Bio of Mr. Vieira, Founder of ScholarSkills Learning Center and The Academic Gym

Brian Vieira M.A.

With over three distinguished decades of creating evidenced-based, structured literacy curricula and training students and teachers from K-12, Mr. Vieira has become one of the nation's leading experts on the English spelling, writing, and reading system. He is the author of twenty-three books on English orthography, morphology, etymology, and dyslexia, which help parents and teachers equip students with the skills they need to spell, read, and write with confidence and excellence.

Mr. Vieira is the creator of T.A.G.— The Academic Gym at ScholarSkills. T.A.G. is a multisensory combination of phonics, fitness, and fun that helps all kids develop exceptional reading skills. T.A.G. is especially helpful for kids struggling with reading or diagnosed with dyslexia or A.D.H.D. The impact of T.A.G. on these students is profound, helping them win socially, emotionally, and academically. Kids gain the confidence, focus, and skills they need to learn and succeed, instilling a sense of hope and optimism in their journey.

Mr. Vieira is the originator of S.T.A.R.S. (Systematic Training in Analytical Reading Skills) and the creator of V.I.T.A.L. (Visual Interactive Tactile Auditory Language) ™ Therapy for Dyslexia. V.I.T.A.L. Therapy™️ combines Orton-Gillingham methodology with movement-based cognitive learning and intensive auditory training to help students prevent or overcome dyslexia.

Background

Brian Vieira's journey in education began at N.Y.C.'s prestigious Stuyvesant H.S. and continued at Emory University and Brooklyn College's Graduate Division, where he earned his master's degree. His educational background, combined with his passion for teaching reading and spelling skills to students of all ages, has shaped his distinguished career.

As an award-winning state-certified Master Teacher with over 35 years of academic experience, Mr. Vieira's commitment to teaching is unwavering. He taught American History in high school for 14 years, during which he was awarded 'Students' Choice Teacher of the Year' at Wingate H.S. in Brooklyn, N.Y. This recognition was a testament to his passionate commitment to helping underprivileged, inner-city youth excel. His students consistently scored far above the city and state norms on the N.Y.S. American History Regents Exams.  

Mr. Vieira is currently the President of ScholarSkills Learning Center, which assists students, parents, and teachers in their quest for excellence. ScholarSkills offers direct tutoring to students, guidance counseling to parents, developmental curriculum to schools, and professional development workshops for teachers in English Language Arts, American History, and the implementation of civics education.

Mr. Vieira is the author of H.O.T.-DOCS (Higher Ordered Thinking Through Documents), which helps teachers and parent-educators teach students America's founding principles through its founding documents. He is also the author of the following multisensory English Language Arts curricula:

Mr. Vieira is also the founder and Executive Director of ScholarSkills for STARS. ScholarSkills for STARS is a non-profit corporation dedicated to providing parents, teachers, and students in low-income communities with the skills and resources they need so that every child can learn to read.