Experience

Camp Yakety Yak

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Coordinator

  • Jan 2023 - Present



Beaverton School District

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• School Support Specialist / Leadership Teacher

  • Jun 2021 - Present

• Learning Specialist

  • Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

  -Mentor and provide SDI and case management for 30 students impacted with various disabilities. -Experienced In Trauma Informed Care-Equity Focused-Partner with mainstream teachers to ensure each student has access to general education curriculum-Develop and manage IEPs and Behavior Support Plans to support student progress-Teach appropriate social behavior and emotional regulation strategies across all settings-Provide rigorous, specialized instruction according to Common Core Standards-Utilize daily transition, behavior, and academic data to drive instruction and to monitor behavioral triggers-Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations-Member of the PBIS team -Member of SST team Show less

• Social Communication Classroom Teacher - Autism

  • Jul 2015 - Sep 2019

  • Mentor and support 15 students impacted with Autism Spectrum Disorder• Partner with mainstream teachers to ensure each student has access to general education curriculum• Create and actively work IEPs and Behavior Support Plans to support student progress• Teach appropriate social behavior and emotional regulation strategies across all settings• Provide rigorous, specialized instruction according to Common Core Standards• Utilize daily transition, behavior, and academic data to drive instruction and to monitor behavioral triggers• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations•. Facilitator for the building Equity Learning Team•. Member of the PBIS team •. Member of SST team Show less



Camp Yakety Yak

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camp Director

  • Jul 2016 - Aug 2021

  Assist Camp Administrators, fellow Educational Faculty, and Student Clinicians/Volunteers in delivering a fun program to campers focusing on social, emotional, behavioral, cognitive and communication skills using best practices in occupational therapy. Support in the design and delivery of program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers’ age and abilities especially as it relates to pro-social behavior, emotional regulation skills and friendship development. Teach staff about classroom related topics including different learning styles, classroom management, lesson planning, scaffolding etc. Provide feedback to Camp Directors regarding staff member’s ability to receive suggestions or constructive criticism and make changes as needed. Communicate with parents as needed. Review Camper Progress Reports and provide any additional recommendations from the field of Education. Ensure that camp staff and campers know and follow safety and educational procedures during camp programs. Ensure that all campers are getting their sensorimotor needs met as well as possible. Ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures in all program areas. Train and supervise Student Clinicians/Volunteers to develop and implement lesson plans using “best practice” teaching techniques. Provide oral feedback to staff on their use of strategies. Provide recommendations and concerns to Camp Director regarding Student Clinicians/Volunteers performances. Encourage growth in knowledge of the field of Special Education by modeling, assigning reading/research, etc. Assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the Camp Director. Other Job Duties: Attend administrative staff meetings. Maintain clear and positive written and verbal communication with all camp staff. Provide ongoing program ideas to Camp Directors. Follow the Camp Yakety Yak Code of Conduct. Show less



Hillsboro School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 700 & Above Employee

• Social Communication Classroom Teacher-ASD

  • Jul 2012 - Jul 2015

  • Mentor and support 16 students impacted with Autism Spectrum Disorder • Partner with mainstream teachers to ensure each student has access to general education curriculum • Create and actively work IEPs and Behavior Support Plans to support student progress • Teach appropriate social behavior and emotional regulation strategies across all settings • Provide rigorous, specialized instruction according to Common Core Standards • Utilize daily transition, behavior, and academic data to drive instruction and to monitor behavioral triggers • Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on students and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations •Serve on equity team to support the learning of all students regardless of subgroup with a strong focus on on current achievement gap • Facilitate dialogues within district with Uniting to Understand Racism •Serve on 2014-2015 Special Education Leadership Team •Support and mentor new program teachers and building teachers needing accommodations and interventions to ensure all students have access to the general education setting and curriculum •Serve on Collaborative Co-teaching team to drive district wide initiative for more inclusive practices for all students •Serve on Special Education Leadership team Show less



The Victory Academy

• Substitute Teacher

  • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Provide substitute-teaching services for a private school serving children diagnosed with ASD • Provide substitute-teaching services for a private school serving children diagnosed with ASD



Osborn School District

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Lead Teacher/ Student Teacher / Educational Assistant

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2011

  • Mentor and support seven students in a K-3 self-contained Autism setting • Consult for all students in district with ASD and other disabilities • Mentor and develop an ASPIRE student teacher • Utilize data driven practices to guide student growth and development • Prepare and present daily lessons for language arts, math, science, life and social skills • Attend and participate in weekly professional development clusters • Collect data and write progress reports and IEPs • Communicate and collaborate daily with parents regarding student growth • Collaborate with peers and other professionals for successful interventions • Create and implement social stories • Demonstrated and reinforced social standards of behavior • SIT (Student Intervention Team) – provide support and interventions to teachers who have students with academic or behavioral concerns Show less



Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Community-Works Program Facilitator/ Summer Camp Facilitator

  • Jun 2010 - Oct 2011

  • Work within the community at various sites to set up work environments for teens diagnosed with ASD and neuro-typical teens • Implement use of current intervention strategies (i.e. ABA, PRT, PECS, PBS, RDI) • Supervise and oversee a group of a minimum of six participants within several rotations • Work in collaboration with staff to create a safe, active, and positive work environment • Preparation of worksite for readiness of participant’s job duties • Participation and preparation of staff meetings and trainings • Data collection including graph creation, assessments, reports, and videotaping • Serve as a liaison between typical developing teens and teens with ASD • Utilize applied behavioral analysis (ABA) interventions, including Pivotal Response Treatment on a daily basis when working with child. • Collect data and document information daily and videotape child interactions and behaviors. • Work in collaboration with YMCA staff to create a safe child-oriented, active, positive environment for children. • Communicate with parents and staff on a daily basis in regards to observations, progress, concerns, questions, etc. • Coordinate with other program staff and management to ensure consistency. Show less