EXPERIENCE AND EMPATHY

It’s the magic combination that inspires me to embrace the genius inside every child throughout their educational journey—from early readers to graduating high school seniors.

Experienced Educator

Your child’s imagination and resilience drive my passion to instill a life-long love of reading, writing and learning. And because every child is unique, my approach to enriching their educational experience is exclusively tailored to their personal needs and learning styles. I work with both gifted students and students with learning differences, incorporating their distinctive strengths and interests to complement a learning discipline grounded in achieving a growth mindset.
CHARLIE & ROCKY'S STORY
  • DIBELS
  • DRA Reading Assessment
  • Fountas and Pinnell Reading Assessment
  • Orton-Gillingham
  • Phono-Graphix and Phonovisual
  • Read Naturally®
  • Wilson Fundations®

Education, Skills and Training

Dr. Simon earned her Doctorate in Special Education from American University.

She also has a Masters in Special Education from Boston College and is a graduate of the Columbia Teacher's College Reading and Writing Summer Institute.

Dr. Simon is proud to have been associated with the Maret School, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, The Primary Day School, Sheridan School, and Barrie Day School—all located within the Washington, DC metropolitan region.