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Annika Ahlström

Wyckoff

Summary

Creative Learning Specialist versed in working with all learning styles and focused on student wellness. Enjoys thinking of new and effective ways to explore and explain learning. Highly skilled in the implementation of executive function study skills curriculum and mindfulness programs to help support student's developing brains.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Function Coach

TimeWise Executive Function Coaching, LLC
06.2015 - Current

Learning Specialist, 6-7th Grade

Golda Och Academy
08.2021 - 06.2023

Special Education Teacher

Anthony Wayne Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021

Learning Specialist, PreK-8th Grade

Saddle River Day School
09.2014 - 06.2020

Learning Specialist, k-12th grade

Saddle River Day School
09.2012 - 08.2014

Special Education Teacher, preK

Memorial Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2012

Resource Room Teacher, 3rd and 5th grade

Sicomac Elementary School
01.2010 - 06.2010

Special Education Teacher Assistant, Autism Program

Colonial Road Elementary School
07.2009 - 12.2009

Rehabilitation Specialist

New York Presbyterian Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2005

Therapeutic Aide

Edgewood Center for Children and Families
08.2001 - 01.2002

Education

Certified Mindfulness Instructor -

Mindful Schools
Emeryville, CA
2018

Executive Function Coach -

Marydee Sklar
Portland, OR
2014

LDT-C -

Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
2016

Master of Science - Childhood, Special Education, Grades 1-6

Fordham University
NY
2008

Master of Arts - Drama Therapy

New York University
New York, NY
2003

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
1987

Skills

  • Review and interpret diagnostic evaluations
  • Plan support and strategies for students with learning challenges
  • Collaborate with teachers to monitor student progress
  • Confer with parents, teachers and outside consultants
  • Implement and teach middle school executive function program
  • Implement and teach lower and middle school mindfulness curriculum
  • Present on-going research and best practices for learning and the brain to faculty, parents and community

Affiliations

Association of Educational Therapists, Associate Educational Therapist 
Learning Disabilities Association

Kappa Delta Pi - International Honor Society

Timeline

Learning Specialist, 6-7th Grade

Golda Och Academy
08.2021 - 06.2023

Special Education Teacher

Anthony Wayne Middle School
08.2020 - 06.2021

Executive Function Coach

TimeWise Executive Function Coaching, LLC
06.2015 - Current

Learning Specialist, PreK-8th Grade

Saddle River Day School
09.2014 - 06.2020

Learning Specialist, k-12th grade

Saddle River Day School
09.2012 - 08.2014

Special Education Teacher, preK

Memorial Elementary School
07.2010 - 06.2012

Resource Room Teacher, 3rd and 5th grade

Sicomac Elementary School
01.2010 - 06.2010

Special Education Teacher Assistant, Autism Program

Colonial Road Elementary School
07.2009 - 12.2009

Rehabilitation Specialist

New York Presbyterian Hospital
08.2004 - 06.2005

Therapeutic Aide

Edgewood Center for Children and Families
08.2001 - 01.2002

Executive Function Coach -

Marydee Sklar

LDT-C -

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Master of Science - Childhood, Special Education, Grades 1-6

Fordham University

Master of Arts - Drama Therapy

New York University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Virginia

Certified Mindfulness Instructor -

Mindful Schools
Annika Ahlström