Emily Hickman, M.S.Ed

Hometown: 

• Bronxville, New York

Educational Background: 

• B.S. in Educational Studies and Spanish from Colgate University
• M.S.Ed in Childhood Dual Language General and Special Education from Bank Street College 

Previous Work / Teaching Experience:

• Classroom educator for 7 years in NY,  including two years in public school and five years in a private school for students with language-based learning disabilities. 

Specialized Training / Area of Expertise: 

• New York State Teaching Certifications:

1-6 General Education, 1-6 Special Education, Bilingual Extension

• Over 120 hours of training through the Academy of Orton Gillingham Practitioners and Educators + a 100 hour supervised practicum toward Associate level certification
• Trained in Preventing Academic Failure (OG-based) and Teaching Basic Writing Skills

What I Do at EtB:

• Deliver Orton-Gillingham Intervention
• Provide student support services: academic testing, student observations, assistance with IEP meetings and accommodation plans
• Support learning specialists with Orton-Gillingham lesson planning and technology
• Lead monthly EtB team meetings on literacy-focused topics
• Manage EtB social media accounts
• EtB Specialist since 2018

Hobbies:

• Singing, baking, board games, outdoor activities

What inspires my work with students:

• I feel so lucky to be a part of the Orton-Gillingham community and am extremely passionate about teaching students to read! I want to spread the knowledge of this evidence-based practice, as I believe all students should have access to it. The best part of working one-on-one is having the flexibility to approach learning in fun and creative ways that work for each individual student.