Experience

Los Altos School District

• United States
• Education Management
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Special Education Specialist

  • Jan 2017 - Present



Via Services

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Mar 2012 - Jan 2017

  • Oversee eight full-time and six part-time staff members; managing weekly schedules, time cards, expenses, and ongoing training's• Meet with staff for 1:1 reviews on a bi-monthly basis; completing yearly reviews for full-time members• Interviewed and hired 10 employees; facilitating the on-boarding and training of all new staff• Managed weekly and monthly check requests (Authorization to Pay) for contract staff, department needs, and other miscellaneous items• Maintained and monitored $1 Million department budget on a monthly basis, presenting monthly department finance reports and budget to Board of Directors• Met with Board of Directors and executive staff to discuss and research and develop company’s strategic five-year plan including a new website and editorial content• Attended Board of Directors events outside of normal work day to promote Via Services• Helped fund raise and plan Via Services biggest fundraiser of the year: 400+ guests raising in excess of $300,000• Organized and planned company outing for 50+ staff to a Giants game (transportation/food/drinks/etc.) Show less

• Early Childhood Special Educator

  • Aug 2011 - Jan 2017

  • Led the Intake team of 10 employees and over 15 contract staff; training all staff and neighboring counties on Via’s Early Start Model • Managed a caseload of assessments (10-12 per week) and met with lead agency’s management team on a weekly basis to present all of the cases that were assessed over the previous week• Maintained, managed, and renewed $2 million contract for five years• Attended meetings with San Andreas Regional Center and County Office of Education on a weekly basis and assisted with presenting current updates Show less



Moreland School District

• San Jose, CA

• Education Specialist

  • Mar 2010 - Sep 2011

  • Creates classroom lesson plans, collaborates with teachers and paraprofessionals; providing appropriate support as well as trainings • Implements specific teaching strategies and interventions based on each child’s unique need. • Established rapport with students, teachers, and parents and daily communication. • Utilized adaptive practices and equipment in instruction address the academic, cultural, social, and developmental needs of the students. • Used a variety of activities to promote development in language, motor skills, cognition, social/emotional, and self-help skills. • Worked one-on-one with children with a variety of disabilities in daily activities and projects. • Manage the classroom, activities, communication, and children and their families to help their child receive a high quality educational experience Show less



Morgan Autism Center

• San Jose, CA

• Instructional Assistant

  • Feb 2008 - Dec 2010

  • Work with students on the autism spectrum on mastering academic and social goals as well as developing daily life and self help skills • Training in assistive technology, specifically augmentative communication devices (AAC), and use of assistive technology with all students. • Training in brushing and compression techniques • Classroom ranging from age 5-10 years (March-August 2009) • Classroom ranging from age 8-13 years (August 2009-December 2010) • Work with students on the autism spectrum on mastering academic and social goals as well as developing daily life and self help skills • Training in assistive technology, specifically augmentative communication devices (AAC), and use of assistive technology with all students. • Training in brushing and compression techniques • Classroom ranging from age 5-10 years (March-August 2009) • Classroom ranging from age 8-13 years (August 2009-December 2010)



Santa Clara University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2009

  • Work with the Office of Student Life on drug and alcohol abuse in college students, as well as possible preventative measures • Work with the Office of Student Life on drug and alcohol abuse in college students, as well as possible preventative measures



Stanford Research Institute

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

  • Assess literacy levels of pre-school students for the PBS Kids Study • Assess literacy levels of pre-school students for the PBS Kids Study