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Shannon Katz, M. Ed, CALT

Dallas,TX

Summary

Knowledgeable Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) with background in providing support for individuals with dyslexia through tailored therapeutic interventions. Successfully developed and implemented individualized therapy plans that improved reading and comprehension skills. Demonstrated expertise in phonological awareness and multisensory structured language education.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Academic Language Therapist

Private Dyslexia Therapist
01.2022 - Current
  • Provide one-on-one, multisensory reading and writing interventions for students with dyslexia and other learning differences
  • Develop individualized lesson plans utilizing evidence-based methods
  • Track and assess student progress through regular evaluations and adapt instructional strategies to meet evolving needs
  • Collaborate with parents, educators, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to each student's success
  • Offer consulting services and guidance to schools, teachers, and families on best practices for supporting dyslexic students

Certified Academic Language Therapist

Levine Academy and Akiba Yavneh Academy
08.2008 - 08.2022

Delivered structured literacy instruction to private school students

  • Led small-group and individual therapy sessions focusing on improving reading fluency, comprehension, spelling, and written expression
  • Trained and mentored teachers in implementing multisensory, structured literacy programs for struggling readers
  • Conducted professional development workshops on dyslexia and related learning differences
  • Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
  • Implemented group therapy session
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to dyslexia therapies and best practices for educating individuals with learning differences.
  • Maintained detailed records of student progress and achievements, informing future instruction decisions.

Education

Master’s Degree - Education

Texas Woman's University
08-2002

Bachelor’s Degree - Speech and Hearing Sciences

University of Arizona
08-1994

Skills

  • Dyslexia Therapy
  • Structured Literacy Instruction
  • Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
  • Progress Monitoring and Assessment

  • Advocacy and Parent Support
  • Social-Emotional Support
  • Multisensory Instruction
  • Teaching strategies

Certification

  • Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
  • Certified Texas Teacher K-8

Affiliations

  • Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)
  • International Dyslexia Association (IDA)

References

Available upon request.

Professionaldevelopmentandtraining


  • Continued Education in Dyslexia and Multisensory Instruction
  • Workshops on Executive Function and Learning Disabilities

Timeline

Certified Academic Language Therapist

Private Dyslexia Therapist
01.2022 - Current

Certified Academic Language Therapist

Levine Academy and Akiba Yavneh Academy
08.2008 - 08.2022

Master’s Degree - Education

Texas Woman's University

Bachelor’s Degree - Speech and Hearing Sciences

University of Arizona
Shannon Katz, M. Ed, CALT