I meet neurodivergent kids where they are and help them feel capable, not overwhelmed.
I work with kids who know what they want to say, but have barriers getting on the page. My strength is helping distractible, overwhelmed, or discouraged writers feel confident and courageous in their writing skills.
My goal is always for my students to have fun in sessions. Without a comfortable and joyful rapport, it’s harder to take on challenges together.
I hold a Master's of Teaching and a...
I meet neurodivergent kids where they are and help them feel capable, not overwhelmed.
I work with kids who know what they want to say, but have barriers getting on the page. My strength is helping distractible, overwhelmed, or discouraged writers feel confident and courageous in their writing skills.
My goal is always for my students to have fun in sessions. Without a comfortable and joyful rapport, it’s harder to take on challenges together.
I hold a Master's of Teaching and a multiple-subjects teaching credential from the Bay Area Teacher Training Institute. I've spent 5 years in the classroom working with students with a wide range of neuro-profiles, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dysgraphia. I currently teach 4th grade at Havens Elementary in Piedmont, and I've taught students ages 5–14, with most of my experience in 5th and 6th grade.
I offer reading and writing support for students in grades 4–8, with a focus on the skills that make writing assignments feel manageable: breaking tasks into steps, organizing ideas before drafting, and staying focused through to the end. Because executive functioning and academic skills are so connected, I also work on things like time and materials organization and self-regulation.
I've partnered with learning specialists, educational therapists, and neuropsychologists throughout my classroom years, which has shaped how I approach neurodivergent students. I teach with patience, creativity, and a genuine belief in what they're capable of.
