About Katie Lynch
Certified Academic Language Therapist | IEW Instructor | Dyslexia Specialist
About Katie Lynch
I am Katie Lynch, a Manassas, Virginia based Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) and accredited Experienced Instructor with the Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW). With a Master's in Applied Counseling Psychology and specialized training in dyslexia and dysgraphia, I provide structured, evidence-based reading, spelling, and writing instruction for students who need clear, individualized support.
Through explicit, systematic, and diagnostic teaching, I tailor every lesson to your child's unique needs—helping them grow, gain confidence, and reach their full potential.
Approach
What Guides the Work
Education & Professional Certifications
- East Carolina University, BA in Psychology and Child Development and Family Relations
- University of Baltimore, MS in Counseling Psychology
- Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center, Certified Academic Language Therapist
- Institute for Excellence in Writing, Experienced Instructor
- Professional member of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
- Certified therapist with the Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)
- Member of the Virginia Chapter of ALTA
My Belief
"Many children struggle with reading and writing not because they lack intelligence or potential, but because they have not yet mastered the foundational skills that support literacy. When provided with structured, incremental, and multisensory instruction, students can develop the tools they need to become confident readers, effective writers, and successful communicators. Through patience, understanding, and diagnostic, systematic teaching, even the most discouraged learners can build strong literacy skills, discover their strengths, and experience the confidence of academic success."