CIBD Foundation If you or someone you know who would like to become a CIBD tutor, please contact us! The need is great and we are always looking for awesome people to join our team.    You can contact me directly via email, text, or phone: Cynthia.CIBD@gmail.com Text/Telephone (909) 214-4697 CIBD offers both in-person and online tutoring. Barton tutoring must take place at least twice a week, and students attend year round. Barton is not a "Band-Aid" that is applied to cover up the problem or a quick fix, but rather a long term solution. It is a marathon, not a race! Completing the program maytake between 4 - 7 years, depending on the consistency and how quickly the student moves through the program. Perhaps it won't take as long, perhaps it will take longer...we work at each individual student's pace. Tutoring fees vary starting at $57.00 up to $75.00 per session. Meet the CIBD Team Cynthia, in person and online, is the founder of Could It Be Dyslexia and is certified at the Master Level, the highest level, in the Barton System. She graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas majoring in Elementary Education and pursued her Master's at Cal Poly, Pomona. She was a 5th grade teacher for 18 years, in both public and private schools, and was often a mentor teacher to student teachers. In 2009, she decided she wanted to make a difference in the lives of dyslexics, and made dyslexia remediation her full time job. Cynthia has trained in SWI (Structured Word Inquiry), as well as the Foundation in Sound/LiPS programs (for those students who do not pass the Barton screening). She actively mentors several Barton tutors from around the country and presents dyslexia awareness lectures to schools and universities. Teaching is her passion and she feels blessed to love what she does for a living. She enjoys traveling around the world, going to live musical plays, family time, leisurely reading, and going to concerts. She works online and out of her home near Euclid and 19th in Upland. Brandon, online only, attended college, then used his theatre background to find work with Disney. He transitioned into contracting with the Edison company, which led him to become a commercial truck driver. After witnessing the positive impact his family members have made on so many people through the implementation of the Barton System, he was inspired to dedicate himself to helping others as well. Brandon has a unique calmness and patience with people, and in his free time, he enjoys painting, gaming, and spending time with his wife, dogs, and extended family. He is highly trained in Barton and holds his Beginner certification. He has also completed an intense certification which enables him to implement the Equipping Minds program for students that need intense executive functioning help. Brittney, online only, graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Management and has her Masters degree in Special Education, along with her special education teaching credential. She has witnessed first hand the positive change the Barton System has made in many lives - including that of her older sister. She has a passion for helping people attain their maximum potential, and has successfully worked with students of all ages. When not tutoring, she enjoys time with her husband, dogs, and extended family. She also won't say no to game nights. She is a highly trained tutor and is certified at the Master level in the Barton System. Chelsea, in person only, graduated from Arizona State University. She has over a decade of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities, most recently as a Program Manager at a nonprofit focused on securing essential services for those in need. Her drive for hands-on help and peer-to-peer support is fueled by her own experiences with ADHD and dysgraphia, as well as her deep family ties to the disability community. A lifelong learner, Chelsea is currently homeschooling her own children, blending her love of education with her commitment to adaptability and growth. When she's not preparing to guide students, you might find her anywhere - exploring new experiences with her family or striking up conversations with strangers, whom she never fails to turn into friends. Chelsea is eager to empower dyslexics, offering tailored guidance and understanding to help them thrive. She is highly trained and is working toward her Beginning certification in the Barton System. She works out of her grandparent's home near Euclid and 19th in Upland. Heather, in person and online, earned her Bachelor's degree in psychology with an emphasis in child development from Cal State San Bernardino and a Masters from the University of Redlands. Previously working with both children and adults with disabilities, along with being a child, sister and cousin of someone who is dyslexic, she understands the defeat her students feel. Her passion lies in helping others overcome their obstacles and being able to see their own potential. Heather enjoys spending time with her two young children and her husband. She is highly trained and is certified at the Advanced level of the Barton System. She works online and out of her home near Foothill and White in La Verne. Holly, online only, has a Bachelor's degree from Chapman University and a teaching credential from University of Redlands. She served in the Marine Corps for 8 years, then moved to the High Desert and became an early elementary teacher. After 7 years in a classroom, she became a reading intervention teacher. While struggling to find support for her daughter, Holly became passionate about learning more information on dyslexia. Through this discovery, she found the Barton System and CIBD and wanted to become part of the solution. Holly is very involved with the Coast Guard canoe water safety program and is often found outside hiking, tending her chickens, or on the water. Holly is highly trained and is certified at the Beginning level in the Barton System and is trained in pure O/G. She is now pursuing a Master's degree as a Reading Specialist. Kathy, in person and online, attended college, then entered the workforce in the financial industry where she managed over 50 employees, before becoming a stay at home mom involved with the local animal rescue and home school community. In 2010 she and her husband became licensed foster care parents, and have since adopted their youngest child through the system. Kathy recognized signs of dyslexia in her daughter, and had her evaluated with Could It Be Dyslexia. Through this process, her desire was to be part of the solution, so she learned everything she could about dyslexia and is now a part of our CIBD team. Kathy is a hiking enthusiast and is often exploring our local mountains. She is highly trained and is certified at the Beginning level of the Barton System. Kathy also is trained in the Pre-Barton curriculum Foundation in Sounds. She works online and out of her home office near Hellman and Kimball in Chino. Lori, in person at WCS only, earned her bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Spanish Literature from the University of California, San Diego. She began her career in the tech industry and worked with large corporations and Fortune 500 companies. In 2016, after the passing of her mother to breast cancer and now being a mother of two children, her priorities changed. She decided to leave the corporate world to focus on her family. Lori's husband is dyslexic and had a difficult time in school. After seeing signs of dyslexia in her daughter, she did not want this pattern to continue; instead she wanted to remediate at a young age and build confidence before damage could be done. After a screening with Could It Be Dyslexia and subsequently starting tutoring with CIBD, she decided to help other families as well and become a tutor herself. Lori is highly trained in Barton and is looking forward to earning her Beginning certification. She works on the Campus of Western Christian School in Claremont, with WCS students only. Monse, in person and online, began her studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara where she studied Spanish Literature and Sociology and earned her Master’s Degree in Human Development along with a California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, California. Monse's educational background is in a classroom setting as well as with one-to-one tutoring. She is a long-time homeschooling mom to her four kids; three of which are dyslexic and two considered as 2E (twice exceptional). Monse discovered the joy that is working with struggling readers and dyslexic students 16 years ago and considers it a passion. She is highly trained and has her Beginning certification in the Barton Reading and Spelling System. Monse is also trained in the Pre-Barton curriculum Foundation in Sounds and is a Certified Special Education Dyslexia Advocate. Her goal is to reach as many emerging readers as she can! Some of her other passions include gardening, dancing, and exercising. She works online and out of her home near Foothill and Mountain in Claremont. ©Trysor Designs 2025