Meet Dr. India "Miss India" Barnes
K-12 Reading Intervention Specialist
I'm India Barnes, an online K-12 Reading Intervention Specialist and former classroom teacher with a passion for helping students become confident, capable readers. Throughout my career, I've worked with students from a wide range of backgrounds and learning needs. I've seen firsthand the difference that explicit, systematic instruction can make. Those experiences continue to shape the way I teach and the way I support every student who logs into a lesson.
My Approach to Reading Instruction
I believe literacy is a right, not a privilege. Every child deserves reading instruction that is explicit, systematic, and tailored to their individual learning needs. I use Orton-Gillingham principles along with the Science of Reading, Structured Literacy, and other evidence-based instructional practices to create personalized lessons for each student. Instead of relying on a one-size-fits-all approach, I use my training, experience, and ongoing professional learning to make thoughtful instructional decisions based on each learner's strengths, needs, and progress.
How I Teach
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Explicit
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Systematic
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Sequential
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Diagnostic
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Individualized
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Encouraging
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
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Master of Arts in Education
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Doctor of Education in Christian Leadership
Professional Experience & Training
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Former Elementary Classroom Teacher
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K-12 Reading Intervention Specialist + Expert in Online Instruction
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220+ Hours of Orton-Gillingham, Dyslexia Training, & Structured Literacy Training
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2,500+ Hours of Online Structured Literacy & Orton-Gillingham-Informed Reading Instruction and Tutoring
Get in Touch
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me and Tutive. If you're ready to take the next step or would like to learn more about how I can support your child's reading journey, I'd be happy to connect.
Email: info@tutive.com
Website: tutive.com