About Me
Prior to my role as an advocate, I taught special education for more than a decade and have experience working with students with a range of disabilities including Autism, specific learning disability, intellectual disability, emotional disability, Down syndrome, ADD / ADHD, sensory processing differences, visual impairments, and behavior support needs. Throughout my career, I have been at the helm of IEP teams, serving both as a case manager and educational specialist.
Special Education Experience
Education
San Francisco State University
Master of Arts degree in Special Education
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With an emphasis on the education and evaluation of students with extensive support needs (moderate to severe disabilities).
San Francisco State University
Education Specialist Teaching Credential
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This credential authorizes the holder to conduct Educational Assessments related to student's access to the academic core curriculum and progress towards meeting instructional academic goals, provide instruction, and Special Education Support to individuals with a primary disability of autism, moderate/severe intellectual disabilities, deaf-blind, emotional disturbance, and multiple disabilities, to students in kindergarten, grades 1 - 12 through age 22, and classes organized primarily for adults in services across the continuum of program options available.
Boston University
Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism
Certifications and Memberships
California State University, Northridge
Assistive Technology Certificate
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The holder of this certificate understands practical tools and techniques of assistive technology accommodations and applications to meet the needs of individuals with various disabilities in many settings.
COPAA
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) Member