Amy C.

Amy is a dedicated educator with over 10 years of experience in literacy instruction, bilingual education, and supporting students with diverse learning needs. She currently serves as a Middle School Reading Specialist and a private reading and dyslexia tutor, providing individualized instruction to strengthen students’ literacy skills. Amy earned her bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Education from the University of Houston and her master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Literacy Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a Certified Academic Language Practitioner through the Academic Language Therapy Association. She has specialized training in structured literacy and dyslexia intervention, including Neuhaus Basic Language Skills, Read By Design, and Esperanza, a Spanish literacy program rooted in Orton-Gillingham principles. Her experience as an elementary reading teacher, reading specialist, and dyslexia practitioner has shaped her teaching philosophy. She believes literacy instruction should recognize each student’s strengths while providing prescriptive and systematic support to develop essential reading skills. She strives to create a supportive learning environment, help students understand how they learn, celebrate their progress and develop the confidence to advocate for themselves. Outside the classroom, Amy enjoys running, cycling, spending time with her family, and loving on her pets.