Natalie holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching from Wright State University. She has over 20 years of public school, private school, and homeschool teaching experience, having taught grades K-8 in all subjects.  As a child who struggled with spelling and reading in early education and a mother of children with learning differences, she has a heart for those with unique learning paths and a passion for educational intervention. 

As a private tutor, Natalie is a specially trained administrator of The Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement. She is trained in the Barton Reading and Spelling System which uses the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction.  She also uses multi-sensory and structured math strategies to help students succeed in foundational math skills and math facts mastery.  Private tutoring has been one of her most rewarding endeavors in education because nothing is greater than witnessing struggling students achieve success and build confidence. She is beyond thrilled to apply these same strategies as a tutor at The Learning Habitat and considers it an honor to be a part of such a unique and essential resource for our homeschooling community. Natalie is looking forward to building great relationships with her students and families as they grow in confidence and knowledge.