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About the Instructor

Introduction

Welcome to Kumon of Niles!

Hello! I am a former Kumon parent of children with learning disabilities who is passionate about helping every child achieve academic success, potential, and self-confidence. My name is Dr. Bettuzzi and I am the Instructor at the Kumon Math and Reading Center of Niles!

As a certified learning specialist and Kumon Instructor for over 20 years, I am an instructor who individualizes, mentors and develops each child through the Kumon Method. I create an individualized lesson plan that includes intentional classroom instruction in conjunction with home study that reinforces the skills developed in class.

Our passion and focus are to foster a safe and supportive learning environment where each child’s potential is explored and academic excellence is developed.

Biography and Background

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Michelle Bettuzzi BS, PT, DPT
Dyslexic Practitioner
Director at Kumon of Niles


Dr. Bettuzzi, serving as the Center Director, brings a wealth of expertise to her role, holding a BS from Marquette University, a DPT degree from Rosalind Franklin University, and a Dyslexic Practitioner Certification from the International Dyslexia Association.

Dr. Bettuzzi’s journey with Kumon started over three decades ago, when she enrolled her learning disabled daughter into Kumon. She fell in love with the Kumon Methodology which provided the essential skills that unlocked her child’s potential. Given the dramatic success of her first child, Dr. Bettuzzi quickly enrolled her three other children and encouraged many others.

Inspired by her children’s successes and her expertise in neural training, Dr. Bettuzzi became a Kumon instructor over 20 years ago. She has been a presenter at Kumon’s North American conference and represented Kumon North America at Kumon International 50th Anniversary Conference. She had been a leader and participant in many Kumon Voluntary Math and Reading Study Groups throughout her past 20 years. Dr. Bettuzzi has fostered and mentored several employees and parents who became inspired to become Kumon Instructors.

Dr. Bettuzzi strongly believes that every child deserves the opportunity to have a strong foundation in academic excellence in math and reading. She is committed to working passionately with every student and parent, unlocking the full potential of every child by setting achievable goals. She believes it's definitely a privilege to be able to serve and offer the benefits of the Kumon Method to her community and positively impact our society as a whole.

Training and Certification

Kumon Training:
Completed Kumon training and is a fully licensed instructor for both the Math and Reading program.

Marquette University
Bachelors of Science with a Specialty in Physical Therapy with Honors

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Valedictorian

Dyslexic Practitioner
IMSLEC Certified

International Dyslexia Association

Reading Specialist
SLANT System Certification

Reading Specialist
Reading Simplified Certification