* Dedicated and passionate about creating inclusive educational environments, offering a strong foundation in understanding diverse learning needs
* Expertise lies in developing individualized education plans (IEPs) and implementing effective classroom management techniques
*Skilled in lesson planning and adaptive instruction, ready to use and further develop communication and collaboration skills in teaching special education
* Positive and compassionate nature, combined with a keen interest in supporting diverse learning needs, complimenting an inclusive and engaging classroom environment
*Equipped with foundational knowledge of IEPs and behavior management strategies, as well as strong skills in lesson planning and adaptive teaching methods
I performed independent research on The Behavioral and Health Consequences of a Gluten, Dairy, and Casein-Containing Diet in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder under the mentorship of Dr. James Priest.
I performed independent research on Neonatal and Infant Neurobiological Implications of Organophosphate Pesticide and Autism Spectrum Disorder under the mentorship of Dr. Daniel Poling.
Certificate for Assistive Technology Consideration in the IEP Process, Ocali
Obtained March 2023 under the mentorship of Dr. Kelly Clark, this certificate allows me to be present in IEP meetings where assistive technology is being considered or evaluated for use in the classroom.
Certificate for Responses to Interventions, IRIS
Obtained September 2024 under the mentorship of Dr. Rebecca Shankland, this certificate allows me to effectively handle the outcomes of student success through progress monitoring of placed interventions.
Certificate for Frequency and Interval Recording, IRIS
Obtained September 2024 under the mentorship of Dr. Debra Prykanowski, this certificate allows me to successfully use multiple methods of data recording for progress monitoring.
Certificate of Completion of a L2 Learner Use of Machine Translation, IALLAT
Obtained October 2024, this certificate allows me to learn about various learning modes, as well as automated translation in a special needs classroom.