ABOUT TANJA E. SUTTON

I am a credentialed SPED teacher and Orton Gillingham reading specialist with a Master's in Special Education. I have 11+ years of diverse experience tutoring K-12 special needs students whose learning profile does not fit the traditional teaching model.

I blend various multi-sensory, research-based programs to fit my students’ learning profile so they can gain confidence in their ability to learn. Together, we build the following skills underpinning success in school and life: reading, written and oral communication, math, organization, critical thinking, social thinking, effective use of tools, and self-advocacy.

As a mother, sister, friend, and teacher of intelligent individuals who struggled in school, I understand what it is like to be in a school setting where your earnest efforts usually don’t lead to positive results, often leaving students overwhelmed, underestimated, and misunderstood. It’s thrilling to show these students their exceptional grit, true potential, and unique qualities that a test cannot measure. When given the right circumstances and tools, many of my students develop an earnest desire to learn, not just for a “good grade”. My students often discover they are, in fact, like diamonds: rare and incredibly strong.