Our Tutors

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Professional Educators… One on One

Our staff of professional tutors is as qualified as any in the Portland/Vancouver metropolitan area, offering not only broad teaching skills and experience, but just as important, a caring and sensitive perspective and attitude toward each student, and every step along their path.

We help many students, of all ages, overcome the challenges of their learning disability. See if we can help you or your loved one…email or call us.

Cheryl Anthony

Founder, Successful Learning Educational Services

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I started Successful Learning because I am passionate about providing services to individuals in the dyslexia and related learning-challenged community. There is a great need for services that bring about real change, and we endeavor to provide those services.

I am currently able to continue tutoring a few students which enables me to connect in real-time with our tutors and student needs. I can continue to survey the needs of students from their early school experiences to their working needs as employed individuals.

I love seeing the positive impact tutoring brings to the student and their parents, the confidence that is built, and the hope that is born for their future!

BA Elementary Ed, Central Washington University , M.S. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Endorsement, Portland State University.

Cheryl Anthony is the owner of Southern Arizona Educational Services LLC, and past President of Successful Learning.

She has advocated for training for Washington State educators in the Washington State legislature. She had a key part in providing information to legislators that enabled the passage of legislation that provided training for Washington educators regarding dyslexia, and more recently presented to key Oregon educational stakeholders. Her most recent work has been as an expert witness in the courtroom for students with dyslexia.

Cheryl is also past president of the Oregon Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. She directed intervention services for 2 large, private schools in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA.  She has presented to numerous schools and community groups on the topics of reading, dyslexia, handwriting difficulties, and executive functions throughout Oregon, Washington, and in Alaska.

Cheryl is passionate about advocating for those who learn differently and believes that with support these individuals can lead successful school and work lives.

Cheryl’s credentials include: BA Elementary Ed, Central Washington University , M.S. Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, Reading Endorsement, Portland State University, Barton Reading & Spelling System, Master Tutor Certification. Dyslexia Consultant. Certified Handwriting Specialist, Certified HeartMath® Coach, and DIBELS Mentor. Cheryl has been trained in a number of other intervention programs as well.

Advanced Ed. Certified. Cheryl served on a team that evaluated a private school for certification in her area in early 2017.

Education

B.S.Education., Reading Endorsement, Central Washington University,

M.S. Education, Reading Endorsement, Portland State University

Certified Master Barton Tutor, DIBELS Mentor, Certified Printtool  Assessor, In-depth coursework for Dyslexia screening,

Certified Heartmath Coach

Training in: Lindamood Bell Visualizing/Verbalizing, LiPS, On Cloud Nine, Talkies, Sounds in Syllables

IMSE Orton-Gillingham, Wired For Reading, LETRS, Framing Your Thoughts, Handwriting Without Tears,

All Handwriting Without Tears coursework, attended Making Math Real course

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April Barrett

Tutor and Math Assessment Provider

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I love teaching children of all ages and helping them learn the needed set of skills to achieve their full potential in life. It is my goal and a great joy to see the light shine in the face of a child who has had success with learning.

Elementary Ed. B.S. Northern Arizona University

Experience

Elementary classroom teacher. 8+ years at SLES. Volunteers as Jr. High Staff member and AWANA program for 20+ years at her church.

Elaine Sound

Tutor, Assessment Provider and Tutor Support

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Working with others to help them feel valued and successful in life has always been something I enjoy and feel called to do, ever since I was a child. I strongly believe every person is born with a special purpose in life, and I consider it a privilege to help them realize that, especially when they face challenges that can often cloud their way. There is nothing more precious when I see the light come on in someone’s eyes and hear them say, ”I can do this!”

Bachelors in Psychology from UC Davis; Elementary (K-8) and Special Ed. (PreK-8) teaching certificates. Masters in Special Education from California State University

Experience

Resource Room teacher; Elementary teacher, ECC teacher and assistant for preschoolers on the autism spectrum; private tutor. Elaine also home-schooled for 7 years.

Kate McLean

Tutor and LWT Assessment Provider

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My favorite saying is, “fill the need and it goes away.” I am very honored to be in a position to combine my passion for teaching and the best practices to meet the needs of children struggling with reading, writing and math.

Advanced Reading & Spelling, Beginner Tutor Certification, Dyslexia Screener and Consultant, Foundation in Sounds, Handwriting Without Tears; Math Instruction, Fractions, Decimals and Higher Place Value and Operations.

Experience

12 years experience as Teaching Assistant for Kindergarten through Elementary grades and 3 years as Pre-school – Kindergarten Teacher.

Verna Gibson

Tutor

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I find joy in helping others to gain comprehension of both the reading and writing of English as well as speaking, whether it is with ESL (English Second Language) students or with those who find the language a struggle to deal with in their daily lives.

I have a background in homeschooling, teaching ESL in classrooms, private tutoring, and online teaching.

Education

B.A. Fine Art, MBA, TESL Certificate PSU.

Experience

Tutoring individuals with learning differences since 2012