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Jan Yazell-Wilkerson

Stephenville

Summary

Certified Dyslexia Therapist with comprehensive understanding of language learning disabilities and strategies for overcoming them. Skilled in conducting assessments, creating individualized intervention plans, and implementing multisensory teaching approaches. Possess strong interpersonal skills for building rapport with students, parents, and teachers. Previous work has resulted in significant improvement in reading abilities among majority of students.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Dyslexia Therapist

Stephenville ISD
Stephenville
08.2024 - Current
  • Encouraged positive reinforcement techniques when working with children who have dyslexia.
  • Created intervention strategies to help students build confidence and self-esteem.
  • Developed individualized educational plans for students with dyslexia.
  • Monitored student performance data to measure the effectiveness of instructional interventions.
  • Provided assessments and diagnostic evaluations for students with dyslexia.
  • Advised parents about available resources to support their child's learning needs further.

District Dyslexia Coordinator and Therapist

Gorman Independent School District
Gorman
08.2019 - 05.2024
  • Ensured compliance with TEA policies and procedures related to dyslexia and special education law.
  • Coordinated 504 meetings, monitored, and collaborated with teachers to develop 504 plans and accommodations for dyslexic students.
  • Identified and monitored students at risk for dyslexia.
  • I wrote and received the TX Dyslexia Grant for 2022-2024.
  • Provided dyslexia therapy in the Take Flight, BUILD, and RBD curricula.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Howard Payne University
Brownwood, TX
05-1991

M.Ed - Special Education With Emphasis On Dyslexia

Midwestern State University
Wichita Falls, TX

Skills

  • Dyslexia therapy
  • Educational assessment
  • Data analysis
  • Compliance regulation
  • Professional demeanor
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Individualized education plans
  • Progress monitoring
  • Motivational techniques

Affiliations

  • I enjoy hiking with friends and long walks in parks.
  • I enjoy playing with my 4-month-old and three-year-old grandchildren.

Timeline

Dyslexia Therapist

Stephenville ISD
08.2024 - Current

District Dyslexia Coordinator and Therapist

Gorman Independent School District
08.2019 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Education

Howard Payne University

M.Ed - Special Education With Emphasis On Dyslexia

Midwestern State University

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