Christy Banks

Reading Specialist/Tutor in Aldie, VA

Orton Gillingham Trained Tutor
Certified Reading Specialist

Christy Banks is a certified Reading Specialist with a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Radford University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Virginia. With 12 years of classroom teaching experience in grades 1, 2, and 5, she has also spent two years as a reading specialist for grades 6-8 and 11 years for grades K-5. Christy is trained in Orton-Gillingham and has completed LETRS volumes one and two.

Christy’s passion for teaching has grown throughout her career, particularly in helping struggling readers. She aims to support students in becoming successful readers and achieving their academic and literacy goals. Outside of her work as a reading tutor, Christy enjoys spending time with her family, her pack of dogs, and reading a good book whenever possible!