Professional Experience
- The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning, Executive Director & Co-Founder
- CALT – Certified Academic Language Therapist at The Written Word
- CALT-QI, Qualified Instructor of Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia
- ALTA Illinois Chapter Founding Member, President, Vice President & Treasurer
- ALTA National Committee Member: Council of Chapter Presidents, Certifying Committe, Nominating Committee, Instructor of Standards Committee
- IMSLEC Member – The Written Word is an accredited center
- Everyone Reading Illinois Board Member
- Wheaton & Winfield Chamber of Commerce Member
- Pebblecreek Montessori, TX, Elementary Teacher, Elementary Coordinator, CALT
- Good Shepherd Montessori, TX, Elementary Teacher
- Pendergast School District, AZ, Elementary Teacher
- Monona Grove School District, WI, Elementary Teacher
Education
- Southern Methodist University
- Learning Therapist Certificate Program
- Dyslexia Therapy Training in Alphabet Phonics
- Lukes Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders at Scottish Rite for Children
- Dyslexia Therpary Retraining in Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia
- Dallas Montessori Teacher Training Academy
- American Montessori Society, Elementary I Teacher Credential
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Masters of Science Degree, Curriculum and Instruction – Reading
- Winona State University
- Bachelors of Science Degree, Elementary Education
Certifications & Accreditation
- International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC)- Accredited Training Center
- Academic Language Therapy Association
- Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)
- Qualified Instructor (QI)
- Training Course Partner of Scottish Rite for Children
Awards
- Pendergast School District
- Teacher of the Year – Outstanding First Grade Teacher,
Presentations
- Dyslexia Awareness – Pebblecreek Montessori, Plano, TX
- Dyslexia Simulation – Pebblecreek Montessori, Plano, TX
- Explore Our World: An Overview of the Elementary Montessori Environment – Pebblecreek Montessori, Plano, TX
- What is Academic Language Therapy? – Dyslexia Buddy Network, Wheaton, IL
- Dyslexia Remediation – Take Flight: A Comprehensive Intervention for Students with Dyslexia – Alexian Brothers Women and Children’s Hospital, Hoffman Estates, IL
- Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia and Dyslexia 101 – Cambridge, WI
- Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia – Wheaton, IL
- Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia – Evanston Special Needs Resource Fair, Evanston, IL
- Dyslexia for a Day: A Simulation of Dyslexia – College of DuPage Education Department, Glen Ellyn, IL
- Experience Dyslexia Simulation – Wheaton College Special Education Department, IL
- Experience Dyslexia Simulation – Institute Day Plainfield School District, IL
- Experience Dyslexia Simulation – St. John’s School, Lombard, IL
- Phonological Awareness and Phonics Instruction – Institute Day Plainfield School District, IL
- Take Flight Overview – Everyone Reading Illinois Dyslexia Conference, Naperville, IL
- A Structured Approach to Teaching Reading, Writing, and Spelling: A 3 Day Seminar, Plainfield School District, IL
- The Importance of Voculably Instruction – Everyone Reading Illinois Dyslexia Conference, Naperville, IL
- The Power of Syllable Instruction – Everyone Reading Illinois Dyslexia Conference, IL
- Breaking Down the Definition: Understanding Dyslexia and the Instructional Approaches Needed for Effective Intervention – IAASE Conference, IL
- Dyslexia and Take Flight: The Definition. The Evidence, The Intervention – Lake Forest School District, IL
“Mrs. Chapman’s instruction was more than just teaching my son how to overcome the challenges of dyslexia. She has literally changed the course of his life forever. She met my son at the level he was learning, and gently guided him with encouragement every step of the way. She kept me informed of his progress, educated me about dyslexia and how I could help him at home. One of the greatest things about Mrs. Chapman is her understanding and compassion for children like my son. ” H.R.
