PD Specialist

• Dec 2019 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• 2018 - Present

PQAS Certified Instructor

• Aug 2014 - Present

I am a certified instructor for the PA Keys. I can provide on-site instruction to both center-based practitioners and home-based practitioners in the state of Pa. My knowledge areas include: K1 - Child Growth and Development K2 - The Environment, Curriculum & Content K3 - Families in Society K4 - Child Assessment K5 - Communication K6 - Professionalism & Leadership K8 - (D8/H8) Program Organization & Administration I am a certified instructor for the PA Keys. I can provide on-site instruction to both center-based practitioners and home-based practitioners in the state of Pa. My knowledge areas include: K1 - Child Growth and Development K2 - The Environment, Curriculum & Content K3 - Families in Society K4 - Child Assessment K5 - Communication K6 - Professionalism & Leadership K8 - (D8/H8) Program Organization & Administration

Owner/Developmental Specialist

• Jan 2006 - Present

Provide in the moment training and coaching for PreK-5th grade teachers to ensure optimal success for the child Strategic planning for children, their parents, and communities to approach complex developmental differences • Advocate and lead team meetings with school officials for appropriate carry over from school to home, devise safety plans, and assist with IEP planning. • Assist professional educators in implementing strategies based on development not behavior • Map out areas of need and assist in executing referrals to appropriate specialists/therapies Show less

Best Educational Consultant 2013, 2014, and 2016

• 2013 - 2013

Connections of the Lehigh Valley,LLC Receives 2013 Best of Allentown Award. http://allentown.allentown.bestofbusinessawards.org/PressReleaseub.aspx?cc=DCXG-PBCB-TGFF FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Connections of the Lehigh Valley,LLC Receives 2013 Best of Allentown Award Allentown Award Program Honors the Achievement ALLENTOWN December 11, 2013 -- Connections of the Lehigh Valley,LLC has been selected for the 2013 Best of Allentown Award in the Educational Consultant category by the Allentown Award Program. Each year, the Allentown Award Program identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community. These exceptional companies help make the Allentown area a great place to live, work and play. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2013 Allentown Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Allentown Award Program and data provided by third parties. About Allentown Award Program The Allentown Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Allentown area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value. The Allentown Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in our community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy. SOURCE: Allentown Award Program CONTACT: Allentown Award Program Show less

Language and Behavior Specialist/ EI Therapist

• Jan 2006 - Jul 2012

Specialized in functional and positive behavioral approach to development • Early detection of language processing, sensory integrative delays, mental health, social and emotional deficits, and learning style differences • Spear headed curriculum for language based preschool and language programs for children ages 3-12. Specialized in functional and positive behavioral approach to development • Early detection of language processing, sensory integrative delays, mental health, social and emotional deficits, and learning style differences • Spear headed curriculum for language based preschool and language programs for children ages 3-12.

FSS/BSC/Director of the Custody Initiative Project

• 2001 - 2006

FSS/ BSC/ Director of the Custody Initiative Project,Yap, Inc., 2001-2006 • Pioneered the Custody Initiative Project for Berks County • Court appointed counselor for family court President Judge Grim • Provided counseling for families and presented/testified findings • Provider 50 BSC for children with DSMIV diagnosis; ages 2-14 FSS/ BSC/ Director of the Custody Initiative Project,Yap, Inc., 2001-2006 • Pioneered the Custody Initiative Project for Berks County • Court appointed counselor for family court President Judge Grim • Provided counseling for families and presented/testified findings • Provider 50 BSC for children with DSMIV diagnosis; ages 2-14