Lynne McCarthy

My name is Lynne McCarthy, and I am passionate about all things literacy - the latest theories, cutting-edge technology, and newest programs, curriculums, and methods. I love it all. I also feel that teaching a child or adolescent to read and write is not only a privilege but a joy. Nothing makes me happier than knowing at the close of a lesson, my student engaged fully in the learning process. Engagement is the key, so sessions are filled with interactive activities and games. For example, if a student has an interest in Minecraft, horses, or the Red Sox, the particular passion is interwoven into the custom-made lesson so that needs are met while engagement and fun reign high.  

Although I stay current with best practices, I use Orton-Gillingham (O-G), an evidence-based approach, for teaching phonological and phonemic awareness, the alphabetic principle, decoding, phonics, vocabulary through morphology, fluency, comprehension, writing, conventions, grammar, and spelling. This dependable structure, with its guiding principles in tandem with a creative, flexible attitude, sets me apart from other O-G teachers. My areas of excellence include: first, combining research-based methods and programs with individualized O-G instruction to help children achieve their academic goals and second, creating child-centered, developmentally appropriate, multisensory lessons delivered in an engaging manner.