E.V. Downey has over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. She is a certified Orton Gillingham tutor, Registered Behavior Technician, and music teacher. E.V. brings her extensive knowledge of approaches to helping kids with such challenges as autism, ADHD, and dyslexia to her tutoring. As an educational consultant, E.V. has worked with hundreds of families to navigate Washington area schools. She listens to what families need and want and helps them figure out what schools could best serve them. As a graduate of DC public schools and the parent of a child with autism and another with ADHD, E.V. brings personal experience to her practice.
Education
- TEFL.org Level 5 TEFL Certification, 2023
- Orton-Gillingham Online Academy OG Basic Language Course, 2023
- St. Joseph’s University Philadelphia, PA Autism Studies Certificate; Applied Behavior Analysis, 2016
- Kindermusik teacher 2006
- The Catholic University of America Master of Arts, Musicology, 1999 Washington, DC All coursework for PhD in Musicology
- Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA Bachelor of Fine Arts in Flute Performance, 1992 Additional coursework in Education & History
Applicable Work Experience
- Private Tutor Online and In Person ELA, Math, Test Prep, Executive Functioning, Orton-Gillingham, ESL 2010-Present
- Downey School Consulting, LLC Principal, Educational Consultant Washington, DC 2011-Present
- Busy Bees Camps Co-Director, Music Teacher Washington, DC 2012-Present
- Blyth-Templeton Academy Washington DC Director of Admissions Jan-Sept 2019
- National Therapy Center Registered Behavior Therapist Washington, DC 2016-2018
- St. Anselm’s Abbey School Washington DC Director of Admissions; MS Music Teacher ELA Tutor, ESL Tutor, Executive Functioning Coach 1999-2005; 2007-2011
- Edison-Friendship Public Charter School Washington DC Elementary School Music Teacher Second Grade Reading Teacher 1998-1999