Katerina Malone – Dyslexia Intervention Specialist & Structured Literacy Expert
I am Katerina Malone, a dyslexia intervention specialist trained in structured literacy through the Slingerland Institute. In 2024, I completed my first year of Slingerland training to support children with dyslexia and learning challenges. With a BA in Linguistics and over 15 years of experience in higher education multimedia and publishing, I use the science of reading and technology to help kids reach their learning potential.
The Slingerland lesson format incorporates key components of the Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic-Motor modalities for successful learning in a structured integrated lesson:
manuscript and cursive Handwriting reinforcing the kinesthetic-motor pathways for neurological integration
new vocabulary and articulation skills through the daily Question Of The Day
Visual Cards, Decoding, Reading & Comprehension
Auditory spelling on a chart, board and paper, leading to a dictation sentence/paragraph
The instruction progresses from the smallest unit of sight, sound, and feel - the letter/grapheme - to larger units of words, phrases and sentences. In each lesson, new concepts are introduced in a structured and sequential manner, and tailored to the needs of the individual student.
The Slingerland Approach incorporates all of the five pillars promoted by the National Reading Panel and the Science of Reading - Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension. And unlike most other Orton-Gillingham based programs, it also includes a handwriting component - which additionally reinforces the kinesthetic-motor pathways required for successful neurological integration.
Slingerland is also accredited by the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC) and the International Dyslexia Association (IDA).
Based in Lamorinda, I offer personalized support to children struggling with reading, writing, and emotional needs. I’m committed to helping your child succeed academically and emotionally.
Services:
Structured Literacy and Dyslexia Intervention
Personalized Learning Plans
Expertise in the Slingerland Approach and the Science of Reading
Direct and explicit instruction in cursive and manuscript Handwriting