Hello! I'm an experienced educator, learning specialist, and educational program director with over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults across a wide range of academic, developmental, and learning needs. I hold a Master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. I'm also currently pursuing a PhD at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Throughout my...
Hello! I'm an experienced educator, learning specialist, and educational program director with over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and young adults across a wide range of academic, developmental, and learning needs. I hold a Master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Rutgers University. I'm also currently pursuing a PhD at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Throughout my career, I've worked as an educator, behavior therapist, academic mentor, and program director, including founding and leading educational organizations dedicated to creating inclusive, engaging, and individualized learning experiences.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent students and individuals with developmental and learning disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and specific learning disabilities. My experience includes individualized academic instruction, reading and writing support, executive functioning, study skills, social-emotional development, communication, independent living skills, and educational advocacy. I have extensive experience providing one-on-one and small-group instruction in homes, classrooms, and educational centers. I'm trained in Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and have supported students with IEP implementation, behavioral observation, goal development, and academic progress monitoring.
My approach to tutoring is compassionate, collaborative, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming. I believe every student deserves to feel respected, understood, and capable of learning. Rather than expecting students to conform to a single instructional approach, I adapt my teaching to their individual interests, strengths, communication preferences, and learning styles. I prioritize building trusting relationships, fostering curiosity, and creating an environment where students
