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Welcome to Foothills Reading Specialist

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Amy Shaffner is a highly qualified reading specialist with years of experience helping children overcome their reading difficulties. She has a passion for teaching and believes that every child can improve their reading skills with the right support and guidance.​ Amy uses a variety of evidence-based interventions to help children of all ages and abilities. She provides one-on-one tutoring sessions that are tailored to each child's unique needs and learning style.

Education

Teaching Experience

Orton-Gillingham Certification

Beginning and Advanced 

Montessori Teacher Certification

Grades 1st - 6th

Master's in Education & Michigan Elementary Teaching Certification

Grades 1st - 8th

Bachelors of Art Degree

Major: Biology 

Minor: Spanish

Foothills Tutoring Service 

Working in the Foothills area for 7 years

Montessori School of Evergreen  

Lead Upper and Lower Elementary Teacher - 13 years

Stepping Stones Montessori School

Lead Upper Elementary Teacher - Grand Rapids - 6 years 

Middle School Spanish teacher

7th and 8th grades - Charlotte, Michigan - 3 years

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