About Us

Meet Lindsey

Hi, my name is Lindsey! I’m the founder and lead educator of Aligned Academics. I’m so glad you’re here!

I live in sunny Florida, a place I love (though I spent seven years in California during my twenties and still miss it!).

My teaching journey began at age 13, coaching rhythmic gymnastics—a passion sparked by my love for those floating ribbons and sparkly leotards. Over time, my love for coaching gymnasts evolved into helping students develop their reading skills.

In my free time, I enjoy keeping my four cats happy, reading true stories, visiting quaint tea rooms, and most recently, taking an adult gymnastics class.

Work Experience

Reading Specialist, Saint Paul’s Independent School of Clearwater | 2023-Present

Established Aligned Academics, a Private Reading Tutoring Service | 2018-Present

First Grade Teacher, Ponce de Leon Elementary | 2017-2018

Kindergarten Teacher, Clair-Mel Elementary | 2014-2017

Rhythmic Gymnastics Coach, Tampa Bay Rhythmics | 2010-2012

Preschool Teacher and Gymnastics Coach, Josephson Academy of Gymnastics | 2005-2010

Education Credentials

Orton Gillingham Associate (with Practicum), Orton-Gillingham Academy

Florida Teaching Certificate with ESOL Endorsement

Bachelors in Education, University of South Florida

Professional Memberships

Orton-Gillingham Academy

International Dyslexia Association

Reading Science Academy

Learning Methodology

The Aligned Academics Way

Founded on the Orton-Gillingham Academy’s own principles that represent the research and underlying philosophy by Dr. Samuel Orton and substantiated by his colleagues.

All learners receive…

Structured literacy lessons logically organized and moving from simple, well- learned material to increasing complex elements
Systematic instruction that is sequential and cumulative, while also flexible
Direct presentation of lessons with clearly stated, modeled, and practiced concepts
Consistent error-correction provided with clear and immediate feedback

Individualized to meet the vast needs of learners who may be similar, but not exactly alike and customized to meet the individuals culture, personality, and interests
Diagnostic instruction in that the provider continuously monitors the verbal, nonverbal, and written responses of the learner to identify problems and analyze progress
Prescriptive instruction in that the provider isolates the learners areas of greatest need and focuses on resolving those difficulties and then building on the learner’s progress
Emotionally sound instruction that builds confidence and trust by ensuring the learner achieves regular success

Certified Dyslexia Practitioner since 2021

How we meet the needs of learners who have dyslexia

Learners who have dyslexia have difficulty with the use and processing of the English language, which includes arbitrary linguistic and symbolic codes. This exists on a language continuum which includes spoken and written language, and language comprehension.
Language is the critical tool upon which further academic learning is based, therefore difficulty can occur in all educational endeavors.
There is no cure for dyslexia; it is not something that a learner can be remediated out of, but early and intensive intervention can help close the gap.

The good news

Your child isn’t just lazy.

With the right instruction, almost all individuals with dyslexia can learn to read.

Your child is not unintelligent.

Dyslexia has no relationship to intelligence- individuals who have dyslexia are neither more nor less intelligent than the general population (IDA).

Your child doesn’t have to struggle forever.

Whether your child has been diagnosed with or is suspected of having dyslexia, Aligned Academics can help. A structured approach to literacy instruction can help all readers, not just those who have a diagnosis of a specific learning disability, like dyslexia.

Mission and Vision

Mission

Whether supporting families directly or equipping them with resources, our mission is to build confident, capable readers and writers. Through structured, research-aligned instruction, we strengthen the cognitive foundations of literacy while guiding each child toward independence—and maybe even a love for reading along the way.

Vision

To see every child grow into a confident, independent reader and writer.

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