This is my 9th year teaching special education. It is my fifth year teaching autistic support. Special education is truly my passion. I have also facilitated several professional developments for teachers and support staff. During the summer I am the special education coordinator at an inclusion-based summer camp.
Differentiate, differentiate, differentiate!!! Incorporate lots of hands-on learning and sensory-based activities. Keep your data! Set up a great centers/ rotation schedule...just a few ideas! Overall, I believe in individualized instruction across settings. Every child can learn, and no child learns in the same way. I always keep an open-mind and think outside of the box. If a child isn't learning, I change my approach. Always keep an open mind and an open heart <3
*2013/2014 Autism Teacher of Excellence Award *Honored as an "Expert Teacher for Autistic Support" *Presented professional development to other staff members in regards to the function and treatment of challenging behavior and Autism Spectrum Disorders
BA in Elementary/ Special Education and Graduate Certificate in Behavioral Intervention in Autism
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PreK, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Measurement, Numbers, Other (Math), Science, Social Studies, Government, World Languages, Computer Science, Special Education, Other (Specialty), Geography, Other (Social Studies), Life Skills, For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Professional Development, Character Education, Word Problems, Study Skills, Instructional Technology, Writing, Oral Communication, Child Care, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Autumn, Speech Therapy, Winter, Spring, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Summer, American Sign Language, Occupational Therapy, Handwriting, Vocational Education, Early Intervention, School Psychology, Phonics