Willamette Valley Dyslexia Center
We turn struggling readers into confident readers.
Who we are...
Dyslexia specialists devoted to helping children learn to read confidently in record time!
What we do...
We teach children of all ages and levels how to read and write using the most up-to-date methods and programs for struggling readers.
We are passionate about helping struggling readers, both those diagnosed with dyslexia and those without a formal diagnosis.​
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Learn more about us in the video below!
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A tailored plan for your struggling reader...
Children that attend our center improve their reading and spelling skills dramatically!
Children with dyslexia learn differently, and we teach the way that dyslexic children learn best!
We use an Orton-Gillingham-based, multi-sensory approach, which means using techniques that activate multiple sensory pathways in the brain. This technique is proven to improve your child's reading now and give them the skills to be lifelong readers.
Children are tutored one-on-one with a reading and dyslexia specialist who creates a custom plan for your child. This allows the curriculum to be tailored to your child's individual needs and focus on your child's specific struggles.
Our Services
Personalized Dyslexia Tutoring
Is your child struggling with reading?
-in person - or - online -
Your child does not need a diagnosis of dyslexia to benefit from personalized tutoring.
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One-on-one tutoring with a dyslexia specialist is the most effective and proven way to help struggling readers become thriving readers.
Professional Development & Curriculum
Want to know more about Orton-Gillingham methodology, or need a curriculum for struggling readers?
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Our professional development suite offers a variety of topics that can help you navigate the world of SOR.
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Our curriculum offers an opportunity to implement your learning with little to no prep.
My sons teachers kept saying he was just a "late learner,"
but he actually had dyslexia.
"My son was 10 years old and still could barely read! All the programs at his school weren't helping. He kept falling more and more behind every year.
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Finally, I came to my senses, and I started him at the dyslexia center. Within a year at the dyslexia center, he was reading ABOVE grade level. Now he is a confident reader and one of the best students in his class!"
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-Theresa Parr,
mother of a dyslexic child
What is dyslexia?
Many erroneously believe that dyslexia is a result of people reversing the letters in words. This is a common misconception that is not the root cause of dyslexia.
Children with dyslexia struggle to see and hear small nuances in both the sound and appearance of the elements of speech and letters (also known as phonemes). As a small child, they may confuse the appearance and sound of letters like b and d. Things get increasingly more difficult for dyslexics as they get older and letter combinations become more complicated.
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The purpose of personalized dyslexia tutoring is to teach these basic phonemes, letter combinations, and higher reading concepts in ways that the dyslexic brain can understand and remember. This is accomplished by using a variety of proven techniques specific to reading disorders.
Here's how to get started...
CONTACT US
Tell us about your specific situation and needs, and our dyslexia center director will reach out to you with answers and suggestions.
Call/text 503-990-6602 or
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CHAT WITH THE DYSLEXIA
DIRECTOR
We will talk to you about your specific needs and create an individualized plan for your child.
After identifying specific areas of need your child will be placed with the right tutor for them.
GET STARTED WITH YOUR DYSLEXIA TUTOR
All of the dyslexia tutors at Willamette Dyslexia Center have been trained in the most up-to-date methods for teaching children with dyslexia and other reading disorders.
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Where are we located?
We are located in Salem, Oregon, near the Turner Road Walmart and the Salem Airport.
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Our address is 1665 25th St. SE, Salem, OR 97302.
Don't live nearby?
If you don't live in the Salem area, no worries! We offer online dyslexia tutoring. Your child will meet 1:1 with a dyslexia specialist each week via google classroom.
Meet the Dyslexia Team
Every dyslexia tutor is trained in the most up-to-date methods for teaching children with dyslexia and other reading disorders.
Lynn
Dyslexia Center Director
Lynn is a former special education teacher who has always had a passion for helping children learn to read. And when her own daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia her passion grew even more.
Frustrated with the lack of resources for children with dyslexia in schools she founded the dyslexia center.
Sasha
Dyslexia Tutor, site manager
Sasha has 20 years of experience teaching children, including 4 of her own.
Her passion for helping children with disabilities started when she worked as a preschool teacher and has continued to grow. Now she works closely with children with developmental and behavioral delays and one-on-one with children with dyslexia in our center.
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Erica
Dyslexia Tutor
Erica comes to us with a delightful background serving kids and the community through various positions including organizing musuem activities at the Mill, coaching kids in online programs, and other roles. She is soft-spoken and patient with our struggling readers. When asked what her favorite part of tutoring is, she replied, "I love seeing their confidence come in, and watching those lightbulb moments. That is when I know our hardwork is paying off."
Haven
Dyslexia Tutor
Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, with a recent bachelor’s in biology from Willamette University. Since early high school I knew I had a passion to work with the younger generation, initially helping out at church and then three foster kids at home. I thought nursing was my route but after working in the ER for a year, I decided teaching may be a better suited way I can help the younger generation. This school year I started working at a Salem-Keizer Elementary school and have loved the experiences it has given me thus far.
In my free time I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, painting, doing puzzles, and playing with my three French bulldogs who I consider my family as I raised them since day one due to one being deaf and the other two having cleft pallets.
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Hey there! I’m your go-to reading guru with five years of teaching experience in Oregon and Idaho teaching third, fourth, and fifth-grade.. I am a native of Salem, Oregon but I received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University - Idaho. I am certified to teach Elementary Education and English Language Arts. My journey in education has led me to embrace various roles, including substitute teaching and a year of experience in reading intervention. Beyond the classroom, I'm fluent in French, and love learning languages and grammar.
I have been married for 7 years and have a daughter. We love to camp, travel and play disc golf. I also enjoy reading, cooking, music, knitting, graphic design, and spending time with friends and family. Family is at the heart of everything I do, and I understand the importance of creating a supportive and nurturing environment for every student I work with.
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