Spellbound Sprouts

I have been working with children with autism since 2009 in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). My career began with 1:1 ABA therapy for young children with autism, during which I developed a strong foundation in data-driven instruction, individualized programming, and early intervention strategies. I currently serve as a Special Education teacher in an integrated 6:1:2 preschool classroom for 4–5-year-olds at a school grounded in ABA principles. I have led my own classroom for the past four years, designing and implementing individualized instruction to support diverse learning needs. Prior to becoming a classroom teacher, I worked for seven years as a teaching assistant in a school-age special education classroom, supporting students with a wide range of developmental and academic needs. My experience across early intervention, preschool, and school-age settings allows me to create structured, engaging, and developmentally appropriate resources that support independence, skill acquisition, and meaningful progress for young learners.