About Me
Rebecca Jensen
Hello, I'm Rebecca Jensen and I have a true passion for helping struggling learners overcome obstacles in reading and writing. With 24 years of experience in education — including 16 years specializing in special education — I have developed a deep understanding of what it takes to help students gain the skills they need to succeed. For the past six years, I have focused on providing structured literacy instruction using Orton-Gillingham-based methods, helping struggling readers as well as students diagnosed with dyslexia to build strong, lasting skills. My passion is empowering learners to find success and confidence through evidence-based, individualized instruction.
*Master of Science in Special Education, 2010, Western Governor's University
*24 years teaching, 8 in general education and 16 in special education
*Advanced South Dakota Teaching Certificate
* https://www.sd.gov/411 (link to South Dakota Teaching certificate)
*Experienced Barton Tutor
*11 graduate credits in structured literacy training through AIM Institute and Dakota State University.
*Wagner Community School Teacher of the Year 2023
*Background checked and fingerprinted
* Appointed Member of the South Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities