We are dedicated to empowering our students and helping them understand that dyslexia does not have to limit their self-esteem or academic success. Our one-to-one tutoring allows us to provide a learning environment tailored to our students specific needs. We support our students when they are overwhelmed and love celebrating with them as they achieve new skills.
Our Expertise
The Barton Reading and Spelling System is “An Orton Gillingham influenced simultaneously multi-sensory explicit and systematic phonics program” it is research supported, 1-to-1 dyslexia intervention.
Meet the Team
Miranda Barker
In Person/Remote Tutoring
Hello, I’m Miranda!
I’m the owner of PDX Dyslexia Intervention, and as someone who is both dyslexic and has ADHD, I bring a uniquely personal perspective to the work I do. My own experiences give me a deep understanding of the challenges my students face—and an authentic ability to connect with them in a way that feels empowering, safe, and seen.
I am Barton Certified, which means I’m trained in one of the most trusted, research-based, Orton-Gillingham–inspired systems for reading and spelling intervention. For more than a decade, I’ve had the joy of helping children unlock the code of language, build confidence, and discover that they are capable, bright, and wonderfully unique learners.
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I’m endlessly inspired by the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. My family and I spend our days exploring everything from camping on Mount Hood to building sandcastles along the Oregon Coast—we love living a life full of adventure, curiosity, and wonder.
Catherine Gonzales
In Person/Remote Tutoring
Hello, my name is Catherine Gonzales. I am passionate about animals and spreading kindness. I am also dyslexic and have successfully completed the Barton program. My personal journey is a testament to the effectiveness of Barton in enhancing the education of dyslexic individuals. I am here to share my love for reading and writing and to inspire others with dyslexia to reach their full potential!
Natalie Drummond
In Person/Remote Tutoring
Hi! My name is Natalie Drummond and I am a former high school special educator and reading interventionist. As a neurodivergent person myself, I understand the importance of skill building and self-confidence and I have had the pleasure of supporting dyslexic students as they navigate their identities as readers and writers for the last 15 years. I am passionate about creating spaces and relationships that allow for people to access literacy as an act of liberation, resistance, and joy. In my free time, I love gardening, reading, dancing, and cuddling with my dog.
Family Testimonies
Nolan
Nolan
Nolan
”Miranda was an amazing Barton tutor for my son Nolan and I fully recommend her services to anyone who has a dyslexic child. In fact, her dedicated work changed my son’s life. She is a companionate, charming and happy person who developed a strong personal relationship with Nolan. I was impressed by her flexibility in making the program
”Miranda was an amazing Barton tutor for my son Nolan and I fully recommend her services to anyone who has a dyslexic child. In fact, her dedicated work changed my son’s life. She is a companionate, charming and happy person who developed a strong personal relationship with Nolan. I was impressed by her flexibility in making the program work with our family’s expectations and with Nolan’s needs. They tutored together 4-5 days a week (in person and then later online) and that dedication really paid off. Nolan is strongly dyslexic, was barely able to read the BOB’s books at the biggening of 3rd grade, and was miserable at school. In contrast Nolan was always looking forward to his tutoring session with Miranda, and now he is thriving in middle school, getting all As and being a very happy teenager. They worked very hard and Miranda managed to get such amazing results while making it easy, happy and relaxed for Nolan. This was such a strong contrast with what was happening at school at the time. Miranda is a true professional, with kindness and know-how to help dyslexic kids overcome their learning disability and become the best they can be.” Lydie
“Miranda always made learning very fun for me and she had a deep understanding of my struggles with dyslexia. I am so glad she was able to be my tutor.” Nolan
Nolan
Nolan
The Barton Tutoring system is amazing! Our daughter started the system with Miranda 5 years ago. She is just one book away from graduation. Miranda is the absolute best, we love her like family now. She is very patient and kind with our daughter who is not always the most cooperative. We would highly recommend Miranda for Barton tutoring.
The Barton Tutoring system is amazing! Our daughter started the system with Miranda 5 years ago. She is just one book away from graduation. Miranda is the absolute best, we love her like family now. She is very patient and kind with our daughter who is not always the most cooperative. We would highly recommend Miranda for Barton tutoring. Mirand and the Barton Tutoring system have changed our lived, Sincerely Joni and Dave
Raf
Nolan
Raf
Barton tutoring is a wonderful program. Because of it our son can read. However, in addition to teaching the material, Miranda was patient, she had enough confidence in our son to have high expectations for him, and she modeled a calm fortitude in the face of difficulty. If there was a word that was difficult she taught him how to take hi
Barton tutoring is a wonderful program. Because of it our son can read. However, in addition to teaching the material, Miranda was patient, she had enough confidence in our son to have high expectations for him, and she modeled a calm fortitude in the face of difficulty. If there was a word that was difficult she taught him how to take his time, go through his spelling rules, and persevere. She also taught me a lot about supporting my son's learning while also being aware of his needs when it came to his ADD. Again, her patience was exceptional, but she also had good rules about fidgets, breaks, and the like. I cannot thank her enough for being cool, fun, and oh so hard core when it came to learning this material. She really was a joy to work with and we will miss her.
"Miranda Barker is a wonderful human. That's right human, along with teaching me how to read I loved her company. As for the program it was highly beneficial to my scholastic and social future (turns out being able you spell a text correctly helps a lot). The only part of the program I regret is site words but it's ok I turned them into a board game. Would highly recommend!" - Raf