Christy Loftis
Winona,TX
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Dyslexia Therapist, adept in the Orton-Gillingham approach and Take Flight trained. Successfully enhanced reading skills through multisensory instruction while fostering strong relationships with students and families. Committed to social-emotional support, creating an inclusive environment that promotes understanding and acceptance of learning differences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Dyslexia Therapist
Longview ISD
08.2006 - Current
- Performed small group and individual therapy based on client needs with focus on dyslexia and other learning disabilities.
- Administration of formal assessment tools
- Built strong rapport with both students and families through consistent communication about progress, challenges, and successes encountered during therapy sessions.
- Conducted assessments to monitor progress and adjust teaching strategies as needed for optimal results.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress and achievements, informing future instruction decisions.
- Enhanced dyslexic students'' reading skills by implementing specialized teaching methods and techniques.
- Established an inclusive and supportive classroom atmosphere, fostering positive relationships among students while promoting understanding and acceptance of dyslexia.
Kindergarten Teacher
Marshall ISD
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Built positive relationships with students and families for safe, trusted learning support.
- Enhanced classroom management by establishing clear expectations, rules, and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with the use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX 09.1991 - 05.1998
Master of Science - Educational Technology / Library Science
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TXSkills
- Orton-gillingham approach
- Take Flight trained
- Progress monitoring
- Phonological awareness
- Social-emotional support
- Auditory processing
- Multisensory instruction
- Teaching strategies
Certification
- CALT - Certified Academic Language Certification
- LDT -Licensed Dyslexia Therapist
- Scottish Rite Trained (Take Flight, BUILD, Jet)
Timeline
Licensed Dyslexia Therapist
Longview ISD
08.2006 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Marshall ISD
08.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Texas Southern University
09.1991 - 05.1998
Master of Science - Educational Technology / Library Science
Texas A&M University - Commerce
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