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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 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 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 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
Preview of OA-OW-IGH-Y  Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets - Vowel Teams

OA-OW-IGH-Y Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets - 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 OA OW IGH and Y Vowel Teams—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 advanced deco
Preview of Jackie Robinson 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions  Level M

Jackie Robinson 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions Level M

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.  Thematic Leveled Readin
Preview of Neil Armstrong 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage Levels L & M

Neil Armstrong 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage Levels L & M

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.  Thematic Leveled Readin
Preview of Soar To Success, Paired Passages,  Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats!

Soar To Success, Paired Passages, Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats!

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. I’m also planning to create several units of PAIRED READING PASSAGES to support my students with the standardized testing in the spring. **
Preview of Rosa Parks 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage Levels L & M Reading Passage

Rosa Parks 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage Levels L & M Reading Passage

Please enjoy this sample from my Levels L & M Women Trailblazers-BUNDLEThis 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 1
Preview of Mae Jemison 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage Level L Reading Passage

Mae Jemison 2nd Grade Reading Comprehension Passage Level L 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 r
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Experience

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.