ProgressNotPerfection
Virginia, United States
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I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a licensed teacher with multiple endorsements in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1–6). I have worked in education since 2015, beginning my career as an early education special education paraprofessional for a non-profit.
Throughout my career, I have served as a self-contained special education teacher, case manager, teacher mentor, program advisor, and instructional leader, gaining extensive experience supporting students with high needs. Most recently, I have been working as a behavior specialist supporting multiple schools and providing targeted interventions for academic and behavioral growth.
All of my work has focused on high-risk students, with the majority of my experience supporting low-income families, minority students, and children who have experienced multiple forms of trauma. My expertise combines evidence-based behavior analysis, differentiated instruction, and trauma-informed practices to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
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Tipster Tuesday Bundle
Tipster Tuesday Bundle: 11 Ready-to-Use Educator Wellness & Classroom Strategy Guides Support your staff all year long with this comprehensive bundle of 11 Tipster Tuesday newsletters! Each guide is packed with practical tips, evidence-based strategies, and quick wins to help educators manage behavior, strengthen routines, track progress, and prioritize well-being. Perfect for teacher appreciation, professional development, staff meetings, or ongoing classroom support. Inside this bundle, you’ll
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Tipster Tuesday- PBIS and Tier 1
✨ Product Description ✨ Kick off your school year with confidence using this Tipster Tuesday newsletter focused on PBIS Tier 1 strategies! Perfect for administrators, coaches, and teachers, this ready-to-use resource highlights practical, research-based strategies to establish strong classroom and school-wide expectations from day one. Inside, you’ll find: ✅ Clear guidance on setting and reviewing expectations ✅ Tips for building positive student-teacher relationships ✅ Team-building idea
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Tipster Tuesday: Reinforcement & Pairing
Build stronger classroom connections and motivate students effectively with this Tipster Tuesday newsletter on reinforcement and pairing! This resource helps educators understand how reinforcement shapes behavior and how pairing with positive experiences builds trust, relationships, and engagement. Inside, you’ll find: ✅ Clear explanations of reinforcement and its role in learning ✅ Practical examples of how to use reinforcement effectively in the classroom ✅ Guidance on pairing yourself an
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Tipster Tuesday: The ABC’s of Behavior
Support teachers and staff in understanding the ABC’s of Behavior (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) with this easy-to-use Tipster Tuesday newsletter! This resource breaks down core behavior analysis concepts into clear, practical terms and offers strategies educators can apply right away in their classrooms. Inside, you’ll find: ✅ Simple explanations of antecedents, behaviors, and consequences ✅ Real classroom examples for each component ✅ Key reminders (like “all behavior is communication”
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Tipster Tuesday: Building Positive Teacher-Student Relationships
Foster a stronger school community with this Tipster Tuesday newsletter on building positive teacher-student relationships! This resource provides educators with simple, effective strategies for creating a welcoming and supportive classroom environment that boosts student engagement, belonging, and success. Inside, you’ll find: ✅ Six practical tips for building positive relationships with students ✅ Guidance on greeting, validating, and learning about students ✅ Strategies for incorporating
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Student/ Parent Info, Parent Workshop Questionnaire, & Support Staff Intro
This bundle includes: *Parent Workshop Questionnaire and Support Staff IntroductionI share these with families during our meet and greet before the start of the school year and send them home with students on the first day of school. Families tend to be more transparent and open with this sheet and it allows them to have an idea of some of the resources available to them! You can replace the topics with whatever fits your needs. and *Student and Parent InformationUse this to create a spreadshee
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Accommodations, Modifications, and Supports Infographic
Removing Barriers for Exceptional Learners Infographic about modifications, supports, and accommodations. The infographic defines the difference, gives examples of each, and suggestions of which IDEA disability category may be best supported. This is an amazing tool to support special education teachers, general education teachers, and other school personnel in IEPs, 504s, and planning for students.
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Special Eduction Trifold Brochure
Special Education Trifold Brochure Great tool to share with teachers, support staff, and parents. The brochure is specific to Virginia state laws but gives a great overview of the special education process including: pre-referral, referral, assessments, eligibility and identification, service delivery options, and some components of an IEP. I typically give this to parents when I first discuss concerns- before initiating the special education process so they can learn about the process. I give
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Student and Parent Information
Use this to create a spreadsheet with student and parent information. This spreadsheet can be adapted to meet your needs such as consent forms, parent interest in topics, sign ups, and more! I use it in combination with Parent Workshop Questionnaire and Support Staff Introduction form to introduce my role and keep a digital copy to share with other school staff. I also use this to contact parents and invite them to workshops. Hope this helps! Remember, progress not perfection!
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Functions of Behavior and PBIS Overview
Functions of Behavior and PBIS Overview slides I used these at the beginning of the school year during preservice week as a reminder for teachers. This is a powerpoint
Star, Wish, Wonder- Observation Form
Star, Wish, Wonder Observation Tool Star: The things you saw that were great Wish: What you wish you saw Wonder: Questions you may have, potential strategies that may be implemented This observation tool is my go to for classroom walk throughs and observations. It opens up a conversation about my observation and allows for a more collaborative discussion.
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About the store
Experience
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and a licensed teacher with multiple endorsements in Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Students with Disabilities (Grades 1–6). I have worked in education since 2015, beginning my career as an early education special education paraprofessional for a non-profit.
Throughout my career, I have served as a self-contained special education teacher, case manager, teacher mentor, program advisor, and instructional leader, gaining extensive experience supporting students with high needs. Most recently, I have been working as a behavior specialist supporting multiple schools and providing targeted interventions for academic and behavioral growth.
All of my work has focused on high-risk students, with the majority of my experience supporting low-income families, minority students, and children who have experienced multiple forms of trauma. My expertise combines evidence-based behavior analysis, differentiated instruction, and trauma-informed practices to help students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
My own education history
Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) – Behavior Analyst Certification Board
Master’s Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis
Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a Minor in History
Licensed Teacher with Multiple Endorsements:
Early Childhood Special Education
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
Students with Disabilities (Grades 1–6)
Additional biographical information
I believe every child deserves a high-quality education, regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, or income. I am passionate about equitable practices, data-driven decision making, and research-based interventions that help all students thrive.
My work is guided by these three principles:
Progress over perfection
“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn.” – Ignacio Estrada
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” – Frederick Douglass
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