42yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)

I am an experienced mom of three boys. My middle son has special needs and that is why I went into this field. I worked for five years for the Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind. My first two years I was hired as an intervener for a Deaf-blind student. The last three years I was hired as a teaching assistant, specializing in behavior. I have worked with children labeled with ADHD, speech and language delays, visually impaired, emotionally disturbed, down-syndrome, autism, Anhidrosis, bipolar, and various other special needs students. I typically work with elementary aged children. My specialty is helping figure out ways a child wants to communicate and what they are trying to communicate. I love children and love to get on their level to help them learn. Everyday is a learning experience waiting to happen.