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For more than 20 years Renie has been involved helping adults and children to
improve reading and math skills. She has accumulated thousands of volunteer hours
in several schools, provided after school tutoring, established summer reading
programs, continued to explore techniques for helping these students, and pursued
certifications in a number of methods. She has received numerous awards,
recognitions, and recommendations as a result of these activities.
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Awards / Recognition / Recommendations
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1998 - 1999 Davis Dyslexia Correction courses culminating in
certification and licensing as a Facilitator.
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1997 United Way 15th annual Golden Rule Award nominee.
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1997 "Mrs. Smith personifies the ideal in school volunteers. Her years
of experience in working with students with reading disorders, her practical
knowledge and familiarity with students, and her awareness of current educational
trends and 'best practices' have proven invaluable... She teaches not only the
students, but also the teachers. She is generous with her time, energy and
resources. She is unfailingly professional and respectful when dealing with
students and staff, and always a joy to work with and learn from." R.M.,
Teacher.
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1997 "Mrs. Smith is a consummate volunteer. Her expertise is exceptional
and her work is exemplary." E. J. A., Teacher.
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1996 Teaching the Total Reading Process, Fresno Pacific University,
Edna Williams, Instructor.
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1996 Title I/LAP Parent Involvement Award, Liberty School District
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1995 Keeping Current with Slingerland, Seattle Pacific University
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1994 Second Year Continuum Instruction the Slingerland Method, Seattle
Pacific University
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1993 "Renie was exceptional. I considered her to be my most able
volunteer. Renie made every effort to improve her skills and increase her
knowledge. She took a Slingerland course during the summer of 1992 and joined me
in a Total Reading course in the fall of 1992. She was especially interested in
the learning disabled student. Her rapport was excellent with these students and
she had very positive behavior management skills." K.S.F., Teacher
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1993 "Mrs. Smith spent the majority of her time this year with emergent
readers in the first grade. She is very adept at the teaching of phonetic skills,
having been trained in the Slingerland methods and the Total Reading program.
Each student with which she has worked has made great gains in their ability to
read. The students have grown very fond of Mrs. Smith. She is patient, friendly,
and can also get all students to cooperate and do their work." G.B.,
Reading Specialists
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1993 "I have been most impressed with Mrs. Smith's interest in, and
understanding of, the reading process. She took a class on reading instruction
with our staff last year. She brought her own manual and used the strategies
with first graders. Children made good progress. Mrs. Smith has been a
supportive, concerned and active parent. She is knowledgeable, articulate and
conscientious." C.B., Principal.
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1992 Slingerland Institute Introductory Course
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1985 "On behalf of the students, staff, and administration at Stevens
Middle School I would like to thank you for all your efforts in helping Stevens
to be a better place for kids. You have been selected as the "Parent
Volunteer of the Year" J.P.N., Principal
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To e-mail Renie directly click on this link: renie@meadowbrook-education.com
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