Orton Gillingham Tutoring for K–5 Students in Lamorinda & the East Bay

Specializing in Reading, Writing, and Math Support

Looking for expert educational therapy or tutoring in Lamorinda or the East Bay for your elementary school student? Suzette is a seasoned educator and private tutor with over 15 years of experience supporting K–8 learners—especially students in kindergarten through fifth grade—in reading, writing, and math.

With a deep understanding of child development and academic challenges, Suzette creates personalized learning plans to help each student thrive. She has a strong track record of identifying learning difficulties early and tailoring interventions that build confidence and academic success.

About Suzette: Experienced Learning Specialist & Tutor

Suzette’s extensive background includes:

• 15+ years in K–8 education, with a focus on elementary-level tutoring

• Classroom teaching in Oakland and Orinda, including nearly a decade teaching 2nd grade in the Oakland Unified School District

• Instructional leadership as an Implementation Coordinator for Reasoning Mind, a math curriculum program used across the San Francisco Bay Area

• One-on-one academic coaching and educational therapy for students with diverse learning needs

• Art instruction in the Lafayette School District, where she also built her private tutoring practice in Lamorinda

• Specialized learning support through the Ann Martin Center, working with students from elementary through high school

• Currently completing Orton-Gillingham Associate certification, a gold-standard approach to support students with reading difficulties and dyslexia

Credentials & Education

• California Certified Multiple Subject Teacher

• B.A. in Political Science and Economics – University of California, Berkeley

• M.B.A. in Finance – California State University, Hayward

Services Offered

• Individualized academic tutoring for K–5 students

• Early intervention for reading, writing, and math challenges

• Support for learning differences and executive function skills

• Structured literacy instruction using Orton-Gillingham methods

• Hands-on, creative strategies that engage and motivate young learners

Serving Families in:

• Lamorinda (Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda)

• East Bay communities, including Oakland, Walnut Creek, Berkeley, and surrounding areas