Receive a video and audio file that demonstrates sounds in a way that struggling readers need. Includes blends, digraphs, and suffixes. This is age-appropriate at ALL levels
"Irene demonstrated that she has knowledge about what she does and she is an excellent person and teacher. Through her researched strategies, we took away concrete learning that made us better teachers"
"I felt like I made progress in my professional and personal life. There is so much content…and you have access to it always. I wish we had more time to discuss the content- there is so much!"
"Irene was an exceptional listener and did a truly fantastic job of hearing what I was saying (even when I sometimes didn't know what I was communicating) and echoing it back in a way that helped me make sense of my thoughts."
"I worked with Irene McCann-Braun to help create plans for a new office in Jakarta. Irene worked with me to create a framework. She has had an amazing experience overseas and helped me so I can get a better plan for our project in Jakarta."
"Irene was dedicated to our students, combining social emotional with learning through mindfulness practice curriculum. Every week, she began with a 5-10 minute mindfulness activity. Then, a small group of readers worked through a lesson. They are excited to see her when she comes, and look forward to her lessons each week. One notable aspect of Irene's teaching approach is its systematic nature. Her sessions were thoughtfully structured, with each skill building upon the next, creating a seamless and effective learning progression. Kids now recognize that they have practical tools and are actively learning and using strategies to stay calm when needed. Irene's impact on our students goes beyond commendable – it's making a real difference in their lives."
"While living in Bali, our son was diagnosed with dyslexia, and it was clear he needed support with reading in addition to his schooling. Irene has been working with our son for almost 8 months, using the Orton-Gillingham method, and during that time we have seen a large improvement not just with his fluency and comprehension, but almost more importantly, his confidence. She has been a skilled, kind and consistent resource for us during our time in Bali, and we know with her support our son is well on his path to becoming a capable reader. We would highly recommend working with Irene! 😊"
"Irene is professional and kind in her instruction of students with a range of learning needs. She provides targeted reading instruction and consistently monitors their progress. She has continuous positive success."
"Irene has the ability to listen and hear beyond spoken words. She quickly builds authentic learning while building relationships. We learned we are able to teach better strategies. Her in-depth educational knowledge is an asset."