My name is Andrew Snyder and I am the reading specialist here at Holy Family School. As the reading specialist, I am here to help our young learners with the skills they need to be successful in their academic career. My patience and out of the box thinking allows me to bring a different perspective to each individual student and their specific needs.
 
Professional Experience:

• M.Ed. Reading
  • Widener University Chester, Pennsylvania
•  Reading Specialist Certification
  • Widener University Chester, Pennsylvania
• B.A. in Elementary Education & B.A. in Early Childhood Education
  • Widener University Chester, Pennsylvania
     
• Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification
  • Wilson Language Training

Educational Philosophy:
I believe that a structured multisensory approach to learning provides students with the best possible chance to be successful. I utilize the Orton-Gillingham approach to teaching with direct and explicit instruction. Over the last 80 years, this approach has garnered great success with students whose needs require more individualized attention than what can be expected with whole class instruction. When you combine this scientific approach with patience, compassion, and understanding, you have a recipe for success.