Kelli Beasley
Burleson,TX
Summary
Certified Academic Language Therapist and Licensed Dyslexia Therapist with a strong foundation in multi-sensory structured literacy, data-driven intervention, and progress monitoring. Expertise in dyslexia identification, assessment, and instruction, with a proven ability to administer and interpret reading assessments effectively. Specialized training in Orton-Gillingham methods complements exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Reading & Dyslexia Specialist
Cora Spencer Elementary School
Mansfield, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Deliver structured literacy intervention aligned to dyslexia therapy standards
- Analyze assessment data to develop and adjust individualized intervention plans
- Monitor progress and communicate results to staff and families
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student outcomes
- Assessed students' reading abilities to identify dyslexia and learning challenges.
- Developed personalized intervention plans tailored to individual student needs.
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-4
Elizabeth Smith Elementary
Mansfield, TX
08.2007 - 06.2017
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional methods and student outcomes.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance on best practices in the classroom.
- Led professional development workshops focused on literacy instruction best practices
Education
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction (Literacy Studies)
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Magna Cum Laude
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2007
Skills
- Dyslexia intervention, identification, assessment
- Organization, Communication, Collaboration
- Administration and interpretation of reading assessments
- Social-emotional support
- Parent communication
- MTSS and SpEd processes
Certification
- Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
- Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT)
- Reading Specialist EC–12
- Master Reading Teacher
- ESL EC–4
- Generalist EC–4
Timeline
Reading & Dyslexia Specialist
Cora Spencer Elementary School
08.2017 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grades K-4
Elizabeth Smith Elementary
08.2007 - 06.2017
M.Ed. - Curriculum & Instruction (Literacy Studies)
University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies, Magna Cum Laude
University of Texas At Arlington