About Us
TAP Learning Services is dedicated to serving students with dyslexia in K – 8th grades by providing tutoring for students and professional development for teachers and tutors in the metro Atlanta area.
Kelly Kirkland, Principal Instructor
Kelly received a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Psychology from the University of Georgia and is an Orton-Gillingham reading practitioner. In addition to remediating dyslexic children, Kelly works with The Schenck School/Dyslexia Resource in Atlanta, Ga, training tutors and teachers in the Orton-Gillingham Approach. She has extensive experience working both in and out of the classroom remediating children with reading and writing difficulties. Additionally, Kelly has presented at the Orton-Gillingham Academy conference on the social-emotional component of dyslexia. Kelly has organized support groups for parents and teachers as they discover new ways to meet the needs of children with dyslexia. Kelly is a certified member of the International Dyslexia Association/Center for Effective Reading Instruction and a Fellow-in-Training in the Orton-Gillingham Academy. Kelly will complete her Masters in Marriage and Family counseling in 2022 with plans to further address the social-emotional needs of children and families as they navigate the world of learning difficulties. Kelly and her husband have 3 children and live in the Atlanta area.