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United States

An Educational consultant and advocate with 24 years of experience for individuals with special needs with reading, learning disabilities or executive functioning deficits in the areas of emotional control, attention, organization, planning or problems solving. Works individually or in small groups providing community education in the areas or transformational Art Coach and creative activities with various mediums of watercolor or acrylic painting for children and adults of all ages.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Enjoy a curated, family friendly, educational virtual travel experience which include games and activities while incorporating the culture, cuisine, and people from countries around the world. Something that sets us apart is our focus on the five senses. Each suitcase adventure comes packed full of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and things to touch, guaranteed to stimulate your senses.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Bruce, Wisconsin

Facilitated family meetings to help create Family Wellness Plan with measurable goals, expectations, and rewards.Modeled effective communication skills to enhance relationships and strengthen the family unit.Connected families with other state and community resources that can provide additional support.Provided resources that promote child development and information regarding children’s health (physical and social-emotional behavioral), nutrition, parent/child interactions, and mental health providing information about developmental screening. Provided information about programs for children with disabilities and the educational evaluation process.Provided effective solutions and management tools to deal with challenging behaviors.Developed strong, positive, and effective relationships with families, including those families experiencing crises.Supported families in identifying, developing, and utilizing their informal and formal support networks (e.g. neighborhood groups, faith/spiritual communities, civic organizations).

Oahu, Hawaii

Highly trained in the area of reading instruction with research-based curriculum and best practices. Case manager of educational programming for 30+ students, with learning, emotional and physical disabilities.Administered Functional Behavioral Assessments, designed and implemented Individual Education Plans and behavior plans.Provided specialized direct instruction for students with various learning and emotional disabilities. Participant in Response to Intervention Data Assessment Teams to evaluate progress and identify appropriate interventions.Supervised, trained, and managed five paraprofessionals. Created schedules and provided on-going training in instruction, behavior management, specialized instruction, and progress monitoring.Trained faculty/staff in the Fast Forword Reading Intervention Program and appropriate skill deficit interventions. Attended 6 day Dyslexia Screening Training in Ohio, Certified in Dyslexia Screening and Assessment

Eau Claire, Wisconsin Area

Trained, active participant in Coordinated Services Team Initiative (CST) Services: The team met regularly to collaboratively problem-solve, address needs, provide on-going support for the family and evaluate progress.Designed individualized educational programming: career planning and transitions for independent living.Transition Coordinator responsibilities included: developed work-study programs for students to gain work experience within the community.Supervised and evaluated work-coop experiences and provided on-going training as a job coach. Evaluated students using various behavioral assessments (BASC-2 and BES –2).Conducted functional behavioral assessments to develop individual behavior plans and contracts. Utilized practical and effective inclusion strategies for at-risk learners.Maintained positive relations with parents and other networks reporting student progress.Member of Strategic Planning, Alternative Education Grant Writing, and Discipline Committees. Received training in Restorative Justice Practices and the Impacts of Trauma.

State Of Hawaii

Implemented, evaluated, monitored reading instruction for 45 teachers and 16 paraprofessionals at assigned K-6 elementary school.Provided professional development, consultation, and training to teachers and paraprofessionals throughout the state of Hawaii in reading and “best teaching” practices. Administered Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills Assessments (Letter Naming Fluency, Phonemic Segmentation, On-set Rime, Nonsense Word, and Test of Oral Reading Fluency) to 722 students. Compiled and analyzed school-wide assessment data on Microsoft Excel and Power Point. Created and presented grade level achievement and individual student performance data graphs.Identified at-risk learners, developed and implemented crisis interventions and modifications. Attained funds of $140,000 for assigned school through development of project proposals for Pihana Na Mamo and Reading Challenge GrantsPiloted and coordinated three-week summer reading program for 100 student, 30 volunteers, and 6 teachers. Successfully fundraised $21,000 from the community to provide transportation, materials, meals, and refreshments.

Bachelor Of Education (B.Ed.), Special Education And Teaching

Compassionate Samurai, Advanced Leadership Development

Graduate Studies, Special Education And Teaching