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Christin A. is the owner of SHOREICAN. She is a certified special education teacher and reading specialist with over 15 years of experience working with first through eighth graders. She received training from Wilson Academy and the Dyslexia Training Institute.
During her time in the classroom she worked tirelessly on developing educational plans to help her struggling readers close the gap. She was awarded Teacher of the Year in 2008.
Christin’s goal is to bring awareness about dyslexia and advocate for her clients to receive the services they need to be successful readers.
Christin was recently featured in the Asbury Park Press.
When Jennifer S. was little, she played “school” with her younger sister and friends. In elementary school, she volunteered to help in the kindergarten rooms. In high school, she taught CCD. While in college, she worked at a daycare center. Teaching has always been a part of Jennifer’s life!
Jennifer has been a certified teacher for over 20 years and works for the Neptune Township School District. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and English from Georgian Court College as well as two Master’s Degrees (Reading Specialist and Administration) from Monmouth University. She holds several teaching certifications, but specializes in early childhood education (Preschool through Second Grade) and is a certified Reading Specialist. She also has experience teaching students from the preschool level all the way up to graduate school at Monmouth University. Jennifer is trained in Tools of the Mind, Wilson’s Fundations, Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop and the Teacher’s College Units of Study and Units of Study Phonics. She grew up in and continues to live in Neptune with her husband and two children. She is a proud mom and huge Disney fan! Jennifer encourages the love of reading in her own children as well as her students. She is an advocate for her students ensuring they are getting everything that they need. Jennifer has been tutoring for over 10 years.
Jeanne S. received her teaching degree from William Paterson University in 2001 with a double major in elementary education and history. She is certified N-8 and has been teaching since 2002. She is currently working as a third grade teacher at Middlesex County STEM Charter School in Perth Amboy. She enjoys the challenge that third grade offers. There is a big jump from second to third grade and she loves how her students are inquisitive learners.
Jeanne has been with SHOREICAN since 2015 and loves every minute of it! She tutors math, reading, writing, and phonics for elementary and middle school students. She loves watching her clients grow and learn.
Nicole W. has been in education since 2006 after graduating from Rowan University. At Rowan University, she earned her elementary teaching degree and reading teacher’s certificate. Right after college, she became a Reading First Coach in a public school where she coached and assisted teachers in the subject of Language Arts in an elementary school. She enjoyed that job, but couldn’t wait to start working with the students! Next, she was offered an opportunity to be one of Neptune Township’s first district reading teachers. She worked in the elementary schools with students in small groups who struggled with reading. After 5 years, her job role changed slightly and she became the district’s Language Arts Basic Skills teacher at Shark River Hills Elementary School where she continued to work with students in small groups in the area of Language Arts. In 2016, she was moved to her very own classroom at Shark River Hills Elementary School where she taught Kindergarten for 2 years. She currently teaches second grade at Shark River Hills Elementary School. Her main area of focus is helping struggling readers to become fluent and confident readers.
Magdalia M. was born and raised in New Jersey and experienced great success at school and at universities due to amazing and unforgettable teachers. This is the foundation of her commitment to helping her students, whatever their abilities. She has been a public school teacher for 21 years and has taught a variety of levels which range from preschool all the way up to adults. She is elementary and ESL certified, with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and a Masters as a Reading Specialist. Magdalia is also training in a variety of programs: Orton-Gillingham and Fundations, and Sue Dickson. She speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Judy S. has spent time tutoring dyslexic students at the Children’s Masonic Learning Center in Burlington, NJ by providing academic language therapy and teaching the structure of the English language. She is trained Wilson Reading and Alphabetic Phonics out of Columbia University. Judy also completed the Scottish Rite Orton-Gillingham Teacher Certificate Program offered at the Burlington Center in conjunction with Farleigh Dickinson University and The Masonic Children’s Learning Centers Lexington Massachusetts.
Donna has more than fifteen years’ experience teaching students with learning differences and has provided reading instruction to students of all ages including primary, elementary, middle and high school, and adults.
Donna’s teacher certifications include NJ Elementary, NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) and an MA Education. In addition, Donna is a Wilson Reading System® Certified Level I Instructor and has also successfully completed the WRS Step 7-12 practicum and course work. She is a Certified Dyslexia Practitioner (CDP) through the International Dyslexia Association. She is trained in several Wilson Reading programs including Wilson Reading System® Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction, Fundations®, Just Words®, Wilson Reading System, and Wilson Reading Fluency. She has also received training/certificates in other Orton Gillingham based programs including Project Read® Written Expression – Framing Your Thoughts™ Sentence Structure & Applied Writing, Project Read® Report Form and Story Form Literature Connection, and Lindamood-Bell® Visualizing and Verbalizing®. In addition, Donna has received Multisensory Math I certification from the Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Center (ASDEC). The Multisensory Math I certification provided training to instruct mathematics using an Orton Gillingham approach.
Donna has presented many workshops to teachers and administrators for the New Jersey Division of the International Dyslexia Association (NJIDA) and at the Facets of Dyslexia Conference at Cooper University/Cooper Learning Center.
Stacy P. is a certified elementary school teacher with over 25 years experience in the Edison Public School District. She has taught fourth grade for 16 years and is currently teaching second grade. Stacy is trained in Phonics First, a phonics-based program that provides direct instruction for struggling readers. She privately tutors students at the elementary level in reading, writing, and math. She truly cares about the personal well-being of her students and will make every effort to encourage and motivate them. Stacy is looking forward to building a positive relationship with your child to gain confidence and success!
Amanda T. has over 15 years of teaching experience and has taught all grade levels kindergarten through college. She is certified in English Literature/ Language Arts grades k-12, has a master’s degree as a Reading Specialist grades K-12 and certificate in Supervision grades P-12. She is currently teaching in Freehold Boro as a Basic Skills teacher grades 3-5. She previously taught middle school language arts, high school English grades 9-12, elementary school reading specialist grades k-5 and was an adjunct professor at Middlesex County College teaching the developmental reading courses. She is also certified in Wilson Just Words and trained in Fundations, Orton-Gillingham, and Teacher’s Colleges Reader’s/ Writer’s Workshop. She is extremely well versed in differentiating and creating individualized learning plans for all learners by meeting them where they are at to bring them to the next level. She is passionate about finding the right strategies to see growth in each and every one of her learners.
Frances M. always wanted to be a teacher. She began as a grade 2 teacher and then worked as reading specialist for 13 years. Her love of reading created a desire to become a K – 5 Library Media Specialist. That began 26 more years of teaching with one more year as a grade 2 teacher, another year as a reading specialist and 24 years as a K-5 elementary school librarian and computer teacher.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and her Reading and Media Specialist Master’s Degrees. Inspiring a love of reading as a classroom teacher, reading teacher and librarian have been a joy.
Her teaching experiences also include many years of tutoring including ESL and College Basic Skills.
She was awarded Teacher of the Year as a reading teacher for the 1993-1994 school year, Employee of the Month for the Long Branch School District in 1997 and Educational Specialist of the Year for the 2021-2022 school year.
She loves helping students to learn to become lifelong readers so they can enjoy the world of literature.
Eva B. has more than thirty years experience teaching students with learning differences and has provided reading and math instruction to students k-8. She has an elementary education certificate from West Chester University and has worked for the Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission for 30 years. Eva specializes in teaching math in small groups and one on one. She believes that every child has the right to learn and not all children learn the same way.
Heather V. has lived in Freehold, NJ for the past 2 years. She is a single mom with two children. Heather received a bachelor’s degree in special education from Monmouth University, and is certified to teach special education and elementary education. She has worked as a special education teacher for Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission for the past 24 years (K-8). Heather has a passion for helping all children reach their potential and loves to challenge students to be curious and take chances when learning.
Shamika B. takes pride in being a dedicated public school educator. Throughout her career, she has joyfully engaged with children from infancy to twelve years old, both inside and outside the classroom. She has worn various hats, including being a mom, foster mom, teacher, cheer coach, tutor, mentor, PTO parent/teacher, Girl Scout troop co-leader, fundraiser point person and advocate for special needs children, focusing on their life and social skills. Currently, she is well-versed in curriculums such as Scholastic English Language Arts, Tools of the Mind, Everyday Math, Creative Curriculum, Peekapak and Second Steps. Shamika consistently explores educational practices to enhance her teaching skills, firmly believing in every child’s capacity to learn, with it being the teacher’s responsibility to facilitate that learning. Throughout sessions, she provides students with short breaks, acknowledges their “light bulb” moments, and approaches teaching with both diligence and patience.
Madyson G. has a passion for igniting and connecting with young minds. She is equipped with a teaching degree from Montclair State University and certifications for grades kindergarten through sixth. Madyson possesses valuable experience from both Newark and Bloomfield.
Witnessing the transformative “aha!” moment when a student grasps a concept fuels Madyson’s dedication to education. Seeing her students overcome challenges and develop a love for learning fills her with pride.
While skilled in all subjects, math holds a special place in her heart. She enjoys transforming complex concepts into fun and accessible lessons.
Whether your child needs support in core subjects or simply a nurturing environment to ignite their academic curiosity, Madyson is here to guide them. She tailors her approach to each student’s unique learning style, fostering confidence and a love for knowledge.
Gina is a Jersey Shore native. She has been teaching since 2002. She earned both her Master’s Degree and Bachelor’s Degree from Monmouth University. She is certified in special education and elementary education, specializing in language arts, reading, and English literature. Gina has taught all grade levels, however, most of her career has been at the high school level. Gina enjoys working with all types of students. She is extremely patient and loves taking the time to get to know each and every one. She feels it is essential to develop a strong rapport with her students from the beginning.
Kathleen V. received her training as a certified Orton Gillingham Teacher from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She is also a trained Reading Recovery Teacher and she received her Master’s in Reading and Reading Specialist certificate from New Jersey City University. Kathleen is trained in Lindamood-Bell Visualizing and Verbalizing techniques and Jennifer Serravallo’s reading strategies. Kathleen has attended several New Jersey Division of International Dyslexia Association conferences.
During the past 25 years Kathleen has worked as an elementary school teacher. She was a classroom teacher for ten years and a Reading Interventionist for the last 15 years. Through her training and experience she is able to assess students and individualize instruction to bring students to the next level. While she is promoting her love for reading, Kathleen has helped her students increase their reading levels, improve their reading fluency and develop their reading comprehension skills.
Kathleen was awarded Educational Services Professional of the Year 2022 – 2023. She recently retired from the public school system and continues to work with students as a private tutor.