Marilyn Wardrop has been involved with teaching children with dyslexia and learning disabilities for twenty three years as a therapeutic Orton-Gillingham tutor. She was aware of many different teaching aids, techniques and mnemonic devices to assist these children in learning basic skills in mathematics. It was only by teaching math with the manipulatives and the three part lesson that she was able to assure each student would be successful and independent while working on their math skills and curriculum.
As a parent of a child with a learning disability, Marilyn has worked in the community to promote "support and effective teaching techniques" for children with learning disabilities by serving in a variety of capacities.
This is Marilyn receiving
the Carl L. Kline Award.
Presenting is IDA,
President Paul Barbeau
Marilyn's Credentials
President, Learning Disabilities Association of B.C., Surrey Chapter
President, Orton Dyslexia Society, BC Branch ( now the International Dyslexia Association)
Co-Founder and Owner of Lower Mainland Tutorial Services in 1987
Certified Instructor in Math with Manipulatives, Level 1 and Level 2
The Dr. and Mrs. Carl L. Kline Award for Outstanding Service in the Field of Dyslexia presented by the International Dyslexia Association on Sept. 26, 2002.
A Founding Director and Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Therapeutic Tutors (Orton-Gillingham) 1997
Marilyn is also available for out of town workshops for groups.
"Having done many 3rd and 4th year math courses it has been interesting to go back
And "see" through this hands-on approach how we get the results. I can see where this
approach can go with higher math, and I look forward to exploring that."
"The workshop was excellent. I was asked to help out in September at my child's school.
This workshop will make my time there….well let's just say I will be of good service to them."
