Key Qualities of a Highly Qualified Science of Reading Specialist for Optimal Learning Outcomes

A highly qualified science of reading specialist provides extra support for students learning to read, working closely with students to build reading skills and comprehension outside the typical classroom environment. As a highly qualified science of reading specialist, my duties include preparing lessons, leading students through exercises, following along with students while they read books, and providing feedback and encouragement. I provide regular reports to parents and suggest adjustments to curricula to suit students' needs. 

Here are some "look for" qualities in a highly qualified science of reading specialist:

• positive

• attentive

• precise

• diligent

• innovative

• focused

• patient 

As a highly trained professional educator, I am passionate about building positive relationships and increasing student learning through highly effective structured literacy instruction. Research shows that this effective science of reading instruction has a statistically significant and substantively large effect size on learning outcomes, with an effect size of 0.37 standard deviation (0.4 is above average).

Parents comparing support options can also use our guide to effective reading interventions to understand the assessment, instruction, and progress monitoring a strong plan should include.

Ready to discuss your child’s reading needs? Schedule a free consultation with Learning to Learn, LLC to explore structured literacy education and personalized next steps.