Brilliant Literacy Foundations
About
My name is Robert Belden and I have been teaching since 2005 in both public and private schools.
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In the fall of 2021 I enrolled in the University of Florida Graduate Certificate Program in dyslexia so that I could learn to help my students that were having difficulty in reading and writing.
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At the University of Florida I discovered a wealth of knowledge on the science of reading, and clinical methods that are supported by research for helping students to become expert readers.
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After putting these methods into practice, I was astonished by how fast my students advanced in their reading.
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Inspired by the results I was seeing, in June of 2023 I decided to leave the classroom and become a full time independent provider of structured literacy/dyslexia support.
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Since then, I have continued to see incredible results in one student after another, and have continued to grow my expertise in the science of reading.
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You can learn more about me at my personal website.​​
Personalized Support
Working with students one on one allows me to personalize instruction for each student's unique needs. Each concept is taught explicitly so that students can systematically build their understanding of letters, sounds, spelling, reading, and writing.
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Each intensive lesson is one hour in duration. With two weekly sessions, students are able to make rapid gains in literacy.
I deliver all of my sessions online over Zoom. When you work with me, you never need to drive to an office or sit in a waiting room.
Free Consultation
Every child is different. I offer a free thirty minute consultation so that you can share with me your concerns about your child's reading and writing and ask any questions you have.
One of the most important things I learned in my time as a teacher is that learning happens through relationship and rapport. The consultation is a great way for us to get to know each other, and for me to learn how to best connect with and advocate for your child.
Literacy Assessment Report
Before our first session, I work with your child to complete assessments in reading, writing, and phonological awareness that allow me to gain an in depth understanding of what concepts need to be taught and what skills need to be developed.
I compile my findings from these assessments into a report that outlines your child's needs and my instructional plan. This report can be shared with your child's teacher or the reading specialist at your school
After our first thirty sessions, I conduct follow up assessments and complete a follow up report that includes data showing the results of intervention as well as recommendations for continuing support.
Personalized Curriculum
Each session is planned and delivered for your child in consideration of their own individual needs. My instruction is rooted in the research based clinical intervention model for intensive dyslexia intervention, developed at the University of Florida.
In addition to instructional materials developed at the University of Florida I also draw on additional research based resources so that I can provide support that meets the specific needs for every individual that I work with.