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Pryor Rayburn

Pryor is an educator who is passionate about supporting students with dyslexia and helping all children learn to read through a Structured Literacy approach.
charlotte, north-carolina, united-states
author, blogger, educator, trainer
literacy, training
dyslexia

Summary

Pryor Rayburn serves as the Director of the Lower School Educational Resource Program at Charlotte Country Day School.  Pryor graduated from Davidson College, and she is pursuing a Master of Education degree in Special Education, Orton Gillingham.  Pryor is a Fellow-in-Training and Certified member of the Orton Gillingham Academy and a Certified Academic Language Practitioner with ALTA.  Prior to her director role, she was an Orton Gillingham tutor and elementary school teacher.  As former president of the North Carolina Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, she is dedicated to supporting students with dyslexia. Pryor is also passionate about helping all students learn to read with a focus on Structured Literacy in every classroom. Pryor lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and two children.

ACHIEVEMENTS
  • Founder of Orton Gillingham Mama
  • Co-Founder of Ready Reader Decodables

Qualifications

Education

  • Pursuing Master of Education degree in Special Education, Orton Gillingham (2021-2022)
  • Bachelor of Arts Davidson College (2004)

Certifications

  • Fellow-in-Training (The Orton Gillingham Academy) 2021-present
  • Certified Member (The Orton Gillingham Academy) 2018-present
  • Certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist (International Dyslexia Association) 2017-present
  • Certified Academic Language Therapist (ALTA) 2010-present

Training & Professional Development

  • Phonological Awareness Course (IMSE) 2021
  • Orton Gillingham Associate Training (AOGPE) (2007)
  • Orton Gillingham Certified Training (AOGPE) (2008)

Professional Memberships/ Associations

  • The Orton Gillingham Academy | Fellow-in-Training and Certified Member 2018-present
  • The International Dyslexia Association (Dyslexia Therapist) 2018-present
  • ALTA | Certified Academic Language Therapist 2010-present

Awards & Honors

  • Faculty Exceptional Performance Award, Charlotte Country Day School, 2019

Professional Experience

  • Director: Charlotte Country Day School, NC (2017-present)
  • Orton Gillingham Language Coach 2021-present
  • President: International Dyslexia Association, NC (2020-2021)
  • Orton Gillingham tutor: Private (2007-2017)
  • Elementary School Teacher (2nd and 3rd grade): 2004-2008

Credits

Books

  • Ready Reader Decodables, Co-author

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