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CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Louisa Hanes-Stone

Irvine,CA

Summary

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with expertise in learning and conduct disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), Behavioral Disorders, and Early Childhood Development. Strong advocate for early, frequent, and targeted interventions. Proficient in fostering connections, collaboration, and communication with parents and interdisciplinary teams. Committed to nurturing students' social, emotional, and academic growth with passion and dedication.

Overview

47
47
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tutor, Mentor, Academic Coach, Family Support/Guide

Private Client
01.2011 - Current


Student 2 yrs. was not reaching typical developmental milestones at the expected age. Developed/implemented early intervention program to facilitate growth. Speech/Language, social skills group, parental training, support and counseling were organized and provided.

Academic support (collaboration with teachers at SJHHS and Cal Prep) social and emotional guidance (collaboration with student’s guidance counselors) organizational support front loaded (daily schedule, projects, grades, emails etc…) for parents, grandparents, service providers.

Student now 16 yrs.

CLASS Program/Transition Specialist

Capistrano Unified School District
06.2021 - 06.2022

Provided special education needs of post-secondary students between the ages of 18-22 who completed high school without a diploma. Taught a highly individualized program based on the individual needs of each student. Academic, vocational, and social skills support was provided as needed.


Education Specialist

Capistrano Unified School District; Harold Ambuehl Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2018
  • Managed a caseload of students TK-5th grade with individual academic and behavioral needs
  • Assessed students using standardized measures, interpreted assessment results, collected/interpreted data on IEP goals, and monitored student progress
  • Scheduled/implemented student Annual and Triennial IEP meetings, positively interacted with school staff on a daily basis, collaborated with related services providers, and supervised paraprofessionals within the classroom
  • Planned implemented, and evaluated instructional activities students on caseload TK-5th grade
  • STARS (Extended School Year) 2001-2017
  • Provided "in home" services 2014-2017
  • Supported TK-5 students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Performed duties that enhanced instruction/behavioral objectives, collected data to track student progress


504 Coordinator/Teacher Induction Program

Capistrano Unified School District; Harold Ambuehl Elementary
08.2013 - 01.2018
  • Assured compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act.
  • Teacher Induction Program Mentor (Formerly known as BTSA) August 2016-2018
  • Implemented a two-year, individualized, job embedded system of mentoring, support and professional learning for beginning teachers approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
  • Cal State Fullerton-Student Teacher
  • Member of CTA/NEA August 1978-2025

Elementary/Special Education Teacher

Anchorage School District; Mt. Spurr Elementary School; Elmendorf AFB
08.1978 - 06.1984
  • Kindergarten- Planned implemented, and evaluated instructional activities for students in kindergarten; general education curriculum provided
  • Modified Primary-TK-1st Specialized program for students with academic and behavioral issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Education Multiple Subject

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Idaho
Moscow, ID

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Relationship building/Parents/Student/Team
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Learning techniques
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Student progress analysis

Certification

  • Education Specialist Instruction Credential
  • Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
  • Capistrano Autism Training Certificate (CAT)
  • Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate (CLAD)
  • Reading Instruction Certificate (RIC)
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
  • Fingerprints Clearance OCDE

CONTINUING EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

 143.63 SEMESTER HOURS in the field of Education. August 1978-2019 

(Chapman, UCI, USD, CSUSM)

Timeline

CLASS Program/Transition Specialist

Capistrano Unified School District
06.2021 - 06.2022

504 Coordinator/Teacher Induction Program

Capistrano Unified School District; Harold Ambuehl Elementary
08.2013 - 01.2018

Tutor, Mentor, Academic Coach, Family Support/Guide

Private Client
01.2011 - Current

Education Specialist

Capistrano Unified School District; Harold Ambuehl Elementary
08.2001 - 06.2018

Elementary/Special Education Teacher

Anchorage School District; Mt. Spurr Elementary School; Elmendorf AFB
08.1978 - 06.1984

Bachelor of Science - General Education Multiple Subject

University of Idaho

Bachelor of Science - Special Education

University of Idaho