Core Experience & Expertise
14 Years of Professional Experience: I bring extensive dual experience as both a Special Education teacher and a Science educator, holding Massachusetts Certifications in both Special Education and Biology.
Caseload Management & Compliance: Highly proficient in managing individual caseloads, navigating the legal safeguards and procedural requirements of IEPs and 504 plans, and ensuring full compliance and student-centered accommodations.
Instructional Approach & Pedagogy
Adaptive & Differentiated Instruction: I design and adjust learning materials to support diverse learning styles and neurodiverse needs, embedding accessibility directly into core and elective curricula.
Inquiry-Based & Inclusive Learning: I foster inclusive classroom environments where complex concepts are anchored in real-world phenomena, ensuring every student has the tools and support to access high-quality education.
Student Support & Behavioral Leadership
Restorative & Proactive Practices: Grounded in restorative practices, I emphasize proactive behavioral interventions, building strong student relationships, and creating a culture where students feel valued, respected, and supported.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: I regularly collaborate across departments to advocate for student accommodations and align special education strategies with general education standards.