Our Story
At Reading Playground we aim to personalize every session to meet the needs of our students, and focus on areas in which the student has the potential to improve. Each session is flexible and designed to work with the student to not only complete their daily tasks, but guide them from novice to professional. We do that in the most effective way possible—mastering the reading and building lifelong, professional confidence.
Our experienced tutors are multifaceted educators who’ve taken it upon themselves to help the world understand the effectiveness of personalized academia. Contact us today to learn more about the difference we can make.
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Founder
Andreina is a highly esteemed educator with a Bachelor's in English from FIU Honors College and eight years of teaching experience across public, private, charter, and homeschooling settings. Specializing in dyslexia, phonics, and reading comprehension, Ms. Andreina empowers students by highlighting the strengths within their "disabilities."She is committed to excellence in inclusive and effective tutoring practices.
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With a focus on building strong foundations for learning, Andreina advocates for returning to the basics. Using a multi-kinesthetic approach, she engages students both mentally and physically, fostering a love for learning. Thanks to her meticulous program structure, an impressive 95% of students show significant improvements within the first month. Continuously seeking professional growth, Andreina stays abreast of current research essays on education, integrating the latest evidence-based methodologies into tutoring practices.
Education
2024
M. Ed in Curriculum & Instruction
Florida International University
A Master's in Curriculum and Instruction equips educators with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to become leaders in their educational communities, facilitating continuous improvement in teaching practices and curriculum development to create more engaging and effective learning environments. The degree typically covers a diverse range of topics, including educational research, learning theories, assessment and evaluation methods, technology integration, and curriculum design.
2020
Educator Certification
Orton Gillingham Academy
A certification in the Orton-Gillingham approach signifies that an individual has undergone specialized training in a highly effective, structured, and multisensory method of teaching reading, writing, and spelling, particularly for individuals with dyslexia or other specific learning disabilities. The Orton-Gillingham approach is rooted in the research and principles developed by Dr. Samuel Orton and educator Anna Gillingham.
2016
B.A in English
Florida International University (Honors College)
A Bachelor's in English is an undergraduate degree program that focuses on the study of the English language, literature, and related disciplines. Throughout the course of this program, students explore various aspects of language, communication, literary analysis, and creative expression. The curriculum typically encompasses a wide range of subjects, including English literature, composition, linguistics, rhetoric, and literary theory.