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La Mesa, California, United States
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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 Decoding Multisyllabic Words Phonics Intervention with Spelling Activities SOR

Decoding Multisyllabic Words Phonics Intervention with Spelling Activities SOR

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 for RTI Tier 2 intervention, small group support, special educati
Preview of Phonics Reading Intervention & Spelling Intervention Decoding for Older Students

Phonics Reading Intervention & Spelling Intervention Decoding for Older Students

Looking for a no prep, age appropriate, 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.Excellent fo
Preview of R-Controlled and Diphthongs-Phonics Lessons and Reading Intervention-SOR

R-Controlled and Diphthongs-Phonics Lessons and Reading Intervention-SOR

Looking for a no prep, age appropriate, 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.Excellent fo
Preview of FREE Decoding Multisyllabic Words Phonics Worksheets A Reading Intervention

FREE Decoding Multisyllabic Words Phonics Worksheets A Reading Intervention

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. This Freebie provides free samples from the following bundles:DECODING MULTISYLLABIC WORDS & READING COMPREHENSIONDECODING MULTISYLLABIC WORD BUNDLEDECODING MULTISYLLABIC WORDS: PREFIXES AND SUFFIXESScience of Reading Aligned an
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 4th 5th Grade Reading Fluency Intervention Fluency Passages & Comprehension

4th 5th Grade Reading Fluency Intervention Fluency Passages & Comprehension

4th & 5th Grade Fluency Reading Intervention designed for students—especially those with reading challenges and dyslexia—who can decode words accurately but still struggle to read smoothly, automatically, and with understanding. Once decoding is secure, the next step in reading intervention is explicit, targeted fluency instruction. Fluency is more than speed — it’s reading with accuracy, automaticity, and expression, freeing the brain to focus on meaning. Grounded in the Science of Reading
Preview of Benchmark Advance Bundle, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

Benchmark Advance Bundle, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade

PLEASE NOTE: PASSAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED. IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE PASSAGES YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THE BENCHMARK ADVANCE PROGRAM. Please confirm that you have the corresponding passage titles before purchasing this resource. Passages can be found either online in the INTERVENTION DROP DOWN WINDOW, or in the soft cover Fluency book in your Intervention Binder. Intended to support the BENCHMARK ADVANCE FLUENCY PASSAGES 2nd-6th Grade This BUNDLE includes the following 4 resources:Benchmark Advanc
Preview of Benchmark Advance Fluency Fourth Grade, Benchmark Advance Fifth Grade

Benchmark Advance Fluency Fourth Grade, Benchmark Advance Fifth Grade

A READING COMPREHENSION and FLUENCY supplement designed to support the Benchmark Fluency series. PLEASE NOTE: PASSAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED. IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE PASSAGES YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THE BENCHMARK ADVANCE PROGRAM. Please confirm that you have the corresponding passage titles before purchasing this resource. Passages can be found either online in the INTERVENTION DROP DOWN WINDOW, or in the soft cover Fluency book in your Intervention Binder. Intended to support the BENCHMARK ADV
Preview of Phonics Intervention for Older Student Phonics Worksheets for Grade 3

Phonics Intervention for Older Student Phonics Worksheets for Grade 3

Looking for high-interest, no-prep reading intervention activities to support your upper elementary students with long vowels, r-controlled and diphthong vowel patterns? This powerful bundle includes two targeted resources that focus on decoding and comprehending. This phonics intervention has it all!The first resource offers 65 independent decoding lessons—more than just worksheets, these structured, Science of Reading-aligned activities teach essential decoding strategies through explicit, foc
Preview of Benchmark Advance 2nd Grade

Benchmark Advance 2nd Grade

A READING COMPREHENSION and FLUENCY supplement designed to support the Benchmark Fluency series. PLEASE NOTE: PASSAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED. IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE PASSAGES YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THE BENCHMARK ADVANCE PROGRAM. Please confirm that you have the corresponding passage titles before purchasing this resource. Passages can be found either online in the INTERVENTION DROP DOWN WINDOW, or in the soft cover Fluency book in your Intervention Binder. Intended to support the BENCHMARK
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 Silent E Final E Long Vowel Reading Intervention with Comprehension Passages

Silent E Final E Long Vowel Reading Intervention with Comprehension Passages

Want even more support? Check out the Complete Vowel Pattern Mega Bundle for decoding and comprehension passages all in one place! Looking for high-interest, no-prep reading intervention activities to support your upper elementary students with long vowel teams? This powerful bundle includes two targeted resources that focus on decoding and comprehending Silent E Final E Long Vowel Sounds. INCLUDES 25 INDEPENDENT PHONICS ACTIVITIES!The first resource offers 13 independent decoding lessons—more
Preview of Orton-Gillingham Aligned Reading Intervention A Phonics Intervention

Orton-Gillingham Aligned Reading Intervention A Phonics Intervention

Close foundational reading gaps with this structured, explicit phonics and spelling system designed to build confident, independent readers. This Science of Reading-aligned intervention provides a clear, step-by-step routine to teach students how to decode and spell—moving from early skills to more advanced vowel patterns with consistency and confidence. Grounded in structured literacy principles, including the Orton-Gillingham approach, instruction is systematic, multisensory, and cumulativ
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 Benchmark Advance Third Grade

Benchmark Advance Third Grade

A READING COMPREHENSION and FLUENCY supplement designed to support the Benchmark Fluency series. PLEASE NOTE: PASSAGES ARE NOT INCLUDED. IN ORDER TO OBTAIN THE PASSAGES YOU MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THE BENCHMARK ADVANCE PROGRAM. Please confirm that you have the corresponding passage titles before purchasing this resource. Passages can be found either online in the INTERVENTION DROP DOWN WINDOW, or in the soft cover Fluency book in your Intervention Binder. There never seems to be enough time f
Preview of Second Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Famous People Level L

Second Grade Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Famous People Level L

This no prep, leveled Guided Reading Bundle is the perfect resource to use to help your students who are reading at  Levels L and M. Dive into the fascinating world of Women and Men Trailblazers with these 10 high-interest, low-readability passages. A perfect solution for students who are reading below grade level but seek interesting, age-appropriate material. Each unit includes vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing prompts to meet all your below level students' instructional needs. De
Preview of Spelling Strategies-Elkonin Boxes and Letter Tiles

Spelling Strategies-Elkonin Boxes and Letter Tiles

Hands-on, multi sensory approaches to teaching or "reteaching" spelling and phonics. These strategies are designed to support any CVC or CVC Blend list of spelling words. It is also an excellent way to build a solid spelling foundation. This intervention includes: -An explicit approach to teaching Spelling and Phonics for short vowel sounds -Elkonin Sound Boxes -A short vowel sound/symbol card -Printable letter tiles (A-Z) that can be color-coded for vowel and consonant blending -A list of the
Preview of 3rd Grade Reading Fluency Intervention Fluency Passages & Comprehension Set 1

3rd Grade Reading Fluency Intervention Fluency Passages & Comprehension Set 1

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 4th Grade Reading Fluency Intervention Fluency Passages & Comprehension

4th Grade Reading Fluency Intervention Fluency Passages & Comprehension

4th Grade Fluency Reading Intervention designed for students—especially those with reading challenges and dyslexia—who can decode words accurately but still struggle to read smoothly, automatically, and with understanding. Once decoding is secure, the next step in reading intervention is explicit, targeted fluency instruction. Fluency is more than speed — it’s reading with accuracy, automaticity, and expression, freeing the brain to focus on meaning. Grounded in the Science of Reading and
Preview of 3rd Grade Reading Fluency Intervention Fluency Passages & Comprehension.Set 2

3rd Grade Reading Fluency Intervention Fluency Passages & Comprehension.Set 2

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
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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.