Tutoring
Like our owner, all Altitude Tutoring practitioners are highly qualified, certified in the EBLI speech-to-print approach, and have extensive experience teaching neurodiverse students. We use the label "tutoring" because that is what most families are used to calling support outside of school, but what we do is different. We provide specialized intervention that is more effective, more efficient, and designed to create real progress. Intervention goes far beyond what most people think of as tutoring.
Our goal is to teach your to children to improve their skills while increasing their confidence. The expertise acquired from years of teaching students who learn differently enables Altitude to produce effective, efficient results in a caring and supportive online environment. Every child is treated as an individual and instruction is adjusted to meet specific needs.
We understand that choosing someone to work with your child is an important decision and you have many options. We are here to answer any questions you have, so don't hesitate to contact us. As your educational partner, Altitude is available for homeschool testing and to advise families on educational strategies. We are also here to answer questions and give suggestions related to your child’s academic needs. We take pride in delivering the highest quality of service to our students and their families.
Meet Our Tutoring Team
Brandy Gulliford, M.A. Ed., M.S., C-SLDI
Welcome to Altitude Tutoring! My name is Brandy Gulliford. I am the founder and owner of Altitude Tutoring. With 25 years of experience in education, I have taught hundreds of students to read, write, and spell. I hold certifications as a Structured Literacy Dyslexia Interventionist (C-SLDI), EBLI Instructor, and Orton-Gillingham Practitioner. I am also trained in Reading Simplified and Releasing Writers (Think SRSD).
I earned a Master's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida and a Master's degree in Physiology from the University of Florida. Additionally, I am licensed in Elementary Education, Gifted Education, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. My teaching experience spans both Florida and Colorado, and I received highly effective ratings for all teacher evaluations throughout my 20-year public education career. Furthermore, I was chosen as Teacher of the Year by KBCO radio station in Denver and received the Teacher of the Year award at my elementary school.
Ashley Cole, M. Ed.
Hi, my name is Ashley Cole. I am a passionate educator who is highly experienced in increasing the literacy skills of students with varied abilities. I am dedicated to building relationships and increasing student and family engagement to promote student success. I earned a Master of Education in Reading from Stetson University in DeLand and I am a Certified Evidence Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) Instructor. I am also trained in Releasing Writers (Think SRSD). Additionally, I am licensed in Elementary Education, Reading, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. My teaching experience spans both Florida and Maryland. I am honored to partner with you to help your child grow in foundational literacy.
Brandi Brunson, M. Ed.
Hi, my name is Brandi Brunson. I am a reading interventionist with nearly a decade of classroom teaching experience prior to beginning my reading interventionist role. I am an EBLI Certified Instructor and I earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Northwest Missouri State. Additionally, I am a certified teacher and building administrator. I am also trained in Releasing Writers (ThinkSRSD). Additionally, I completed Science of Reading coursework through Mount St. Joseph University. Along with my career in education, I spent 9 years working in the child welfare system with vulnerable children and families. Seeing the real life impacts of sub-literacy is the true "why" behind my passion for literacy instruction for students of all ages. I am honored to partner with children and their families to improve literacy.
Maira Mujtaba, M. S.
Hi, my name is Maira Mujtaba. I am a dedicated educator with over 10 years of experience in teaching, school leadership, and targeted intervention. I am passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and building strong foundations in literacy and mathematics while fostering meaningful relationships with students and families. I hold a Master of Science in Mathematics and have served as an elementary and middle school teacher, Instructional Coach, Child Protection Coordinator, and Vice Principal. I am a Certified Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction (EBLI) Instructor and trained in Releasing Writers (Think SRSD). I am also a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) with additional training in project-based learning through PBL Global. I am honored to partner with you to help your child grow into a confident, capable learner with a genuine love for learning.
Tami Nickerson, M. Ed.
Hi, my name is Tami Nickerson. I am a dedicated educator with nearly 20 years experience in education and I am an EBLI Certified Instructor. After earning my Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, I began my career teaching fourth grade, where I quickly realized my deep passion for helping struggling readers. Seeing many of my students perform well below grade level inspired me to pursue a Master’s degree in Literacy Education and devote my career to effective reading instruction. For the past five years, I have served as a Science of Reading coach, supporting educators in implementing evidence-based practices to strengthen literacy skills. I am committed to partnering with families to provide targeted, research-based support that helps every child thrive in literacy.
Angie Newbury, M. A.
Hi, my name is Angie Newbury. I am a Reading Specialist with over 20 years of experience in education and I am an EBLI Certified Instructor. I earned a Master’s degree in Early Intervention and have worked as a Teacher of the Deaf, an English Language Learner (ELL) teacher, an educational consultant, and a college instructor. I am also trained in LETRS and have extensive experience with the Barton Reading and Spelling System, completing all ten levels with students. I specialize in one-on-one online tutoring, using structured, evidenced-based approaches to support diverse learners. Through EBLI’s speech-to-print method and Releasing Writers (ThinkSRSD), I help students build strong literacy skills in a way that makes learning click. I am passionate about helping children grow into confident readers and writers. I believe learning should be both effective and engaging, with plenty of encouragement along the way.
Kim Hollingsworth, M. Ed.
Hi, I’m Kim Hollingsworth. I’m a reading tutor and former elementary educator with over 10 years of experience supporting students and families. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology from Florida State University and later completed my Master’s in Education at Armstrong Atlantic State University in Savannah, Georgia. As a military spouse, I've had the privilege to live and gain experiences in different parts of the country. I eventually settled in Juneau, Alaska. I’ve always loved reading, and as a teacher I learned how challenging it can be for some students to learn how to read. That realization led me to dive deeply into the science of reading. I am an EBLI Certified Instructor and I completed Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) training. I truly love what I do. Helping students build confidence, develop strong reading skills, and experience success is what motivates me every day. It’s an honor to be part of each child’s learning journey.
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