ABOUT US

We are a team of passionate and experienced teachers who share the same goal: to empower students through literacy and help them become confident lifelong learners.

21

years of reading intervention

Our Services

Assessment

  • Formal and comprehensive literacy assessments
  • Informal and ongoing assessments

Remediation and Intervention

  • Individualized literacy programs
  • Instruction by highly qualified educators
  • Current and evidence-based strategies

Training and Professional Development

  • Continuing education for teachers and therapists
  • Parent and caregiver training
  • Informational sessions

SHOULD I WORRY ABOUT MY CHILD?

• persistent baby talk
• does not appreciate rhyme
• difficulty naming letters
• can't syllabicate words

• can't identify beginning sounds
• poor letter-sound correspondence
• difficulty reading CVC words
• difficulty writing letters

• can't decode unfamiliar words
• difficulty understanding Grade 1 texts
• misspells short, easy words

• can't syllabicate multi-syllabic words
• choppy oral reading
• avoids reading out loud

• difficulty identifying main ideas
• avoids reading longer texts
• misspells words previously studied

• does not read to learn
• does not read for pleasure

If your child exhibits two or more of these behaviors, consult a developmental pediatrician and a reading specialist.

Reference: Shaywitz, S. & Shaywitz, J. (2020). Overcoming dyslexia (2nd ed). Alfred A. Knopf

Trainings

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LIST OF TRAININGS

  • ABCs of Reading Training, in partnership with Baler LGU (2024)
  • ABCs of Reading Training at Nicanor Garcia Sr. Elementary School (Pasay). in partnership with Cebuana Lhuillier (2024)
  • ABCs of Reading Training at Olivarez College (2024)
  • ABCs of Reading Training, in partnership with Brgy. Ayala Alabang (2024)
  • ABCs of Reading Training at Jose Rizal Elementary School, in partnership with Rotary Club of Manila and Kabisig ng Kalahi (2025)
  • ABCs of Reading Training in Los Baños, in partnership with Rotary Club of Manila, Rotary Club of Los Baños-Makiling, and Department of Education-Los Baños (2025)
  • ABCs of Reading Training, in partnership with Batang Munti Foundation (2025)
  • Free seminars and webinars in partnership with Reading Association of the Philippines, Homeschool Association of the Philippine Islands, Homeschoolers of the Philippines, Binhi Foundation (2018 - present)
  • Reading assessment and program development
    • Teach for the Philippines Functional Literacy program (2019)
  • Free parent and teacher training with schools (2020-2022)

    • TRAINING PARTNERS

    Our Reading Specialists Team

    CECILE Q. JOCSON

    MSE in Literacy, University of Central Arkansas
    BS Legal Management, Ateneo de Manila University
    Reading Instruction Certificate, UC San Diego Extension

    Trained in:
    Barton Reading and Spelling System
    Handwriting Without Tears
    Lindamood-Bell: LiPS, Seeing Stars, Visualizing and Verbalizing, On Cloud Nine Math
    Making Math Real
    Orton Gillingham, Basic and Advanced
    Project Read

    Special Education Teacher, 5 years (California)
    Reading Clinician, 19 years

    MA. RONA D. ERMITAÑO

    MA Reading Specialist
    MA Elementary Education
    Teachers College, Columbia University
    AB Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
    Trained in Preventing Academic Failure (PAF) program
    Reading Specialist, 18 years

    JOANNA F. MONTINOLA

    MA Education - Monash University
    BS Psychology - Northwestern University
    Registered Educational Therapist and Fellow (Singapore)
    MSL Centre Singapore - Orton-Gillingham Basic and Advanced English Courses
    Trained in the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS) Essential Literacy Approach
    Learning Support Coordinator and Educational Therapist, 7 years

    RAQUEL S. NER

    Associate, Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators (AOGPE)
    Diploma (C) Learning Disorders Management and Child Psychology, Singapore
    AB Psychology- Ateneo de Manila University
    Educational Therapist, MSL-Orton Gillingham Singapore, 3 years
    Orton-Gillingham Math Practitioner
    Reading Clinician, 8 years

    LYRA STELLA V. PANDY

    MA (C) Language and Literacy Education - UP Open University
    Diploma in Language and Literacy Education - UP Open University
    BS Psychology - De La Salle University
    MSL Centre Singapore - Orton-Gillingham Basic and Advanced English Courses
    Pre-school Teacher, 7 years
    Reading Clinician, 11 years

    Reading is a fundamental skill children must master to ensure future academic, social, and professional success. I am grateful for the opportunity to help children with learning differences achieve their goals!

    SHEENA A. AREPENTIDO

    BS Nursing - University of Sto. Tomas
    Certificate in Special Education - UP Open University
    LIteracy Ladder, Multisensory Approach training
    SPED Teacher, 4 years
    Reading Clinician, 5 years

    Reading is important because it keeps our mind active, and it gives us endless knowledge and lessons in life.

    IVY G. RIOTOTAR

    MA Educational Management
    De La Salle University
    20 years in Education
    MSL Centre Singapore, Orton-Gillingham Basic and Advanced English course
    Reading Clinician, 5 years

    Reading expands a child’s world. The look of wonder and spark of interest every time they read something new or interesting are priceless.

    CHRISTINE ONG

    MS Ed Reading, Writing and Literacy - University of Pennsylvania
    Pre-school Teacher
    K-5 After-School Teacher
    Instructional Coaching Manager, Teacher Training and Literacy Program Specialist (Teach For the Philippines), 6 years
    Learning Manager (Phinma Education), 3 years

    “Literacy is a pathway for each child to communicate and participate in the world.”

    RHEA SIBUG-MARIANO

    BS Psychology, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
    Continuing Professional Education, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
    MA Education, Major in SpEd, University of the Philippines Diliman

    “There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.” —Frank Serafini

    RAFA DURAN

    BA Communications & Media Studies - San Beda College Alabang

    Trained in:
    Barton Reading and Spelling System, 3 years
    Visualizing and Verbalizing, 2 years

    Humanities and English Teacher, 4 years
    HS English Literature, History, Writing/Composition Academic Support Teacher, 2 years

    “Our thoughts are like a restless dog kept in an enclosure, running in circles and itching to be let loose just a little. Writing is opening the gate to that enclosure and letting that dog out into the world.”

    THEA ESTEBAN

    BS Psychology, Batch 2024, University of Santo Tomas, RPm

    "To read is to put on new eyes with which to see the world"

    IRENE NEBRES

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administrator Major in Management Batch 1996
    De La Salle University-Dasmariñas

    Our Partners

    OUR CONSULTANTS

    Asian Hospital and Medical Center
    Rm. 107 Medical Office Building
    Tel No. (02) 8771-0585 | 8771-0586
    Clinic Schedule: By Appointment
    Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm


    St. Luke's Medical Center Global City
    Rm. 1012 Medical Arts Building
    Mobile No. (0939) 121 9989
    Tel No. (02) 8789-7700 local 7012
    Clinic Schedule: By Appointment
    Wednesday and Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

    Calamba Doctors Hospital
    Room 311 Medical Arts Building
    Tel No. (049) 8545-0195 local 300


    Asian Hospital and Medical Center
    Rm. 719 Medical Office Building
    Tel No. (02) 8771-9250
    Clinic Schedule: By Appointment


    Neurodevelopmental Center
    De La Salle University Medical Center
    (6346) 8481-8000 or (632) 8988-3100 local 1372

    Suite 506 Medical Offices Building
    Asian Hospital and Medical Center
    Tel No. (0925) 725 4312
    Clinic Schedule: By Appointment


    Pediatrics Unit, UP-PGH Faculty Medical Arts Building
    (FMAB), PGH Compound, Taft Avenue, Manila
    Tel No. (0925) 725 4312
    Clinic Schedule: By Appointment

    Room 216, Makati Medical Center
    Tel. No. (02) 8893-5134
    Mobile No. (0915) 086 2214
    Clinic Schedule: By Appointment
    Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm
    Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm

    Child Neurosciences Center
    Manila Doctors Hospital
    UN Avenue, Manila
    Tel No. (02) 8558-0888 loc. 4526
    Clinic Schedule: By Appointment


    St. Victoria Hospital
    JP Rizal St., Marikina City
    Tel No. (02) 8475-1552 loc 104 | (0922) 885 4521
    Clinic Schedule: By Appointment


    Manila Med Child Developmental Enrichment Center
    U.N. Avenue cor. Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila
    Tel No. 8523-8131 local 7795/7796 | (0917) 652 4453
    Mobile No. (0917) 521 8245
    Clinic Schedule: By Appointment

    Ledesma Group for Neuropsycological Services
    Tel. No. (02) 8470-4417
    rhea.lopa.ramos@gmail.com
    Neuropsychological Evaluations: By Appointment


    Neurodevelopmental Center - St. Luke's Medical Center, Quezon City
    Tel. No. (02) 8727-5463
    Consultations only: By Appointment

    News

    ABCs of Reading Training for Baler Public School Teachers

    From March 21 to March 23, 2024, Ms. Cecilia Jocson and Ms. Lyra Pandy of the Reading Specialists facilitated the ABCs of Reading Training seminar for selected public school teachers of the Municipality of Baler, Aurora Province.

    The Office of Senator Sonny Angara, in coordination with Ms. Elvira “Tootsy” Angara, generously funded the said training program. We extend our thanks to Sen. Sonny and Mrs. Tootsy Angara for their generosity and passion for providing quality education to Filipino youth.

    We also thank the Office of Mayor Rhett Angara for the warm hospitality and support. Most importantly, we thank the talented teachers and hardworking DepED supervisors who took part in the training.

    Together, let us work in uplifting our communities through literacy.

    THE ABCs of READING

    The Reading Specialists is happy to share the good news that after 2 years, our reading textbook THE ABCs of READING will be launched at the Philippine Book Festival on June 2, 2023, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm.

    The ABCs of READING book is part of Reading Specialists’ advocacy in uplifting literacy in our communities. We hope we can guide parents and teachers in helping children discover the magic of reading.

    Thank you Anvil Publishing for this opportunity.

    TESTIMONIALS

    Ever since we enrolled our son in Reading Specialists, in just 3 months we already saw the difference. Our son used to have a hard time reading words. […] But now he loves to read short story books. Their teachers are not only equipped with skills but also have the compassion for their students.

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    […] I enrolled my child at The Reading Specialists. In one month she was reading CVC words. Haltingly, but she was reading. Now, four months after our first enrollment, her reading has gotten so much better. […] I highly recommend The Reading Specialists. Teacher Nat and Teacher Reena, you rock big time!

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