COURTNEY PICHON
Cypress
Summary
Dyslexia Intervention Teacher and Reading Specialist with extensive experience in structured literacy and multisensory instruction within diverse educational settings. Expertise in managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and collaborating with educators and families to enhance literacy outcomes for students with dyslexia.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dyslexia Intervention Teacher
K12 Virtual Schools
06.2025 - Current
- Provide structured literacy and multisensory dyslexia intervention through virtual instruction.
- Manage an organized caseload of students receiving direct dyslexia services, balancing instruction, documentation, and progress monitoring.
- Conduct ongoing assessment and data tracking to guide intervention decisions and adjust instruction.
- Collaborate with teachers and families to support literacy development and student success.
Dyslexia Intervention Provider & Reading Intervention Teacher
Waller Independent School District
Waller
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Provided multisensory dyslexia intervention using Reading by Design and Read180 for individual and small-group instruction.
- Managed campus caseload of students receiving dyslexia services, ensuring effective balance of direct instruction, assessment, and documentation.
- Monitored student progress through data collection, assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring.
- Supported the ARD process by preparing dyslexia documentation, monitoring services, and ensuring compliance with state guidelines.
- Facilitated annual campus training for teachers on dyslexia identification, intervention strategies, and compliance with state requirements.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and families to enhance student literacy development.
English Language Arts Resource Teacher
Katy Independent School District
Katy
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed structured literacy lessons to strengthen comprehension, writing, and communication skills.
- Provided targeted reading and writing intervention for students requiring academic support.
- Monitored student progress using formative assessments and standardized measures.
Special Education Teacher & Case Manager
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
Houston
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Managed IEP development, documentation, and ARD participation to ensure compliance with special education requirements.
- Provided specialized instruction and curriculum modifications for students with disabilities.
- Collaborated with teachers and families to support student learning and academic progress.
Education
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Texas A&M University
College Station, TXBachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University
San Marcos, TXSkills
- Dyslexia Intervention
- Literacy & Dyslexia Instruction
- Multisensory instruction
- Reading by Design
- Read180
- Progress Monitoring
- IEP Implementation
- ARD Preparation & Documentation
- Caseload Management
- Teacher training
- Professional Learning Communities
- Parent & Stakeholder Communication
Certification
- Texas Teacher Certification - Special Education EC-12
- Texas Teacher Certification - English Language Arts 8-12
- Texas Teacher Certification - ESL Supplemental
- Region 4 Reading by Design Certified Dyslexia Intervention Teacher
Timeline
Dyslexia Intervention Teacher
K12 Virtual Schools
06.2025 - Current
Dyslexia Intervention Provider & Reading Intervention Teacher
Waller Independent School District
01.2019 - 01.2024
English Language Arts Resource Teacher
Katy Independent School District
01.2014 - 01.2016
Special Education Teacher & Case Manager
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
01.2009 - 01.2013
Master of Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Texas State University