For the last seven years, I have supported K-5 students as a special education teacher. As a highly effective designated educator, I supported general education students with and without disabilities in the areas of reading, writing, math, social skills, independent functioning, and more.

In addition to supporting students directly with evidence-based and individualized interventions, I collaborated with families and school staff to ensure our students were supported at all levels.

I hold Florida teacher certification and endorsements in the following areas:

• Elementary Education K-6

• Exceptional Student Education K-12

• English for Speakers of Other Languages

• Reading K-12

I'm incredibly proud of each of my students. Over 90% of my graduating 5th graders left elementary school reading on grade level and will be strong middle school students.

• Local Education Agency (LEA) designee - In addition to running IEP meetings, I have experience educating families and staff about policies, procedures, and legal safeguards the support the best services for our students.

• Student Clinician - As part of my masters degree, I have earned over 250 clinical treatment and assessment hours with children ages 2-21 in the field of speech-language pathology. This includes receptive, expressive, and pragmatic language; fluency/stuttering; AAC; articulation; literacy, and more.

• Multi-Cultural & Diversity Affairs Ambassador - I led the Operations department with a focus on organization, communication, and ensuring everyone feels welcome.

• School Advisory Council Co-Chair - I supported the development of School Improvement Plans (every school has one; check your school's website!), including establishing and monitoring goals related to attendance, student performance (including the lowest performing 25% and socio-economic minorities), and how to increase learning gains and drive proficiency in reading in math.