Lori Guscio
Bluffton,SC
Summary
Experienced educational therapist utilizing multisensory, direct, and explicit instruction techniques to support young students with specific learning differences. Proficient in developing personalized lesson plans to effectively address areas of weakness, enabling students to achieve success and enhance self-assurance. Demonstrates patience and empathy towards struggling learners, recognizing their unique needs. Skilled at fostering a positive self-image in students, acknowledging the value of their beautifully crafted brains shaped by a loving God.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Orton Gillingham Associate
Savannah Dyslexia/Cross Schools
06.2024 - Current
- Associate OGA under Fellow OGA, Casey Welch (Savannah Dyslexia). Applying for OGA Certification in May of 2025
- The Orton Gillingham Approach is a direct, explicit, multisensory, structured, sequential, diagnostic, and prescriptive way to teach literacy.
- Completing 100 hour practicum at Cross Schools
- Practicum includes: evaluation of formal testing data and administration of informal assessments, writing and administering OGA lesson plans to address the specific needs of individual students
- Maintain detailed records of student progress, using data to inform future instruction and target areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with parents to support student learning and address any academic or behavioral concerns.
Teacher Assistant
Cross Schools
08.2022 - Current
- 2022-2024 - 2nd grade TA: provided support to the teachers and struggling students in multiple classrooms
- Small group and individualized multisensory instruction in mathematics and ELA
- 2024-present: provide support to the classroom teacher and students
- Small group instruction for phonemic awareness using Heggerty and UFLI curriculums
- Administration of benchmark testing in Dibbles and Fountas and Pinnell
- Developed strong relationships with students, fostering a positive and supportive learning atmosphere.
Substitute Teacher
Hilton Head Christian Academy
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
- Established relationships with students across grade levels.
- Facilitated a positive classroom environment for fostering student participation.
Owner
Lori Guscio Photography & Design
01.2002 - 01.2020
- Photographer specializing in: natural light photography, children/family portraiture, sports photography, custom card and invitation design.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines.
- Contributing writer/photographer to The Bluffton Breeze Magazine
- Edited and proofread materials to ensure clarity and coherence in final submissions.
- Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator
Owner
The Munchkin Junction Kids Consignment Sale
01.2011 - 12.2017
- Successfully managed, created and promoted all aspects of the consignment sale including website development, e-communication, advertising, social media, consignment software operation, client and vendor relations, retail services and charitable donation coordination
- Worked with more than 80 consignors and volunteers per season while successfully organizing over 6000 inventory items
Club Manager, Property Owner/Member Contact, Event Coordinator, Marketing Director
The Club at Shell Hall
01.2006 - 12.2011
- Managed, coordinated, promoted all aspects of Club activities including newsletters, e-communication, invitations, and event planning
Marketing Director, Special Events Coordinator
Legacy Companies
01.2001 - 12.2010
- Managed marketing, photography and graphic content for land developments, residential and commercial construction projects and real estate sales partners
- Managed all aspects of event planning for special events
NILD Educational Therapist
NILD
08.1998 - 04.2000
- Level 1 therapist
- Worked independently with students to address underlying causes of learning difficulties using a language-based educational therapy targeting weaknesses in processing, memory, attention, oral and written language, reading, spelling and math
- Collaborated with psychologist and parents
Education
Certified/Orton Gillingham Approach - Orton Gillingham Approach
Savannah Dyslexia, Casey Welsh, ATF/OGA
Savannah, GA05-2025
Educational Therapist Level 1 -
National Institute For Learning Development (NILD)
Suffolk, VA07-1998
Graduate coursework - Human Growth & Development, Counseling & Personality Theories and Ethics, Roles & Law: Counseling/School Psychology
The Citadel
CharlestonB.S. - Psychology
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC12-1997
Skills
- Orton Gillingham Associate
- NILD Level 1
- Analysis of formal neuropsychological evaluations
- Administering and evaluating informal student assessments
- Organization, preparation and collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Working with children and parents
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving and creative thinking
Timeline
Orton Gillingham Associate
Savannah Dyslexia/Cross Schools
06.2024 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Cross Schools
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Hilton Head Christian Academy
09.2017 - 03.2020
Owner
The Munchkin Junction Kids Consignment Sale
01.2011 - 12.2017
Club Manager, Property Owner/Member Contact, Event Coordinator, Marketing Director
The Club at Shell Hall
01.2006 - 12.2011
Owner
Lori Guscio Photography & Design
01.2002 - 01.2020
Marketing Director, Special Events Coordinator
Legacy Companies
01.2001 - 12.2010
NILD Educational Therapist
NILD
08.1998 - 04.2000
Certified/Orton Gillingham Approach - Orton Gillingham Approach
Savannah Dyslexia, Casey Welsh, ATF/OGA
Educational Therapist Level 1 -
National Institute For Learning Development (NILD)
Graduate coursework - Human Growth & Development, Counseling & Personality Theories and Ethics, Roles & Law: Counseling/School Psychology
The Citadel
B.S. - Psychology
College of Charleston
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