Holly Hefferan is a literacy specialist with over 15 years of experience in public education. She pursued her Master’s degree to specialize further and now works as a private tutor, helping students from Pre-K through high school. With expertise in understanding how the brain processes reading, Holly equips her students with effective tools to improve their skills and succeed academically.
In this insightful video, Holly shares valuable advice for parents beginning their journey with children who face literacy challenges, including dyslexia. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining open communication with both tutors and schoolteachers while staying actively involved in the process. Holly also highlights the critical role of community support for families with these challenges.
Her approach to new students is empathetic and personalized. Before starting sessions, she connects with parents via Zoom to gain a complete understanding of the student’s background, challenges, and goals. Holly customizes her teaching methods to suit each child’s unique learning style, incorporating a variety of techniques and exercises. Every session ends with a moment for students to share something about their day.
Whether you’re a parent looking for guidance, a student seeking help, or someone curious about literacy tutoring, this video offers what you need to know.
Contact Holly Hefferan:
Instagram: @hollyhefferantutoring
Email: info@hollyhefferan.com
Website: https://www.hollyhefferan.com