Christina Clarke
Lanham
Summary
Adaptive and Impactful Literacy Specialist
K–2 literacy specialist and language therapy trainee with an M.A. in Teaching, focused on structured literacy and intervention for struggling readers and students with dyslexia. ALTA Trainee Affiliate and ASDEC participant pursuing CALT certification. Experience delivering targeted small-group instruction and one-on-one tutoring, mentoring colleagues, and collaborating with school leaders to improve literacy outcomes. Reliable, coachable, and willing to travel for school-based professional learning.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Language Therapist
Self-employed
Lanham
01.2025 - Current
- Monitor student progress throughout the course of dyslexia therapy by tracking goals set in learner treatment plan.
- Maintain intensive training in structured literacy in accordance with Academic Language Therapy Association and IMSLEC guidelines.
- Collaborate with CALT-QI supervisors to ensure treatment student plan progress toward reading mastery.
Specialized Reading Tutor
The Siena School
Silver Spring
11.2025 - Current
- Provide individualized, multi-sensory reading tutoring to learners with dyslexia using structured literacy techniques.
- Track learner progress using benchmark and curriculum-based measures; adjust instruction to accelerate growth.
- Coach parents and support staff on carryover strategies and accommodations for classroom success.
K–2 Literacy Teacher
Prince Georges County Public Schools
Upper Marlboro
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver daily K–2 literacy instruction emphasizing phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension for diverse learners, including struggling readers.
- Implement structured literacy approaches aligned to Science of Reading principles to close reading gaps.
- Design and lead targeted small-group interventions based on data from formative assessments and progress monitoring.
- Collaborate with special education and intervention teams to scaffold instruction for students with dyslexia.
- Communicate with families on student progress and strategies to support reading at home.
Teacher
DC Public Charter Schools
Washington DC
07.2017 - 06.2025
- Developed engaging presentations aligned with learning outcomes.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage learner participation and critical thinking.
- Implemented diverse facilitation strategies to accommodate various learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to improve instructional practices and share resources.
- Assessed learner performance through various evaluation methods to guide instruction.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with stakeholders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD05-2018
Master of Arts - Teaching
RELAY Graduate School Of Education
Washington, DC07-2002
CALT Training
Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center
Rockville, MDSkills
- Structured Literacy & Science of Reading instruction
- Dyslexia-friendly interventions and tutoring
- Small-group instruction & progress monitoring
- Teacher coaching & professional development
- Lesson planning, curriculum implementation, assessment
- Classroom management & differentiated instruction
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Comfortable with virtual delivery (Zoom/Teams) and travel
Timeline
Specialized Reading Tutor
The Siena School
11.2025 - Current
K–2 Literacy Teacher
Prince Georges County Public Schools
08.2025 - Current
Academic Language Therapist
Self-employed
01.2025 - Current
Teacher
DC Public Charter Schools
07.2017 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Washington Adventist University
Master of Arts - Teaching
RELAY Graduate School Of Education
CALT Training
Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center