Hello, a bit about me:

Helping youth thrive is my passion and being provided with the opportunity to positively influence and inspire them, as an educator, is my purpose. The driving force in my teaching career is based on the philosophy of educating the whole child and putting students first. As a student-centered educator, I believe that teaching is much more than delivering curriculum. It is about creating meaningful relationships and fostering a spirit of inquisitive learning by promoting a safe and inclusive environment whereby students can learn from taking risks and making mistakes.

The work I do in private practice, as a Learning Strategist & Academic Coach, emerged from my experience as a classroom educator and is rooted in a strength based approach to education. My 1:1 lessons are customized to the individual learning needs of my students and emphasize the following areas: the cultivation of a growth mindset and cognitive/brain training (including executive functioning skills (EFS) and the explicit teaching of developmentally appropriate/evidenced based strategies that focus on the process of learning). After all, students who understand 'HOW' to learn will have an easier time with 'WHAT' to learn (i.e. curriculum). The ultimate goal of my work is to empower students with the skills they need to be successful in school and in life.

Specialties & Interests: Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS - RTI & PBIS), Universal Design for Learning (UDL Instructional Designer), Differentiation, Constructivism, Inclusive Education, Evidence-Based and Strategic Interventions, Ed. Tech. Enthusiast (Assistive Technology), Professional Development (seek & offer PDs), Academic Coaching, Educational Policy & Planning