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Kaitlin T.

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I am a Special Education teacher, behavior specialist, and current Special Education Coordinator/Director with a strong background in language development and early intervention. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and a master’s degree in Special Education Pedagogy, and I am continuing advanced coursework toward BCBA certification. My experience spans preschool through high school in public schools, early intervention programs, and one-on-one student support. I have...

I am a Special Education teacher, behavior specialist, and current Special Education Coordinator/Director with a strong background in language development and early intervention. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Speech Language Pathology and a master’s degree in Special Education Pedagogy, and I am continuing advanced coursework toward BCBA certification. My experience spans preschool through high school in public schools, early intervention programs, and one-on-one student support. I have specialized in reading intervention, foundational math skills, executive functioning, autism support, dyslexia characteristics, and social-emotional skill building.

In my current leadership role, I oversee IEP development, coach teachers, collaborate with families, and ensure instructional quality for diverse learners. This experience strengthens my ability to identify student needs quickly and design learning plans that are clear, effective, and supportive. I have taught in inclusive classrooms, self-contained programs, virtual environments, and small-group intervention settings. My approach is calm, strengths-based, and highly individualized. I rely on visual supports, structured routines, multisensory learning, and positive reinforcement to help each child feel capable and confident.

My goal as a tutor is to make learning accessible and enjoyable. Whether I am helping a student strengthen reading fluency, master double-digit math, improve organization and attention, or build communication and coping skills, I adjust instruction to meet them exactly where they are. Parents frequently share that their children become more motivated, independent, and confident after working with me, and I pride myself on creating a safe, encouraging space where students can take risks and grow.

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Education

Eastern New Mexico University
Speech Language
Eastern New Mexico University
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Approved Subjects

ADHD

ADHD

I have extensive experience supporting students with ADHD across preschool through high school in both inclusive and specialized settings. As a Special Education Coordinator and behavior specialist, I design individualized strategies that strengthen focus, organization, executive functioning, and confidence. My teaching approach blends structured routines, visual supports, positive reinforcement, and multisensory instruction to meet each learner’s needs. I help students build effective habits that improve academic success, independence, and self-regulation.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

I have extensive experience supporting students with Autism across preschool through high school in both inclusive and small-group special education settings. As a Special Education Coordinator and behavior specialist, I design individualized supports that promote communication, social skills, emotional regulation, and academic growth. My approach incorporates visual schedules, structured routines, sensory tools, and evidence-based behavioral strategies to help students feel safe, confident, and understood. I work closely with students and families to build independence, reduce frustration, and create meaningful learning experiences.
Common Core

Common Core

I have been teaching and implementing Common Core standards since I began my career over a decade ago. As a Special Education teacher and now a Special Education Director in a K–12 school, I have extensive experience breaking down Common Core skills, aligning instruction to grade-level standards, and differentiating lessons for diverse learners. I regularly train teachers on how to deliver high-quality Common Core instruction in ELA and math using structured, evidence-based approaches. I specialize in making standards accessible for all students through clear instruction, scaffolding, and individualized supports.
Dyslexia

Dyslexia

I specialize in supporting students with Dyslexia and reading struggles using structured literacy practices grounded in the science of reading. I have training in the Wilson Reading Program and other Orton-Gillingham based interventions, and I use hands-on materials and multisensory routines that help students connect sounds, symbols, and meaning in a clear and engaging way. As a Special Education teacher and Coordinator, I have supported learners from early elementary through high school with decoding, fluency, comprehension, and confidence-building strategies. My approach is patient, systematic, and designed to meet students exactly where they are while helping them make steady, meaningful progress.
Elementary (K-6th)

Elementary (K-6th)

I have over a decade of experience teaching and supporting students in grades K–6 across general education, Special Education, and intervention settings. As a Special Education Director and former developmental specialist, I have taught foundational reading, math, writing, and social-emotional skills using evidence-based, highly structured approaches. I specialize in breaking down complex skills, differentiating instruction, and providing clear, engaging lessons that meet each student’s learning style and needs. My experience spans early childhood through upper elementary, giving me a strong understanding of developmental milestones and academic expectations across K–6.
Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning

I have more than 10 years of experience supporting students and adults with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, and executive functioning challenges in both academic and real-world settings. As a Special Education Director, I work closely with learners to build effective systems for planning, organization, time management, task initiation, and follow-through. I specialize in breaking down overwhelming tasks, creating structured routines, teaching practical tools, and helping individuals stay motivated and accountable. As someone with ADHD myself, I bring personal insight into strategies that actually work and adapt them to the unique needs of each learner.
Homeschool

Homeschool

I have over a decade of experience supporting homeschool families by designing individualized learning plans, modifying curriculum, and providing direct instruction across a wide range of academic and developmental needs. As a Special Education Director and former developmental specialist, I have extensive training in adapting lessons for diverse learners, implementing structured routines, and ensuring students meet their academic goals at home. I regularly help parents navigate curriculum choices, pacing, behavior supports, and Special Education strategies in the homeschool setting. My approach focuses on meaningful progress, consistency, and creating a learning environment where each child’s strengths guide their success.
Phonics

Phonics

I am LETRS-trained and have completed several graduate-level courses in teaching reading, literacy development, and structured phonics instruction as part of my M.Ed. program. With over a decade of experience in Special Education, early intervention, and early literacy instruction, I have taught phonics, phonemic awareness, and reading readiness to a wide range of learners. My undergraduate background in Speech-Language Pathology gives me a strong foundation in articulation, sound production, oral language, and the phonological skills that support early reading. I use evidence-based, multisensory approaches—including Orton-Gillingham–aligned practices—to make phonics engaging, developmentally appropriate, and highly effective for young readers.
Special Needs

Special Needs

I have extensive experience supporting students with a wide range of special needs, including autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, language delays, emotional/behavioral needs, and learning disabilities. As a Special Education teacher and current Special Education Coordinator/Director, I design individualized supports and instructional plans that help students access learning with confidence. My approach combines structured routines, visual supports, multisensory instruction, and positive behavior strategies so students feel safe, successful, and understood. I meet every learner exactly where they are and help them build the communication, academic, and self-regulation skills needed to thrive.
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