Call 303.744.6423 today to discuss with Barbara about how your child's full potential can be developed whether he or she is gifted, twice-exceptional, or learning challenged.

“I highly recommend Barbara as a talented teacher with not only special skills in working one-to-one, but sharing her compassionate, caring spirit as she does so.”

- Head of School,
Mackintosh Academy

Special Learning

Barbara will teach, tutor, or support in anyway that is desired by the client. She's willing to confer with your child's teacher to be more effective in his or her development. She uses a multi-sensory approach.

Credentials

• Master of Arts in Teaching (Learning Disabilities), Calvin College, 1988
• Master of Divinity, Iliff School of Theology, 2004
• Colorado Teaching License with endorsements:
  Elementary Education, K-8
  Special Education Generalist, ages 5-21
  Special Education Specialist, ages 5-21
  Over 15 years of teaching experience over a range of grade levels

Special Needs Teaching Experience

• Taught four years at Macintosh Academy in Littleton, Colorado 2004-2008
• Taught several gifted and twice exceptional children
• Academic help for those with learning challenges
• Additional specialized training in dealing with ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and Sensory Processing Disorder
• Taught in the Academic Support Center while attending Calvin College

Committed to each child's unique and individual needs, she creates lesson plans which intrigue and invite the child to motivate themselves to learn.  Individual lesson plans are designed to accompany and support the learner's school curriculum.  She will consult with the child's teacher if needed and/or requested.