Meet Casandra – Certified Reading Teacher for Multilingual Learners
From global research to global classrooms
Once upon a reading lesson (and several cups of coffee ago), I traded my days in international research compliance for the bright-eyed world of children’s literacy education. With a BA in Political Science and a Master’s in Philosophy with a Bioethics focus, my path led from working with doctors and researchers worldwide to designing phonics lessons for multilingual children.
Today, I am the founder of Tokiphon, a program that blends research-backed instruction with art, humor, and hands-on engagement. My mission is simple: turn struggling readers into confident ones and make learning feel like an adventure every child wants to join. Parents often tell me their children look forward to reading lessons, and that is no accident. When children laugh, they focus. When they focus, their confidence grows.
Lessons Powered by Play, Curiosity, and Creativity
Turning playtime energy into reading success
When I am not decoding tricky phonics patterns, I am building pillow forts, exploring skate parks, and practicing archery with my eight-year-old son. We are partners in every sense, from jujitsu training to snack-time stand-up comedy. That same joy and curiosity power Tokiphon’s online phonics tutoring. My lessons keep children engaged with humor, colorful visuals, and interactive challenges.
I have rescued Mexican street dogs, adopted French cats, and surrounded my life with stories, colors, and curiosity. Every Tokiphon reading lesson comes to life with custom graphics I design myself, blending retro-inspired art with teaching strategies that work. Parents describe my program as fun and effective. Children simply call it “the best part of my week.”
