Susan E. Miller

Susan E. Miller is a recognized speaker and expert educator in the field of Dyslexia. With over 30 years experience, she has presented at national and regional International Dyslexia Association conferences, Association of Special Education Schools in NJ (ASAH), and Parent Teacher Organization meetings on the topic of Dyslexia. Susan earned a dual Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities and Reading from New York University Steinhardt School. She went on to earn her Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant certification from Rutgers University School of Education which allowed her to conduct educational evaluations for the past 15 years. Susan is a Credentialed Wilson Dyslexia Therapist and a certified Wilson Foundations presenter. She is a LETRS credentialed local trainer (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) and a certified trainer for the Acadience family of reading and math screening tools. Susan has been the Assistant Director, Robinowitz Education Center, for the past 7 years and in that capacity has developed numerous workshops for parents and educators.

• MA, Special Education: Learning Disabilities and Reading, New York University, New York
• BA, English and Political Science, Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Post Graduate Work:
  • Harvard School of Education
  • Rutgers Graduate School of Education
  • Bank Street College

• Orton-Gillingham based programs: Wilson Reading System- Certified Dyslexia Therapist and Certified Foundations Presenter; LETRS- Certified Regional Trainer; Certified Mentor for Dynamic Measurement Group (DIBELS) Lindamood-Bell –Seeing Stars, and Project Read – Framing Your Thoughts.
• Comprehension/Metacognitive based programs: University of Kansas – Strategy Training and Developing Metacognitive Skills - Neuhaus.
• Approved Provider for the International Dyslexia Association as an Educational Diagnostician NJ licensed Learning Disability Teacher-Consultant
• Author of the M’s of Math , Early Childhood Institute , and The Cost of Dyscalculia workshops and Is My Child Dyslexic? presentation

• International Dyslexia Association - New Jersey Branch  |  Board Member [1992 - Present]

Assistant Director | New Jersey licensed Learning Disability Teacher -Consultant and Trainer | Ann Robinowitz Education Center [2014- present]

The Robinowitz Education Center, formerly the Newgrange Education Center, is a private, non-profit institution that offers educational evaluations, consultation services, professional development and tutoring. The center is dedicated to serving individuals with language-based learning disabilities and providing expert training to educators throughout the world. It is a New
Jersey certified provider of professional development, and is accredited by the International Dyslexia Association, Wilson Reading and Sopris West (LETRS – Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling). The Robinowitz Center is proud to work in partnership with The College of New Jersey’s Literacy Advancement Project by providing evaluations to children in high-risk communities.

• Administer educational and diagnostic assessments, formal and informal, to individuals that seek out the services of the Robinowitz Education Center.
• Recommend effective teaching methods and technology for students identified as having specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia.
• Oversee the caseload of individuals that are tutored at the Education Center.
• Consult with families and school districts throughout New Jersey regarding the implementation of specialized interventions for individuals with language based learning disabilities.
• Train teachers in public and private schools throughout New Jersey, and those that attend professional development workshops at the Education Center.
• Consult with school leaders throughout New Jersey on the topics of dyslexia and best practices in reading interventions.

Learning Disability Teacher - Consultant  |  The Newgrange School, New Jersey [2006 - 2014]

The Newgrange School is a private, state-approved special education school for students with language-based learning difficulties.

• Administer educational assessments, formal and informal, to students at the Newgrange School.
• Plan appropriate placements and recommend effective teaching methods for students.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plans for private individuals seeking assistance from the Newgrange Education Center.

Learning Disability Specialist/Remediation Teacher |  Stephen Gaynor School, New York City [1991 - 2005]

Private K-8 school for learning disabled students, as well as students diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Development Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

• Administer educational assessments, formal and informal, to students biannually.
• Plan appropriate placements and recommend effective teaching methods for students.
• Plan and Co-teach Reading, Writing, and Spelling lessons with new teachers.
• Instruct a caseload of students for remedial purposes in Reading, Spelling, Writing, Study Skills, and Test-preparation.
• Motivate and build the confidence of students using a variety of positive reinforcement techniques and self-advocacy skills.
• Train new and assistant teachers in Orton-Gillingham based programs.
• Consult with head teachers, administrators, and parents regarding student placement, progress and recommendations for structuring home environment for effective homework activities.
• Write annual progress reports for remedial students that provide descriptive detail regarding learning style, effective teaching methods and materials.
• Create annual Summer Reading list for students.
• Integrate technology into the Reading/Spelling/Writing curriculum.
• Identify and review new Reading/Writing/Spelling curriculums.
• Special Duties/Responsibilities
  • Trainer and literacy coach for Teachers throughout New Jersey school districts
  • Presenter for the New Jersey International Dyslexia Association Fall Conferences
  • Coordinated and edited the Self-Study report on behalf of Newgrange, Inc. for their New Jersey Association of Independent School Accreditation application
  • Write posts and articles for The Laurel School and Robinowitz Education Center websites
  • Served as Chairperson of Reading Committee for the New York Association of Independent Schools Certification Process on behalf of the Stephen Gaynor School
  • Member of Child Study Team for The Stephen Gaynor School

Private Tutor  |  K-12  [1992 - 2015]

• Approved by the International Dyslexia Association as an Educational Evaluator and Tutor
• Provide instruction for Private and Public School students in New York and New Jersey in the areas of Decoding, Comprehension, Spelling, Writing, Study Skills, English, Social Studies, and Test-preparation
• Consult with parents and classroom teachers regarding assessment of needs and recommended course of action in order to remediate areas of weakness and build upon areas of strength
• Teach and encourage self-advocacy skills of students and parents.

Articles written and published for the New Jersey IDA branch’s website, Education-themed articles written for parents and published in regional magazines such as Metuchen Life, LinkedIn articles on topics ranging from The Summer Reading Dilemma to the most recent Learning at a Standstill