Tracy Wiens

About me, Tracy Wiens

About Me

I am a certified teacher with classroom experience, specialized literacy training, and a passion for helping children build confidence through structured, supportive instruction.

  • Certified teacher with several years of classroom experience with the Calgary Board of Education
  • Trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach
  • Practitioner Associate, Interim Member of OG Canada
  • Extensive experience supporting students in one-to-one and small group literacy and numeracy intervention, kindergarten to Grade 6
  • Bachelor of Education degree, University of Calgary
  • Degrees in Psychology and Biological Sciences, University of Calgary
  • Certified in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, TESOL

Classroom Experience

I am an Alberta-certified teacher with several years of classroom experience teaching Grades 1 and 2 with the Calgary Board of Education.

Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with students in both one-to-one and small group settings, providing targeted support in literacy and numeracy and helping learners strengthen the foundational skills needed for long-term academic success.

A Well-Rounded Understanding of Learning

My educational background combines science, psychology, and education, giving me a unique and well-rounded understanding of how children learn.

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OG Canada Practitioner Associate registry profile

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My Approach

I understand that no two learners are the same, and I am passionate about creating lessons that are structured, engaging, and responsive to each child’s unique strengths and needs.

My goal is not only to help students improve their literacy skills, but also to build confidence, foster independence, and nurture a genuine love of reading.

Structured

Lessons are carefully planned to build skills step by step.

Responsive

Instruction adapts to each child’s strengths, needs, and current understanding.

Encouraging

Students are supported as they rebuild confidence and experience success.