Resource for intern, site mentor, and principal in support of intern’s progression through the credentialing program
Provides intern with procedural support to address challenges in teaching, learning, classroom/case management
Engages with intern in formative assessment processes, non-evaluative, reflective conversations about educational practice
Program Specialist
Twin Rivers Unified School District
Sacramento, CA
01.2024 - 01.2026
Assist in developing and implementing individualized education programs
Oversee and coordinate special education programs
Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations
Conduct professional development opportunities for teachers and staff
RSP Teacher/Department Chair/Induction Site Coach
San Juan Unified School District
Carmichael, CA
01.2022 - 01.2024
Taught math, english, and reading intervention classes
Attend district and school level department meetings
Lead school site special education department meetings
Mentor new special education teacher
COST team member
Special Education Teacher/Department Lead
Visions In Education Charter School
Carmichael, CA
01.2013 - 01.2022
Identified, implemented, and trained stakeholders on evidence based instructional practices and curricula
Trained and mentored new special education teachers
Administrative designee for IEP meetings
Developed and facilitated professional development presentations
Coordination with Non-Public Agencies for designated instruction and services
Collaboration with the Local Education Agency in order to determine the least restrictive environment for students
Education Specialist
Sacramento Charter High School
Sacramento, CA
01.2012 - 01.2013
Co-taught in a push-in inclusion model
Case management and development and facilitation of Individualized Education Plans
Data collection and analysis for tiered intervention of supports system
Analyzed and reported data to educational teaching teams to improve student outcomes
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Special Education
California State University
Sacramento
05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Concentration: English
California State University
Sacramento
05-2011
Associate in Arts - Social Sciences
Sacramento City College
Sacramento
05-2009
Skills
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Los Angeles County Office of Education, CA
Mild/Moderate Disabilities Specialist Credential California State University, Sacramento, CA o Traumatic Brain Injury Added Authorization o Orthopedic Impairment Added Authorization
Reading and Literacy Instruction Certificate and Authorization University of California, San Diego, CA
Assistive Technology Applications Certificate California State University, Northridge, CA
Timeline
Intern Field Coach
Sacramento County Office of Education
01.2025 - 01.2026
Program Specialist
Twin Rivers Unified School District
01.2024 - 01.2026
RSP Teacher/Department Chair/Induction Site Coach
San Juan Unified School District
01.2022 - 01.2024
Special Education Teacher/Department Lead
Visions In Education Charter School
01.2013 - 01.2022
Education Specialist
Sacramento Charter High School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies, Concentration: English
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