– Teacher for 35+ yr in a variety of experiences with preschool, gr. K-12 and adults<\/p>\n
– Wrote curriculum for a homeschool program and consulted with homeschool parents<\/p>\n
– Worked at The Janus School over a period of 12 yrs. (with kids and adults who have Learning Disabilities)<\/p>\n
– Worked with Discovery programs as educational therapist for 20+ years through NILD (National Institute for Learning Disabilities\/Learning Development)<\/p>\n
– Also an Instructor and conference speaker to train other teachers in the NILD program.<\/p>\n
– Doing private tutoring & educational therapy since 2006.\u00a0 Study skills ADHD Coaching & Academic coaching are also offered.<\/p>\n
– School Psychologist for charter schools, cyber schools, private schools, home school and others<\/p>\n
Deal directly with the social and emotional aspects that impact learning<\/p>\n
Foster trust, honesty, and mutual respect with client and family<\/p>\n
Respect issues of confidentiality, e.g. release of information, delicate issues of teenagers, etc.<\/p>\n
Understand principles of case management and collaborate to set goals<\/p>\n
Serve as a positive role model<\/p>\n
Create a supportive learning environment where it is safe to take risks and learn from mistakes<\/p>\n
Foster open communication regarding grades, problems at school or work<\/p>\n
Help parents know what is \u201cnormal,\u201d to provide a realistic frame of reference for appropriate expectations<\/p>\n
Educate parents as to educational therapy goals and the techniques employed to attain them<\/p>\n
Embrace humor as a catalyst for learning; inject humor into the learning process<\/p>\n
Validate client efforts and accomplishments through specific, informative feedback<\/p>\n
Provide expanded input to the ongoing diagnostic process from continuous observation over time and in natural contexts<\/p>\n
Understand and abide by Code of Ethics in all dealings with clients<\/p>\n
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