Hello and Welcome to My Website!
I’m Rosemary Del Prado, and I’m enthusiatic about helping students and supporting families in their educational journeys!
With over 30 years of experience in education, including my time as a homeschooling mom, I love partnering with families to help their children succeed. I hold professional teacher licensure in Florida and New Jersey, a post-baccalaureate certification in Instruction and Curriculum, and a master’s degree in Educational Psychology. My experience spans public and private schools, the homeschooling community, and a non-profit organization serving K-12 students.
My Journey into Cognitive and Learning Support
When I was a third-grade public school teacher in New Jersey, I asked my supervisor a question:
"Why do you always place certain children in my class—the ones with ADHD and learning challenges?"
He replied, "Because you are so good with them."
I still remember my students:
David, an incredibly intelligent boy whose unique wiring was diagnosed as ADHD. I met with the psychologist to better understand how to support him.
William, who had processing issues, but I always focused on his potential.
Carlos, whose challenges in keeping up never overshadowed his sense of humor—his antics made me laugh!
Vivienne, a struggling reader. I scoured textbooks (since the internet was just emerging) and realized she had visual processing issues.
These experiences ignited my passion for helping students who needed extra support, though I knew my path wasn’t in traditional special education.
A New Path Forward
My journey took me to Texas, where I discovered the Processing and Cognitive Enhancement program. A doctor was looking for an educator to deliver the intervention to patients in his office—and that’s where my marvelous journey truly began!
Next came training in Phono-Graphix (a phonetic-linguistic approach to reading) and educational therapy with Edu-Therapeutics and the National Institute of Learning Development. I will always be grateful for the new path I forged—one that I truly love! I’m dedicated to doing my part to help students thrive—continually grow and progress— for success in their education and life!
A Lifelong Learner
I have continued to deepen my expertise through training with:
✅ AIM Institute for Learning and Research for Structured Literacy
✅ Ascend Smarter for Structured Literacy
✅ The Learning Breakthrough Program for Cognitive Skills Development
✅ BrainSmart for brain-based teaching methods
✅ CEF Coaching and Executive Functions Coaching Academy for executive function skills development
Thank you for the opportunity to share my story. I believe that if we're going to partner together—whether in a small way or a big way—to support your child's journey, it's important that you know not only my professional background but also my heart.