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.
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.
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.
143.63 SEMESTER HOURS in the field of Education. August 1978-2019
(Chapman, UCI, USD, CSUSM)