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Welcome to Foothills Reading Specialist
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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