Lindsey Karakourtis
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Seasoned teacher and advocate for children. Mother to a son with both dyslexia and giftedness. Passionate about quality education, and a proud Trojan parent. Qualified instructor of Orton-Gillingham curriculum. Experienced at guiding both student and parent through the screening, testing, diagnosis, and remediation process.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Learning Therapist
Private Practice
Fort Worth, TX
2021 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans for students, addressing reading and writing challenges.
Academic Learning Therapist
Grace Preparatory Academy
Arlington, Texas
09.2020 - Current
- Developed tailored intervention plans to enhance reading and writing skills.
- Provided ongoing support for struggling readers by offering one-on-one tutoring sessions and small group instruction.
- Provided training sessions for teachers and parents on dyslexia awareness, support techniques, and decoding neuroeducational assessments
- Conducted assessments to identify student needs and recommend appropriate interventions.
Substitute Teacher
Grace Preparatory Academy
Arlington, TX
09.2016 - 2020
- Taught diverse subjects for grades K-6, delivering seamless teaching in the absence of the regular teacher.
Assistant Children's Director
Grace Community Church
Arlington, TX
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Planned and implemented multi-sensory and age appropriate lesson plans.
- Planned and hosted on- and off-campus community events.
- Trained and mentored new personnel.
Client Services Representative
Child Care Management Services
Fort Worth, TX
07.2004 - 10.2005
- Provided case management services; determining and maintaining eligibility for subsidized childcare.
- Collaborated with Parents, Employers, and Child Care Administrators to determine the childcare needs of clients.
- Coordinated and communicated plans and schedules to clients and child care administrators.
Education
M.Ed. in Process - Literacy
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas, TX05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, OK2004
Associate of Arts - Theology
Christ For The Nations
Dallas, TX05-1999
Skills
- Personal experience with dyslexia
- Orton-Gillingham expertise
- Dyslexia remediation planning
- Small group instruction
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Develop student self-advocacy
Certification
- CALT certification exam scheduled January 2026
Timeline
Academic Learning Therapist
Grace Preparatory Academy
09.2020 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Grace Preparatory Academy
09.2016 - 2020
Assistant Children's Director
Grace Community Church
11.2005 - 04.2008
Client Services Representative
Child Care Management Services
07.2004 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Oral Roberts University
Academic Learning Therapist
Private Practice
2021 - Current
M.Ed. in Process - Literacy
Southern Methodist University
Associate of Arts - Theology
Christ For The Nations