CIBD Foundation    You can contact me directly via email, text, or phone: Cynthia.CIBD@gmail.com Text/Telephone (909) 214-4697 Meet the CIBD Team CIBD feels that in-person tutoring is always best. However, if circumstances require, some of us are trained to tutor remotely. Tutoring fees vary starting at $50.00 up to $75.00 per session. Cynthia is the founder of Could It Be Dyslexia and is certified at the Master Level, the highest level, in the Barton System. She graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas majoring in Elementary Education and pursued her Master's at Cal Poly, Pomona. She was a 5th grade teacher for 18 years, in both public and private schools, and was often a mentor teacher to student teachers. In 2009, she decided she wanted to make a difference in the lives of dyslexics, and made dyslexia remediation her full time job. She enjoys working one on one with her students at her home in Upland near the 210 and Campus. Cynthia has trained in SWI (Structured Word Inquiry), as well as the Foundation in Sound/LiPS programs (for those students who do not pass the Barton screening). Teaching is her passion and she feels blessed to love what she does for a living. Brandon attended college, then used his theatre background to find work with Disney. He transitioned into contracting with the Edison company, which led him to become a commercial truck driver. After witnessing the positive impact his family members have made on so many people through the implementation of the Barton System, he is inspired to dedicate himself to helping others as well. Brandon has a unique calmness and patience with people, and in his free time, he enjoys painting, gaming, and spending time with his wife. He is highly trained in Barton and certified at the Beginner Level. Brandon works online only. Brittney graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and has her Masters degree in Special Education, along with her special education teaching credential. She has witnessed first hand the positive change the Barton System has made in many lives - including that of her older sister. She has a passion for helping people attain their maximum potential, and has successfully worked with students of all ages. She is pursuing her advocacy certificate so she can really make a difference for students with IEPs. She is a highly trained tutor, certified at the Master level in the Barton System. She works out of her home near Archibald and Church in Rancho Cucamonga as well as online. Cesilia is a cosmetologist by trade and values the relationships she has with her clients. Cesilia enjoys reading, especially fantasy, and can be found in libraries or in thrift shops browsing the titles. Her nieces and nephews are some of her favorite people and when one of her nieces was diagnosed with dyslexia, she began to learn about the Barton system. While witnessing the transformation and growth that her niece is making with Barton, Cesilia thought she could help make a difference and decided to join the ranks of CIBD. She has completed intensive training and her next goal is to achieve the beginner certification. She works out of her home in Ontario near Philadelphia and Grove. Heather earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in child development from Cal State San Bernardino and a Master's from the University of Redlands. Previously working with both children and adults with disabilities, along with being a child, sister and cousin of someone who is dyslexic, she understands the defeat her students feel. Her passion lies in helping others overcome their obstacles and being able to see their own potential. She is highly trained and is certified at the Beginner Level. She works out of her home in La Verne near the L.A. County Fair grounds as well as online. Holly has a Bachelor's degree from Chapman University and a teaching credential from the University of Redlands. She served in the Marine Corps for 8 years, then moved to the High Desert and became an early elementary teacher. After 7 years in a classroom, she became a reading intervention teacher. While struggling to find support for her daughter, Holly became passionate about learning more information on dyslexia. Through this discovery, she found the Barton System and CIBD, and wanted to become a part of the solution. Holly is highly trained and is certified at the Beginner Level in the Barton System. She works out of her home in Cleveland, New York (Syracuse) and online. Kathy has a Bachelor's Degree in Business and worked several years in the field of nonprofits serving others. She became aware of the Barton system after observing her granddaughter's struggle with reading. The impact the Barton System had with her granddaughter's skills to read and spell was amazing. It was then she decided she needed to be part of this life-changing skill. She is highly trained and is certified at the Beginner Level. She works out of her home in Ontario near the 60 freeway and Haven. Kathy (Kathrine) attended college, then entered the workforce in the financial industry where she managed over 50 employees, before becoming a stay at home mom involved with the local animal rescue and home school community. In 2010 she and her husband became licensed foster care parents, and have since adopted their youngest child through the system. Kathy recognized signs of dyslexia in her daughter, and had her evaluated with Could It Be Dyslexia. Through this process, her desire was to be part of the solution, so she learned everything she could about Dyslexia and is now a part of our CIBD team. She is highly trained and is certified at the beginning level of the Barton System. Kathy also is trained in the Pre-Barton curriculum Foundation in Sounds. She works out of her home office near Chino Airport, off of Hellman and Kimball as well as online. Lana has a bachelor's degree in education and taught twenty-six years in the public school system. She most recently came back to California after caring for her elderly parents for four years in Kansas City. While in Kansas City, she was an advocate for a rape crisis center and a local domestic violence shelter. Lana learned about the Barton program while visiting with some friends who had children that struggled in school. She wanted to learn more and discovered CIBD online. She was deeply moved by the stories she encountered and thought of the students she had taught in the past that struggled so much and how it affected their self-esteem. She wants to make a difference and has joined the CIBD family. Lana is highly trained and is working towards her Beginner certification. She works out of her home in San Dimas below the 210 and Foothill, near Bonita and San Dimas Canyon Road. Monse began her studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she studied Spanish Literature and Sociology and earned her Master's Degree in Human Development along with a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, California. Monse's educational background is in a classroom setting as well as with one-to-one tutoring. She is a long-time homeschooling mom to four kids. Three of her four children are dyslexic with two of those considered 2E (twice exceptional). Monse discovered the joy that is working with struggling readers and dyslexic students 16 years ago and considers it a passion. She is highly trained in both Barton and Foundation in Sounds, the Pre-Barton curriculum. Monse has her beginning certification. Her goal is to reach as many emerging readers as she can! Some of her other passions include gardening, dancing, and exercising. She works out of her home in Claremont near Foothill and Mountain. ©Trysor Designs 2024