Evidence-Based Structured Literacy Solutions for Struggling Readers & Individuals with Dyslexia
Doctorate-level Dyslexia Specialist | Professor | Advocate for Struggling Readers
Doctorate in Special Education with a specialization in Literacy and Dyslexia
Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction
University Professor & Teacher Coach
“Marissa has the key to unlock my brain!”
“She is truly the best of the best!”
“Anyone would be lucky to have her.”
Uses a Science of Reading (SOR) approach grounded in decades of reading research
Provides structured literacy instruction aligned with Orton-Gillingham principles
Delivers multisensory, explicit, and systematically sequenced lessons
Teaches skills in a logical, cumulative progression to build strong foundations
Incorporates frequent, guided practice opportunities within each session
Provides immediate, high-quality corrective feedback to support accuracy
Focuses on mastery, retention, and confident skill application over time
