My learning goals for your student:

-Social/Emotional Development (helping with the ability to adjust to new settings, learning respect for themselves and others, following simple rules and directions, and helping recognize the feelings of others)

-Cognitive Development (observes and participates in discussions, understands cause and effects, applies knowledge learned to a new situation)

-Language Development (expresses themselves, comprehends conversations and participates back, answers and asks questions)


My goal is to allow students to have a comfortable, social learning environment where they can practice their social skills with their peers and learn from others while talking about their favorite topics.  This class will help build your student’s overall confidence when engaging with others! 

I have taught my homeschooled children for over 10 years, from elementary age through high school academic subjects/curriculum. I have a background teaching autistic children, those with ADHD, developmental and intellectual disabilities, social anxiety, mental disorders, and physical disabilities for 10 years. I create curriculum and plan lessons around my student’s specific academic needs. Each child learns differently and at their own pace.  It takes a dedicated teacher to pinpoint what type of learner a student is (visual, kinesthetic, auditory, or logical). By learning what different styles my students learned best in, I created a unique lesson plan that helped them reach their full potential. 

I have over 20 years of experience working directly with youth in my community. I have volunteered for over 8 years with the special needs community and am currently involved with several groups in my area. As a current Certified Coach with the Special Olympics organization, I help student-athletes, ages 8 and above, reach their full potential on and off the field. I teach them to correctly verbalize their frustrations, communicate productively with teammates, develop lasting friendships, and self-advocate. These actions help the athletes have overall better sportsmanship and be a better teammate.

I am currently studying Child Psychology, which gives me better insight into developing minds.I have a great passion for helping students with their socio-emotional needs.