Mary (Robbie) Whisnant
Charlotte ,NC
Summary
I am a skilled Orton-Gillingham Tutor from my work at The Fletcher School. I am adept at creating individual lessons for each of my students and administering those lessons with energy and positivity. I have the ability to engage students with learning differences and help these students gain the skills needed to read and write for information and fun.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Orton-Gillingham Tutor
The Fletcher School
Charlotte, NC
01.2024 - Current
I serve children and families by offering one-on-one tutoring in language tutorial and written expression. I work with elementary age children.
I received my Orton-Gillingham training at The Fletcher School in Charlotte, NC in July, 2023. I am currently in the practicum process to gain my certification in the Orton-Gillingham method of instruction at the Associate level. I am being followed by Joanie Gerkin, an Orton-Gillingham fellow and instructor.
Lower School Substitute Teacher
Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte, NC
10.2018 - Current
Assist lead teachers at CCDS with classroom routines and instruction on an on-call, day to day basis.
Lead extra-curricular classes as a substitute for instructors when needed. Classes have included Art, French and music.
Education
Early Childhood Intervention And Family Support - NC Teaching Certification in Birth/Kindergarten
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.1998
BS - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC12.1991
Saint Mary's College
Raleigh, NC1988
High School Diploma -
Charlotte Country Day School
Charlotte, NC06.1987
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Creative Thinking
- Knowledge and understanding of the Science of Reading
- Ability to work with students with learning differences
Timeline
Orton-Gillingham Tutor
The Fletcher School
01.2024 - Current
Lower School Substitute Teacher
Charlotte Country Day School
10.2018 - Current
Early Childhood Intervention And Family Support - NC Teaching Certification in Birth/Kindergarten
Appalachian State University
BS - Political Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Saint Mary's College
High School Diploma -
Charlotte Country Day School