.

 

Throughout my experience as a 1st, 2nd, and 5th grade teacher and literacy advocate, I have viewed literacy as an essential foundation for every child's success. I believe every child deserves access to high-quality reading instruction that recognizes their strengths, supports their individual learning needs, and helps them reach their full potential.

 

I have a passion for coaching, encouraging, and inspiring students as they develop their skills and confidence as readers. I believe that meaningful relationships and a supportive environment are essential for learning. As a fifth-grade teacher, I organized and facilitated a lunch bunch reading club to encourage students to share ideas, explore books, and develop a stronger connection to reading. I also provided targeted reading instruction in an after-school setting, supporting students as they strengthened foundational skills and built greater independence as learners.

 

I created By the Letter Literacy Reading Lab because I believe every student deserves literacy instruction that helps them grow as confident, capable, and engaged readers. Through individualized programs, targeted instruction, and thoughtfully designed literacy tools, I support students in developing the foundational skills they need to become more independent readers.  

As an avid reader and literacy educator, I understand that reading is more than an academic skill, it is a gateway to personal growth, opportunity, connection, and success in school and beyond. My goal is to provide students with the support, strategies, and encouragement they need to make meaningful progress and experience the confidence that comes with becoming a stronger reader.

 

I use a structured literacy approach grounded in evidence-based reading practices to provide explicit, systematic instruction tailored to each student's needs. I am committed to continuing my professional learning so that I can provide students and families with effective literacy support while continually strengthening my expertise as a reading instructor and specialist.

 

My academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, with additional coursework focused on child development and family dynamics. I completed a graduate-level teacher education program and hold a California Clear Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, along with a Reading and Literacy Leadership Specialist Credential with added authorization in Reading and Literacy. My Master's degree in Reading, Language, and Literacy strengthened my understanding of how children learn to read, how to use assessment data to guide instruction, and how to implement evidence-based literacy practices. This knowledge allows me to provide targeted instruction that meets students where they are while creating engaging, culturally responsive learning experiences where children feel supported, capable, and motivated to grow as readers.

 

Throughout my career, I have pursued ongoing professional development in evidence-based literacy instruction. My training includes a 30-hour Comprehensive IMSE Orton-Gillingham (OG) training, a 6-hour REED Charitable Foundation OG refresher course, and continued professional learning through the Reading Simplified Academy. I also incorporate proven literacy resources, including UFLI Foundations, to support structured phonics instruction and help students develop the skills needed for reading success.

I was honored to be nominated and selected as the Delta Gamma Society International Outstanding Student Teacher recipient at both the chapter and state levels in recognition of my commitment to teaching and student learning.

 

In addition to working directly with students and families, I have continued to expand my expertise through a variety of educational leadership, training, and professional service opportunities. My experience includes Open Court training, serving as an AEMP teacher, facilitating Los Angeles Unified School District's Second Step Empathy Training Program, presenting on Love and Logic positive parenting and classroom strategies, serving as an off-site judge for the Future Educators of America Lesson Planning and Delivery Competition, and participating in professional development through the California Association for Bilingual Education focused on effective instruction for multilingual learners.

 

I use diagnostic assessments and ongoing progress monitoring to identify each student's strengths and instructional needs, allowing me to design targeted, differentiated lessons that maximize learning and build confidence. Beyond individual instruction, I also create original digital literacy resources, educational videos, and interactive content that provides families and educators with engaging tools to support children's reading and language development both at home and in the classroom.

 

Whether I'm working one-on-one with a developing reader, creating literacy resources for families and educators, or writing original books, poems, and songs, my goal remains the same: to make reading meaningful, engaging, and accessible so every child has the opportunity to grow into a confident, lifelong reader.

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