Abigail Cabrera

Professional educator with strong expertise in special education, equipped to create meaningful impact for students with diverse learning needs. Skilled in individualized education planning, behavior management, and implementing inclusive classroom strategies. Known for a collaborative team approach, flexibility in adapting to changing environments, and unwavering commitment to student success.

• Administrative Services Credential - California Department of Education.
• Special Education Credential - California Department of Education.
• CPR/AED Certification
• ProACT Certification
• Alternative Dispute Resolution Trained

• Created a self-contained school for refugee children at a shelter facility. This included determining the curriculum, assessments, assignments, rubrics, individualized learning plans, and other instructional material. As well as interview and hire teachers and instructional assistants.
• Created Adult Transition Programs in two districts. This included the hiring of teachers, assistants, and DIS providers.
• Prevailed in two back-to-back hearings supporting the district's program for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
• Supervised teams of 3 members in small districts and up to 42 in the larger districts.
• Supervised teams of school site principals, school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, education specialists, occupational therapists, adapted physical education teachers, and American Sign Language Interpreters.
• Directed and managed up to 4 Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing programs for the Los Angeles County office, SELPAs, and districts.
• Directed and managed 5 Principal Administrative Units that delivered services to students with moderate, severe, and profound disabilities, including students identified with Intellectual Disabilities, Deaf/Blind, Autism, and Emotional disabilities.