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Mission Statement
Language 2 Literacy provides the most effective literacy training to students beginning with initial language acquisition to High School commencement. We enrich each student’s language skills with individualized programming selected from education methods best suited to the student’s unique learning style. Our process begins with a detailed evaluation and consultation. Our comprehensive approach includes parents from the initial assessment of the student’s ability and learning style, with ongoing conferencing and reinforcement of the skills learned by the student through the Language 2 Literacy training. Our Staff
Jill D’Braunstein M.A., CCC-SLP
Jill earned her Master’s Degree in Communicative Disorders from CSU Los Angeles. She is a California DCA licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and is certified by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.Jill began her career in Speech Pathology in the hospital setting specializing in Tracheostomy and Ventilator dependent patients. She then gravitated to her specialty in treating speech and language deficiencies in children from 12 months to 12 years. After working with young children, she noticed a trend with the majority of her clients in the area of reading. This prompted Jill to closely study language dynamics as they pertain to reading and has developed a high level of expertise in treating those with reading deficiencies. As an SLP, Jill also specializes in articulation disorders, phonology, auditory processing and language delays.
In her spare time Jill enjoys relaxing with good friends and family. She resides in Orange with her husband and 3 children.
Stacy Simmerman, M.A.
Stacy earned her M.A. in English from Claremont Graduate University and her B.A. in English from the University of California, Irvine. After earning her graduate degree, she began teaching at Santa Ana College and the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising. She teaches a variety of classes including basic and developmental writing, freshman composition, children’s literature, and critical thinking. She also works as a private tutor. Her goal for the summer writing program is to motivate students to see writing as a fun, creative outlet as well as a powerful tool that will help them succeed inside of the classroom and out. Stacy’s teaching methodologies focus on skill development, increased confidence, and enjoyment.
Stacy lives in Santa Ana with her husband Ryan and their two dogs. In her spare time,
she enjoys running, hiking, walking her dogs, and spending time with her family and friends.
Kendal Dudley, M.S.
Kendal is a credentialed teacher who holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arizona, and has a valid Professional Clear Multiple Subject California Teaching Credential with a Supplementary English Credential (K-9). She also has her M.S. in Educational Leadership from National University and her C.L.A.D. (Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development) Certificate from the University of San Diego. Kendal has taught elementary school in Temecula Valley Unified School District and Tustin Unified School District for eleven years. She is currently an RtI (Response to Intervention) teacher in Tustin Unified School District. She works with struggling students in small groups to help them become more confident and successful readers. Kendal grew up in Orange and now lives in North Tustin with her husband and their two children. She loves playing tennis and spending time with her friends and family.
Specialized Training:
-Lindamood-Bell (Seeing Stars)
-Touch Phonics
-DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills)
