OUR TEAMOur reading tutors are trained to identify each students’ unique needs.
Barbara Hernando
Barbara Hernando is an Orton-Gillingham Certified language therapist that specializes in personalized, multi-sensory language instruction. She is internationally certified by the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Literature from the University of Miami. Barbara found her love of teaching through homeschooling her four daughters, one of whom was diagnosed with dyslexia. This allowed her to gain a firsthand understanding of how improving reading skills builds confidence and allows children to thrive academically in all subjects, including math, history, and science. She believes in “playing the lesson” by making learning enjoyable and impactful.
Ruth Charles — Tutor
Ruth is a seasoned reading tutor with over two years of experience mentoring and teaching young children. During her experience as a camp counselor for two years, she acted as a mentor, modeling constructive disciplinary and nurturing techniques to engage her students in learning activities. To cultivate a love and excitement for reading, Ruth introduced reading materials in alignment with each child’s interests. Ruth’s innate patience and empathy are vital skills that equip her to accelerate learning and confidence in young children. Plus, she is certified in Pediatric First Aid and CPR, ensuring the wellbeing of each child that she tutors. Ruth is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Social Work at Florida International University.
Christopher Madrid — Tutor
Chris is a skilled reading tutor with two years of teaching experience at Lindamood Bell and Kelly Education. He specializes in reading & writing comprehension, as well as phonetics, syntax, grammar, and sentence structure. Because of his experience working with students diagnosed with ADHD/ADD, Dyslexia, and learning disabilities, he understands the importance of structuring every lesson to fit each student’s unique needs. He is an avid reader and book-lover, instilling passion for literature in every lesson he teaches. Chris is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English Literature at Florida International University.
