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Miami, Florida, United States
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As an eight-year teacher in special education, I am dedicated to supporting students with intellectual disabilities and autism. I work as a self-contained teacher, providing a modified curriculum that meets the unique needs of each student. I’m also a doctoral student, National Board certified, and take great pride in my role as the site coordinator for the Special Olympics at my school. My goal is to create an inclusive, engaging environment where all students are empowered to reach their fullest potential.
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Parent IEP Meeting Checklist
Parent IEP ChecklistNavigating the IEP process can feel overwhelming, but this comprehensive checklist helps parents stay informed and prepared every step of the way. It outlines key actions to take before, during, and after your child’s IEP meeting, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge to advocate effectively. What’s Included: ✔ Important questions to ask the IEP team ✔ A SMART Goals template for writing strong IEP annual goals ✔ A list of essential items to bring to the IEP meeting ✔
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IEP Input Forms for Parents and Teachers
Parent and Teacher Input Forms for IEP MeetingsThese two forms are designed to gather important insights from both parents and teachers before an IEP meeting. They help summarize a student’s academic, behavioral, social, and health-related strengths, weaknesses, and concerns. By completing these forms, both parents and teachers can provide a comprehensive overview of the student’s current progress and needs, ensuring that all areas are considered when developing or updating the IEP. These input
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"Here's How I Did Today" Daily Behavior Chart
Behavior Tracking Chart for Students with Frequent Behavior ChallengesThis behavior tracking chart is designed to help students with frequent behavior challenges stay on task and track their own progress. Teachers, therapists, and other educators can work with the student to set clear behavioral expectations. After each time block, the student reflects on their conduct by circling or filling in the face that best represents their behavior. This tool encourages both accountability and multiple op
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Parent/Student Homework Contract
Homework Contract for Students and ParentsThis homework contract encourages accountability for both students and parents in the process of completing and turning in homework. It provides a framework for setting clear expectations on how homework will be completed at home, including creating a schedule and establishing a system of rewards and consequences. This resource is especially beneficial for students learning to manage online learning, as it helps create structure and consistency while pro
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Multi-Class Behavior Chart (1, 3, & 5 Classes)
Multi-Class Behavior ChartMany behavior charts are designed for use in a single classroom, but this chart allows for monitoring behavior across 3-5 classes at once. It includes an additional section for teacher comments, providing flexibility to document specific observations for each class. This editable chart can be customized to fit your needs, making it easy to track behavior as students move from class to class, ensuring consistent monitoring and communication. Ideal for teachers who work
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English Language Arts, Math
Accommodation Strips
Student Accommodation Documentation FormAs the number of students requiring accommodations increases, teachers often struggle to find the time to document how these accommodations were provided. This resource simplifies the process by offering a sample method for documenting accommodations for student work. The document is editable, so you can easily customize it to meet the specific needs of your students. After printing the document (double-sided), simply cut the strips and attach them to th
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Other (ELA), Other (Math)
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Experience
As an eight-year teacher in special education, I am dedicated to supporting students with intellectual disabilities and autism. I work as a self-contained teacher, providing a modified curriculum that meets the unique needs of each student. I’m also a doctoral student, National Board certified, and take great pride in my role as the site coordinator for the Special Olympics at my school. My goal is to create an inclusive, engaging environment where all students are empowered to reach their fullest potential.
Teaching style
I’m a strong advocate for student-led discovery learning. As a child, I didn’t enjoy feeling that all lessons were teacher-led and lecture-based, so I focus on creating a more engaging and interactive classroom. My space includes a variety of centers- sensory, reading, computer, and quiet corners—where students can explore, learn, and grow in ways that work best for them. I teach whole-group lessons to foster discussion and active participation, followed by differentiated instruction groups to ensure every student is supported at their own level.
Awards & shining teacher moments
As a dedicated educator, I am proud to have achieved several milestones in my career. I hold National Board Certification (2025-2030) and served as Special Education Department Chair in 2019. I was honored to be named Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2018 and awarded the Project TEACHLAB grant to pursue my master's in Special Education. I am also a published author with 11 scholarly articles focused on students with disabilities and have had the privilege of guest lecturing at Florida International University. Over the years, I've facilitated student success by helping them become published authors and served as the Special Olympics Site Coordinator at my school. Additionally, I have received multiple grants, including the McDonald's Golden Grant and the United Teachers of Dade Presidents Grant, to further enhance my students' learning experiences.
My own education history
I graduated from Florida International University (FIU) with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, complemented by reading, ESOL, and autism endorsements. I obtained my master’s degree in Special Education at FIU and currently I'm furthering my academic journey as a doctoral student in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. My passion for education drives me to continuously grow and improve as both an educator and a leader.
Additional biographical information
I chose to remain in special education because I saw how my students were often limited by the low expectations of others. I believed it was my responsibility to assume that they could succeed, as long as the tools and resources I provided were appropriate for them. My goal is to help all students reach their full potential, and with their own self-determination, I hope they continue to progress and make meaningful learning gains.
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