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Leigh Anne Lapp

Pueblo

Summary

Dynamic educator with extensive experience as a Dyslexia Interventionist at La Veta Public Schools, specializing in Orton-Gillingham methodologies. Proven track record in enhancing student literacy through evidence-based, multisensory approaches. Skilled in parent communication and monitoring progress, fostering collaborative environments that drive student achievement and engagement.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Dyslexia Interventionist

La Veta Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

Provide specialized instruction for students in grades 1-12 using VAKT strategies based on an Orton Gillingham approach


  • Conducted ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
  • Developed teachers to improve practices as evidenced by improved student achievement on district formative and standardized measures.
  • Implemented instructional, therapeutic or skill development program for assigned students and showed written evidence of preparation.

Reading Intervention Teacher

Westminster Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022

Led data meetings to guide instruction

  • Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Westminster Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.

Education

Certification - CALT (Dyslexia Therapist)

ALTA
06-2026

Certification - CALP (Dyslexia Practitioner)

ALTA
10-2025

Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS
06-2020

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Shippensburg, PA
05-2017

Skills

  • Parent communication
  • Literacy coaching
  • Provide specialized dyslexia therapy for students in grades 1-12 using Orton-Gillingham and Take Flight methodologies
  • Utilize evidence-based multisensory teaching approaches to support students with reading difficulties
  • Monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies to maximize learning outcomes

Timeline

Dyslexia Interventionist

La Veta Public Schools
08.2023 - Current

Reading Intervention Teacher

Westminster Public Schools
08.2019 - 06.2022

Teacher - 2nd Grade

Westminster Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2019

Certification - CALT (Dyslexia Therapist)

ALTA

Certification - CALP (Dyslexia Practitioner)

ALTA

Master of Arts - Teaching English As A Second Language

Fort Hays State University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Leigh Anne Lapp