Camila Perez

Clinician

Camila Perez graduated Cum Laude with a degree in English and in Studio Art from Mills College. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies. She is a seasoned literacy professional with 10 years of experience working in education.

Camila learned to engage students of all ages while working for the Marvegos Fine Art School, Camp Galileo, Girls Inc, Reading Partners, and the YokyWorks Foundation. Camila spent two years as an AmeriCorps volunteer site coordinator at Reading Partners SFBA before signing on as a structured literacy interventionist with the YokyWorks Foundation. She assists struggling readers with developing their phonological awareness and phonics skills while building a positive and supportive relationship.

She also employs a variety of Structured Literacy methods and tailors her instruction to each child. Camila is passionate about using tools based on the science of reading to help students access the essential skill of literacy so that they can attain their full potential and gain confidence.

Areas of Focus: Primary to Secondary Education, Differentiated Instruction for Neurodiverse Learners, Structured Literacy, Decoding and Encoding, Dyslexia, Reading Comprehension, Written Expression, Social Emotional Learning, Spanish Instruction

Here’s what parents say

“I have known Camila for three years, during which time she has been the reading specialist for my daughter. My daughter has a complex profile with multiple learning challenges, including profound dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and anxiety…..From the outset, Camila patiently worked with my daughter to build trust, which was crucial to her willingness to embark on a learning journey together. The skill and intuitive finesse that Camila utilizes have caused my daughter to shift from being wholly resistant to engaging in the learning process, due to debilitating anxiety and the expectation that she would be incapable of succeeding, to an eagerness and joy to take on new challenges presented in each session…..Camila possesses a trove of assets and character strengths that are unmatched in my experience with a long list of instructors, counselors, therapists, and other professionals over the years. She is a creative thinker, naturally empathetic, keenly perceptive, full of grace, and an excellent communicator. She has the unique ability to create transformative connections with neurodivergent students using a strengths-based approach. ……. I trust that Camila’s future clients will feel the same deep gratitude for her vital work as I do.”