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Creative Pathways offers science of reading-aligned, systematic phonics and reading comprehension interventions designed to support elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and other reading and spelling challenges. In my 30 years as an educator, I've led the charge as a general education teacher for grades K-8 and currently specialize as a resource expert for students with dyslexia and other learning challenges. My career is all about closing achievement gaps in students as quickly and efficiently as possible and my passion is crafting systematic resources that fit seamlessly into your busy academic day. Think 10-15 minutes of research-backed, systematic instruction that builds your students’ confidence and reading success rate while also being fun and engaging. Good teachers know that the right intervention, at the right time, can change a child's life....forever....this I truly believe.
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Preview of Reading Intervention for Older Students a Phonics Intervention for Grades 3-5

Reading Intervention for Older Students a Phonics Intervention for Grades 3-5

Looking for a no prep, age appropriate, science of reading intervention for your Upper Elementary Students (3rd, 4th, and 5th grades)? These phonics worksheets and decoding activities are designed to close READING AND SPELLING gaps quickly. Filled with engaging, interactive activities, this phonics intervention will build your students' enthusiasm for reading in no time at all. Science of Reading aligned and specifically created to support struggling readers and students with dyslexia.E
Preview of Decoding Multisyllabic Words A Prefix Phonics Intervention & Spelling Activities

Decoding Multisyllabic Words A Prefix Phonics Intervention & Spelling Activities

This Phonics Intervention/ Reading Intervention teaches upper grade students (3rd, 4th and 5th grades) to decode prefixes and vowel combinations in multisyllabic words. These successful, engaging phonics lessons are perfect for phonics intervention and phonics review. Science of Reading Aligned and specifically created to support struggling readers and students with dyslexia.Excellent for RTI Tier 2 Intervention, small group support, tutoring, special education settings and Homeschooling. Su
Preview of Decoding Multisyllabic Words and Multisyllabic Word Reading Passages

Decoding Multisyllabic Words and Multisyllabic Word Reading Passages

This engaging, interactive reading intervention will build confidence and reading success in your upper grade students (3rd, 4th and 5th grades). Students learn to decode prefixes, suffixes and vowel combinations in multisyllabic words and become skilled readers for life. These no prep phonics activities will fit perfectly into your phonics intervention and/or phonics review instruction. Supports Science of Reading.Excellent intervention, small group support, special education settings, tuto
Preview of Suffix Phonics Intervention-Decoding Multisyllabic Words A Reading Intervention

Suffix Phonics Intervention-Decoding Multisyllabic Words A Reading Intervention

This Reading Intervention teaches upper grade students (3rd, 4th and 5th grades) to d ecode suffixes and vowel combinations in multisyllabic words. These successful, engaging phonics lessons are perfect for phonics intervention and phonics review. Excellent for RTI Tier 2 Intervention, small group support, tutoring, special education settings and Homeschooling. Supports struggling readers and students with dyslexia. SYSTEMATIC AND EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION in decoding multisyllabic words.Science o
Preview of Decoding Multisyllabic Words Phonics Intervention Decoding Prefixes and Suffixes

Decoding Multisyllabic Words Phonics Intervention Decoding Prefixes and Suffixes

This Reading Intervention teaches upper grade students (3rd, 4th and 5th grades) to decode prefixes, suffixes and vowel combinations in multisyllabic words. These successful, engaging phonics lessons are perfect for phonics intervention and phonics review. Supports Science of Reading. Science of Reading Aligned and specifically created to support struggling readers and students with dyslexia.Excellent for RTI Tier 2 Intervention, small group support, tutoring, special education settings and Ho
Preview of 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Nocturnal Animals Level K

2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Nocturnal Animals Level K

These no prep, leveled Guided Reading passages are the perfect resource to use to help your students who are reading at  Levels J and K.Students will practice reading passages at their instructional level and complete vocabulary activities, comprehension questions and writing prompts designed to deepen their understanding of the text. Develop skilled readers for life! These thematic leveled reading passages are perfectfor 15-20 minute small guided reading group lessons.  Nocturnal Animals Incl
Preview of Multisyllabic Word Reading Comprehension Passages Decoding Prefixes & Suffixes

Multisyllabic Word Reading Comprehension Passages Decoding Prefixes & Suffixes

Boost your reading intervention toolkit with these Science of Reading-aligned reading comprehension passages! Perfect for grades 3 and up, these engaging, high-speed passages target decoding multisyllabic words with prefixes and suffixes and building fluency. Each passage includes a prefix and suffix hunt to support decoding skills, t ext-dependent questions for comprehension, and sorting activities to reinforce phonics. Designed for busy teachers, these short passages fit seamlessly into you
Preview of FREE 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage FREE Owls Reading Passage Level J

FREE 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage FREE Owls Reading Passage Level J

This Freebie provides a sample from my:Levels J & K Nocturnal Animals Thematic UnitThis no prep, high interest low reading leveled Guided Reading passages is the perfect resource to use to help your students who are reading at  Levels J and K (2nd Grade Level). Students will practice reading passages at their instructional level and complete vocabulary activities, comprehension questions and writing prompts designed to deepen their understanding of the text. Develop skilled readers for life! T
Preview of 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Antarctic Animals Level J

2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Antarctic Animals Level J

These no prep, leveled Guided Reading passages are the perfect resource to use to help your students who are reading at  Levels J and K. Students will practice reading passages at their instructional level and complete vocabulary activities, comprehension questions and writing prompts designed to deepen their understanding of the text. Develop skilled readers for life! These thematic leveled reading passages are perfectfor 15-20 minute small guided reading group lessons.  Antarctica Animals Pa
Preview of 4th 5th Grade Reading Fluency Reading Intervention with Comprehension Questions

4th 5th Grade Reading Fluency Reading Intervention with Comprehension Questions

This reading fluency intervention resource is designed for students ready to move beyond decoding into fluent reading—those who can read words accurately but need support reading smoothly, automatically, and with reading comprehension. Once decoding is secure, the next step is targeted fluency practice. Fluency is more than speed—it’s reading with accuracy, automaticity, and expression, allowing students to focus on meaning. Grounded in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, this resour
Preview of 3rd Reading Fluency Reading Intervention with Comprehension Questions

3rd Reading Fluency Reading Intervention with Comprehension Questions

This reading fluency intervention resource is designed for students ready to move beyond decoding into fluent reading—those who can read words accurately but need support reading smoothly, automatically, and with reading comprehension. Once decoding is secure, the next step is targeted fluency practice. Fluency is more than speed—it’s reading with accuracy, automaticity, and expression, allowing students to focus on meaning. Grounded in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, this resour
Preview of Diphthong Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets Upper Elementary

Diphthong Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets Upper Elementary

Looking for decodable reading passages that build phonics, fluency, and comprehension all in one? These Science of Reading-aligned vowel team passages target Diphthong Vowel Patterns with OI, OY, OU & OW Vowel Sounds —making them perfect for reading intervention, phonics instruction, and small group lessons. Each set includes three engaging, thematic reading passages per vowel team, progressing through: One-syllable decodable words One-syllable words with suffixes (-s, -es, -ed, -ing) Mult
Preview of Jane Goodall 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage Level M Reading Passage

Jane Goodall 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage Level M Reading Passage

This no prep, leveled Guided Reading passage is the perfect resource to use to help your students who are reading at  Levels L and M. Students will practice reading passages at their instructional level and complete vocabulary activities, comprehension questions and writing prompts designed to deepen their understanding of the text. Develop skilled readers for life! These thematic leveled reading passages are perfect for 15-20 minute small guided reading group lessons.  *This is one of five re
Preview of Prefix and Suffix Reading Comprehension Passages Decoding Multisyllabic Words

Prefix and Suffix Reading Comprehension Passages Decoding Multisyllabic Words

Boost your reading intervention toolkit with these Science of Reading-aligned reading comprehension passages! Perfect for grades 3 and up, these engaging, high-speed passages target decoding multisyllabic words with prefixes & suffixes and building fluency. Each passage includes a prefix and suffix hunt to support decoding skills, t ext-dependent questions for comprehension, and sorting activities to reinforce phonics. Designed for busy teachers, these short passages fit seamlessly into your
Preview of Silent E Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets - Long Vowels

Silent E Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets - Long Vowels

Looking for decodable reading passages that build phonics, fluency, and comprehension all in one? These Science of Reading-aligned vowel team passages target Silent E Final E long vowel patterns —making them perfect for reading intervention, phonics instruction, and small group lessons. Each set includes three engaging, thematic reading passages per vowel team, progressing through: One-syllable decodable words One-syllable words with suffixes (-s, -es, -ed, -ing) Multisyllabic words for ad
Preview of Multisyllabic Words Reading Comprehension Passages Upper Elementary Phonics

Multisyllabic Words Reading Comprehension Passages Upper Elementary Phonics

Boost your reading intervention toolkit with these Science of Reading-aligned reading comprehension passages! Perfect for grades 3 and up, these engaging, high-speed passages target decoding multisyllabic words with prefixes fluency. Each passage includes a prefix hunt to support decoding skills, t ext-dependent questions for comprehension, and sorting activities to reinforce phonics. Designed for busy teachers, these short passages fit seamlessly into your schedule, making it easy to create
Preview of AI AY EE EA Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets - Long Vowel Teams

AI AY EE EA Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets - Long Vowel Teams

Looking for decodable reading passages that build phonics, fluency, and comprehension all in one? These Science of Reading-aligned vowel team passages target long vowel patterns AI, AY, EE, and EA—making them perfect for reading intervention, phonics instruction, and small group lessons. Each set includes three engaging, thematic reading passages per vowel team, progressing through: One-syllable decodable words One-syllable words with suffixes (-s, -es, -ed, -ing) Multisyllabic words for ad
Preview of FREE 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage FREE Amelia Earhart Passage

FREE 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage FREE Amelia Earhart Passage

This Freebie provides a sample from my:Levels L & M TRAILBLAZERS BUNDLEThis no prep, high interest low reading leveled Guided Reading passages is the perfect resource to use to help your students who are reading at  Levels L & M (2nd Grade Level). Students will practice reading passages at their instructional level and complete vocabulary activities, comprehension questions and writing prompts designed to deepen their understanding of the text. Develop skilled readers for life! These thematic
Preview of Soar To Success 4th Grade Bundle, Box 1, Books 1-9, Paired Passages

Soar To Success 4th Grade Bundle, Box 1, Books 1-9, Paired Passages

I have been using Soar to Success books with my students for years. Why? Children absolutely love these wonderful, engaging books! Each year I do my best to try and update them so that they stay current with best practices of the times. This year, I’ve decided to go ahead and ALIGN my fourth and fifth grade Soar to Success books with the Common Core. Each series will include units of PAIRED READING PASSAGES to support my students with the standardized testing in the spring. This BUNDLE Re
Preview of R-Controlled Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets Upper Elementary

R-Controlled Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets Upper Elementary

Looking for decodable reading passages that build phonics, fluency, and comprehension all in one? These Science of Reading-aligned vowel team passages target R-Controlled Vowel Patterns with AR, ER, IR, OR & UR Vowel Sounds —making them perfect for reading intervention, phonics instruction, and small group lessons. Each set includes three engaging, thematic reading passages per vowel team, progressing through: One-syllable decodable words One-syllable words with suffixes (-s, -es, -ed, -in
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Creative Pathways offers science of reading-aligned, systematic phonics and reading comprehension interventions designed to support elementary and middle school students with dyslexia and other reading and spelling challenges. In my 30 years as an educator, I've led the charge as a general education teacher for grades K-8 and currently specialize as a resource expert for students with dyslexia and other learning challenges. My career is all about closing achievement gaps in students as quickly and efficiently as possible and my passion is crafting systematic resources that fit seamlessly into your busy academic day. Think 10-15 minutes of research-backed, systematic instruction that builds your students’ confidence and reading success rate while also being fun and engaging. Good teachers know that the right intervention, at the right time, can change a child's life....forever....this I truly believe.

Teaching style

Hands-on, differentiated, small group and 1-1 targeted reading intervention and instruction.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Working with students, families and staff that appreciate my work and trust my guidance is an honor, every day!

My own education history

BS in Psychology, Fordham University, NY, NY MA in Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential (K-8), Seton Hall University MA in Special Education and Special Education Credential, UCSD Educational Administration Credential, San Diego State University

Additional biographical information

I love to walk, hike, practice yoga, and spend time with my family and friends.