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Private Practice | Education Specialist/Tutor

Bursting Barriers in Education

Contact Name Maura Shafer

513 West Oakland

Port Washington, WISCONSIN 53074

United States

4145317263

4145317263

Maura Shafer is an Education Specialist with over 30 years of experience in special education as a teacher, interventionist, case manager, diagnostician, advocate, and parent. Services offered include: 1) IEP Paperwork Review & Advocacy Support: Unsure if your child is receiving appropriate accommodations or specially designed instruction? Maura reviews IEPs, evaluations, progress reports, and report cards. Families receive written feedback with clear recommendations, a meeting to review findings, and follow-up support so parents can attend IEP meetings informed and confident. 2) Online Reading Intervention: Targeted, Orton-Gillingham–based online reading intervention for children who struggle with attention and display characteristics of dyslexia, focusing on foundational reading skills and engagement. 3) Parent Course – Navigating the Education System: An asynchronous course covering ADHD, Tier 1–3 supports, referrals and testing, rating scales, cognitive and academic assessments, eligibility, 504 vs. IEP, and understanding the IEP format.


Additional Details


Category of Service Other

Licenses & Accreditations M. Ed. Reading and Learning Disabilities, Cross-Categorical Teaching License - Wisconsin, Structured Literacy Certification, Sonday Reading System, Wilson Reading System, Tier 2 PBIS, HELPS Fluency Program, AVMR Math

Years of Experience 30

Populations Served Children|Adolescents|Parents of Children w/ADHD|Young Adults

Provides Remote Support Yes

Accepts Health Insurance No

AcceptsMethod of Payment Check|PayPal

Sliding Scale Payments Yes