Expertise

• Structured Sensory Interventions for Children, Adolescents ​

• Mindfulness Fundamentals

• Criminal Sexual Conduct Laws and Policies

• Yoga Foster Teacher

• Somatic Techniques for PTSD and Anxiety

• Sexual Assault Advocate/Counselor

• Healing Centered Parent Practices

• Strong psychology, child psychopathology and trauma background developed from direct service and training

• Proven ability to facilitate school and mental health professionals' instruction for their development and an improved culture

• Successfully developing and implementing discipline standards and behavior interventions 

• Passion and experience working with schools and organizations to help staff build awareness and shifts in mindset to best work with children they serve

Qualifications

• 10+ years of trainer experience

• Certified Trauma Practitioner, Educational & Clinical

• Behavior Support Team Member

• Legal Advocate for survivors of violent crimes

• Comprehensive knowledge of IEP socioemotional goal setting

• Lead and developed alternative to suspension programming

• Strong background in youth experiencing trauma in both educational and residential environments

• Instructional experience with students identified as ASD, Emotionally and/or Cognitively Impaired

• Deep understanding of school-based and non traditional behavior support team structure and function

• Versed in alternatives to suspensions

• Extensive knowledge in socioemotional learning

• Curriculum development

• Excellent group facilitation skills

• Confirmed results in rapport building with and between students and teachers