Columbia University, New York,

​Master of Arts, L​earning Disabilities

• New York Teacher Certification in Special Education

• Teachers College Summer Institute: The Writing Project with Lucy Calkins

• Trained in Lindamood Bell, Orton Gillingham, Wilson, Linguistic Remedies (Wired for Reading)

Academic Therapy Language and Learning Unit, Roosevelt Hospital.

During his graduate work at Columbia University’s Teachers College, he stepped into the emerging field of learning disabilities.

He was introduced to Sally and Bennet Shaywitz’s groundbreaking work in neuroscience and reading development dyslexia. In addition, he served two terms as president of the Washington Branch of the International Dyslexia Association. Here he had the opportunity to lead conferences and collaborate with national leaders in the field of Dyslexia.

In addition he consulted with the Washington Research Institute’s early intervention study and provided trainings and Dyslexia 101 workshops for several PNAIS conferences and many schools. He also leads retreats mindfulness meditation programs for managing stress and developing focus.

 Help your child grow in confidence and experience

the joy of authentic success. 

"Our son recieved the district award for being the most improved reader." 

"Pieter was a wonderful tutor for my 3rd grade daughter. Her reading skills improved and she felt more confident."   Parent Seattle WA 

"Pieter packs a lot of teaching into each session and our son enjoys seeing himself improve." Parent Seattle WA  

I prioritize instruction to make the biggest difference by always identifying and targeting key underlying areas. 

"Pieter packs a lot of teaching into each session and our son enjoys seeing himself improve."  Parent, Seattle WA

Testimonials: 

"Pieter was a wonderful tutor for my 3rd grade daughter. Her reading skills improved and she felt more confident."  Parent, Seattle WA