Saskia Brown Elkenkamp
Marina Del Rey,CA
Summary
Dedicated Early Intervention Specialist with a Master’s Degree in Special Education and over eight years of diverse experience supporting children with learning differences and developmental needs. Skilled in developing and delivering individualized intervention plans, precise assessment, and goal setting. Highly effective at collaborating with families and school teams, mentoring students, and employing multisensory and evidence-based instructional techniques. Passionate about fostering student growth, independence, and self-advocacy in both academic and social-emotional domains.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Intervention Specialist
Early Help
Los Angeles, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Delivered individualized, one-on-one literacy instruction to private school students with learning differences (including dyslexia, ADHD, and written expression challenges).
- Developed and implemented targeted reading/writing interventions addressing decoding, fluency, comprehension, spelling, and composition skills.
- Collaborated with families and school teams to set and review academic and social-emotional goals; regularly communicated progress.
- Used multisensory and structured language programs to meet the diverse needs of students and adapted lesson plans for multiple learning styles.
- Maintained detailed session notes, monitored growth, and adjusted instruction based on ongoing assessments.
- Supported executive function, study skills, and self-advocacy.
- Implemented individualized behavioral management plans for children with complex needs, fostering independence and emotional growth.
- Maintained daily progress notes to track behavioral trends, providing data-driven updates to the treatment team to facilitate adjustments in care strategies.
Homemaker
Marina Del Rey, CA
09.2015 - 11.2022
- Served as administrator for the Coeur D'Alene Elementary School Board, supporting school governance and community engagement.
Senior Language Consultant
Global LT
12.2014 - 09.2015
- Supervised a regional team of Language Training Coordinators and Instructors.
- Acted as the primary liaison for International Relocation Assignment Managers.
- Directed and monitored daily business operations to guarantee timely, professional, and accurate responses to customer inquiries.
- Achieved and exceeded gross margins and performance goals through strategic practices.
Language Training Coordinator
Global LT
Troy, MI
12.2007 - 12.2014
- Managed private language instruction programs tailored to international clients needs.
- Served as the single point of contact for clients, learners, and instructors.
- Negotiated contractor pay rates and maintained service quality.
- Ensured high participant satisfaction and consistent service excellence.
German Instructor
Deutsche Schule Metro Detroit
Bloomfield, MI
08.2007 - 03.2010
- Planned and conducted German language instruction for various age groups.
- Adapted materials and delivered engaging lessons tailored to curriculum and learner needs.
- Designed assessment methods and evaluated student progress.
Talent Recruiter
Global LT
Troy, MI
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Designed and implemented an overall recruiting strategy.
- Conducted interviews, filtered candidates, and managed relationships during the selection process.
Lead Teacher
Preschool Villa Kunterbunt
Wesseling, Germany
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum stimulating all child development domains.
- Provided a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and supervised support staff.
- Conducted ongoing child developmental evaluation.
Movement Therapist
Verein fuer Gesundheitssport und Sporttherapie
Wesseling, Germany
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Assessed and delivered treatment plans for children with special needs.
- Developed individualized goals and implemented therapeutic activities.
Movement Therapist
Preschool Teersteenhaus
Cologne, Germany
02.2006 - 08.2006
- Conducted initial therapy assessment and facilitated movement therapy group sessions.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Cologne
Cologne, Germany12.2005
Skills
- Individualized intervention plan development and progress monitoring
- Multi-sensory and structured language instruction (including Orton-Gillingham techniques)
- Academic and behavioral goal writing and implementation
- Strong collaboration and communication with families, teachers, and support staff
- Expertise working with students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences
- Assessment, data collection, and progress reporting
- Support for executive function and self-advocacy skills
- Behavioral management and fostering emotional growth
- Bilingual: Native fluency in German
Certification
- University of California, Riverside / Educational Therapy Certification February 2026 - February 2027
- IMSE / Orton-Gillingham Certification May 2026 - June 2026
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Intervention Specialist
Early Help
11.2022 - Current
Homemaker
09.2015 - 11.2022
Senior Language Consultant
Global LT
12.2014 - 09.2015
Language Training Coordinator
Global LT
12.2007 - 12.2014
German Instructor
Deutsche Schule Metro Detroit
08.2007 - 03.2010
Talent Recruiter
Global LT
08.2007 - 12.2007
Lead Teacher
Preschool Villa Kunterbunt
09.2006 - 06.2007
Movement Therapist
Preschool Teersteenhaus
02.2006 - 08.2006
Movement Therapist
Verein fuer Gesundheitssport und Sporttherapie
09.2005 - 09.2006
Master of Science - Special Education
University of Cologne