My name is Darlene Hewitt, and I am beginning my 29th year in education and my 9th year serving as a Dyslexia Therapist. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of teaching a variety of student populations, including 1st Grade, 3rd Grade, Newcomers, English Learners, and students receiving targeted reading interventions. I have also served as an ESL Interventionist and Master Reading Teacher (MRT) Reading Coach, supporting students and teachers in developing strong literacy skills.

I completed my Dyslexia CALT training at Southern Methodist University (SMU) Language Therapy Program and Qualified Instructor (QI) training with Dyscoveread. I am passionate about helping students become confident, successful readers. My goal is to provide structured, evidence-based instruction that empowers students with dyslexia to reach their full potential. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the Quinlan ISD family!

Schedule

Tutoring provided on Monday after school. 

Academic Content

As a Dyslexia Therapist, I provide specialized, structured literacy instruction designed to support students with characteristics of dyslexia. Instruction is multisensory, systematic, explicit, and diagnostic in nature. Students receive individualized support using research-based instructional practices that build foundational reading skills and promote academic success.

Alumni Information

Kansas Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

Lamar University
Professional Principal Preparation Program

Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)

SMU Academic Language Therapy Program

Qualified Instructor (QI)

Dyscoveread

Licensed Dyslexia Therapist (LDT)

State of Texas

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