Tolu Andrea Osoba
Education
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    Walden University

    Contributing Faculty, School of Health Sciences

    2011 – Present

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    Texas Education Agency

    Special Education Certification (EC-12)

    English Language Arts and Reading Certification

Training and Experience Highlights

  • Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist

  • Orton-Gillingham Approach to Reading Instruction

Tolu Andrea Osoba BDS, MS, PhD, C-SLDS

Certified Dyslexia Specialist, Contributing Faculty, Walden University
About the Author

Dr. Tolu Osoba is a dedicated special education specialist and dyslexia expert who combines rigorous research methodology with hands-on teaching experience. As a contributing faculty member at Walden University since 2011, she has mentored doctoral students while maintaining her role as a certified Structured Literacy Dyslexia Specialist continuing her practical work in dyslexia intervention through LitNum Connections. Her expertise spans both academic research and practical implementation, supervising numerous doctoral dissertations while also providing direct student support and assessment services. She publishes a newsletter and podcast focused on structured literacy research and practice, demonstrating her commitment to bridging the gap between research and practical implementation in educational settings.

Fun Facts
  •   An accomplished ultra-runner who has completed two 100-mile trail runs, along with various ultra-marathon distances (75 miles, 50 miles, 50k) and numerous marathons. Actively contributes to the trail running community by organizing trail racing events.
  •   Serves as a hike leader at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, sharing her outdoor expertise with others.
  •   Hosts a newsletter and podcast focused on structured literacy research and practice.

More Blog Posts by Tolu Andrea Osoba

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