Online Reading Tutoring for Students with Learning Disorders
WELCOME
My name is Chelle Schauben, and I specialize in online tutoring for elementary students with learning differences, including ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and sensory processing challenges. My mission is to provide personalized, supportive instruction that helps every student build skills, confidence, and a love of learning.
CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
I am certified as an Associate-Level Classroom Educator in the Orton-Gillingham Approach to Literacy. I use the PRIDE Reading Program, a structured, multisensory curriculum designed to support struggling readers. Through this approach, I have successfully helped students develop strong foundational literacy skills and become more confident learners.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
I believe that every child can thrive with the right tools and support. I hold a dual Bachelor of Arts in English and Communications & Multimedia, along with three master’s degrees in English & Creative Writing, Educational Therapy, and Education. I am currently pursuing a Master of Education in Special Education, along with a Preliminary Education Specialist Credential in Mild to Moderate Support Needs through National University’s Sanford College of Education.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
My experience includes working as a Special Education teacher in a K–2 Special Day Class supporting students with mild to moderate disabilities. I have also worked as a site-based substitute teacher for middle school math and science, a paraeducator in Special Education classrooms, and an early literacy tutor providing targeted, data-driven reading intervention for TK–1st grade students in public schools.
HOW I CAN HELP
With a strong foundation in structured literacy and special education, I provide individualized instruction designed to meet each child’s unique needs. I focus on building essential reading skills, closing learning gaps, and helping students develop confidence and independence.
Together, we can support your child in overcoming challenges and reaching their full potential.
LET’S CONNECT
If you would like to learn more or schedule a session, please feel free to reach out. I look forward to supporting your child’s educational journey.
A Personalized Approach to Learning
I do not use a traditional one-size-fits-all approach. Every lesson is thoughtfully designed to meet your child’s individual needs.
- Lessons are tailored to your child’s developmental level
- Instruction is age-appropriate and engaging
- Sessions are designed to be creative, supportive, and collaborative
My tutoring program uses the PRIDE Reading Program, based on the Orton-Gillingham approach, to provide structured, multisensory instruction that supports lasting literacy growth.
Understanding “Right-Brained” Learners
Children who are often labeled as “struggling learners” are frequently highly capable students who simply learn differently. Many of these students are what we might describe as “right-brained” learners.
These students tend to think more globally and may experience:
- Confusion when processing step-by-step tasks
- Anxiety around academic expectations
- Difficulty organizing or prioritizing information
- Challenges determining what is most relevant
Despite these challenges, these students often understand concepts at a deeper level—they may know the answer but struggle to explain the steps they used to get there.
Why Traditional Methods Don’t Always Work
Traditional teaching methods are typically structured in a linear, sequential way. While effective for some learners, this approach does not always align with how right-brained students process information.
Right-brained learners benefit from:
- Learning within a meaningful context
- Multisensory instruction
- Opportunities to connect ideas holistically rather than step-by-step
Unfortunately, many students do not receive the individualized attention needed to support this learning style.
A Better Way Forward
My approach bridges this gap by combining structured literacy with personalized, flexible instruction. I meet students where they are, honor how they learn best, and provide the support they need to succeed.
The result is more than academic progress—students gain confidence, clarity, and a renewed belief in their ability to learn.
Right-Brain Learning
Hemispheric dominance is distinctive in each child. Roger W. Sperry, a psychologist, first introduced the left brain and right brain hypothesis in the 1960s.
Right Brain Functions:
- Art awareness
- Creativity
- Imagination
- Intuition
- Insight
- Holistic thought
- Music awareness
- 3-D Forms
- Left hand control
Left Brain Functions:
- Analytical thought
- Logic
- Language
- Reasoning
- Science & math
- Writing
- Numbers skills
- Right hand control
Being aware of what hemisphere of the brain is dominant in your child is central in determining which style of learning he/she requires to be successful.