Who We Are

With over 40 years of combined experience in education, we provide personalized, research-based support in reading, writing, and academic development. Whether your child needs targeted intervention, skill-building, or greater confidence, we’re here to support their growth.

Tiffany Neal, M.Ed.  is the founder and owner of The Literacy Ladies, where she sets the vision and oversees high-quality literacy support for students in grades K–8. With over 20 years of experience in education, Tiffany brings deep expertise in reading and writing instruction grounded in research and real classroom practice.

Tiffany most recently served as the Elementary Literacy Coordinator for Keller ISD, where she supported literacy instruction across kindergarten through sixth grade. She partnered with teachers and leaders to strengthen foundational skills, guide instructional decisions, and improve student outcomes across the district.

At The Literacy Ladies, Tiffany conducts comprehensive literacy evaluations, develops individualized learning plans, and supports her team of tutors to ensure instruction is targeted and effective. She also partners with schools and districts nationwide as a literacy consultant and curriculum designer, supporting research-based instruction.

Tiffany holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Texas. She is a certified teacher (EC–8, ESL) and a former Elementary Teacher of the Year.

✨ Areas of Expertise

• Literacy evaluation and individualized instructional planning

• Structured literacy and foundational skills (phonics, fluency, and word study)

• Intervention for striving readers and writers

• Comprehension and writing development

• Data-informed instruction and progress monitoring

• Small group instruction and targeted intervention design

• Curriculum alignment and instructional coaching for educators

Melissa Alexander-Blythe, M.Ed.Melissa Alexander-Blythe, M.Ed. is an experienced educational leader and literacy expert with over 20 years in education. She currently serves as the Coordinator for Advanced Academics and CCMR at Fort Worth ISD, where she leads districtwide initiatives for Advanced Placement (AP), SAT, PSAT, and college readiness, while supporting campuses in strengthening advanced academic programming and expanding post-secondary pathways for students.

She previously served as a Director of Advanced Academics within a charter network and as a District Literacy Coach at Keller ISD, where she supported educators in implementing high-impact literacy instruction. Her classroom experience includes teaching 8th grade ELA, remote instruction, and AP English Language and Composition, where her students consistently performed in the top 10% nationally.

Melissa holds a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education and is completing doctoral coursework in Curriculum and Instruction. She is a fellow and teacher-consultant with the National Writing Project and has completed study at Columbia University.

Melissa is passionate about helping students build strong reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

✨ Areas of Expertise

• College readiness and post-secondary planning

• Scholarship applications and essay development

• Reading and writing support (Grades 4–12)

• Reading comprehension and critical analysis

• AP exam preparation (writing-focused)

• SAT and ACT reading and writing

• Literary analysis and academic writing

• STAAR and standardized test preparation