Who I Am
A fully credentialed California educator with five years of classroom experience across TK, Kindergarten, and Special Education. I build joyful, structured learning environments where every child — including English language learners and students with IEPs — feels seen, supported, and ready to grow.
Credentials & Specializations
TK Specialist
Special Education
Kindergarten
IEP Development
ELL Support
PECS Certified
UDL Trained
Conscious Discipline
Handwriting Without Tears
Marzano Strategies
Formative Assessment
Play-Based Learning
Professional Skills
- Dual expertise in TK and Special Education — rare combination highly valued by districts
- IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring
- English Language Learner support with home language strategies
- Sensory-inclusive classroom design and behavior support
- Pictorial schedules, visual timers, and transition management
- Music, movement, and play-based instructional delivery
- Positive parent & family communication and community engagement
- American Sign Language — Associate's degree level proficiency
Teaching Experience
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Centralia Elementary School District
August 2025 – Present
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Imperial County Office of Education
August 2024 – June 2025
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
El Centro Elementary School District
August 2022 – June 2023
TK–1st Grade Independent Studies Teacher
Westmorland Union Elementary School District
December 2021 – March 2022
Long-Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Westmorland Union & Imperial Unified School Districts
August 2020 – December 2021
Education
M.A. Elementary Education — Multiple Subjects Clear Credential
Western Governors University
June 2025
24 Units in Early Childhood Education
American College of Education
June 2023
B.S. Liberal Arts
Excelsior University
March 2018
A.A. American Sign Language
Golden West College
May 2016
Professional References — Available Upon Request
Bianca Marchese
Elementary Principal, Centralia ESD
Dawn Spangenberg
TK Teacher, Centralia ESD
Laura Domenzain
SpEd Teacher, Imperial Co. OE
Miriam Felix
Education Specialist, El Centro ESD