Patricia
30 Years Experience • Elementary • Special Education
I have over 30 years of experience as an educator. I am certified to teach Montessori curriculum and hold three California teaching credentials, Education Specialist (Special Education), Multiple Subjects, and Single Subject: English. I have a Masters Degree in Teaching Reading. Currently, I am a Resource Specialist Program (RSP) teacher serving student in an elementary school setting (TK-6). I have a broad base of knowledge in all subject areas. I specialize in elementary subjects, languag...
ADD/ADHD
I worked at a tutoring facility for 10 years that worked extensively with students who were diagnosed with ADD and ADHD. As a credentialed teacher, I have been working with students with ADD and ADHD individually and in large and small group settings. As a special education teacher, I worked in a program that catered to a wide range of disabilities that included ADD and ADHD. When I work with students who are diagnosed with ADD and ADHD, I focus on strategies that can regulate sensory needs as well as developing focus and attention to the details that they need to attend in a classroom setting.
Aspergers
I am currently employed at a school that specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorders. My previous experience was working closely with a family whose child was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. I was working as a governess and family consultant. Towards the end of my position he was re-diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I tutored him in all subjects and was a liaison between the family and his IEP team. I provided feedback on effective parenting techniques following a behavioralist approach. I worked with him exclusively from five years to ten years old.
autism
I am currently working as a Special Education Teacher at a school that specializes in working with students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have three credentials and a Masters Degree in Teaching Reading. I have five years experience working closely with a family whose child was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. I was working as a governess and family consultant. Towards the end of my position he was re-diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I tutored him in all subjects and was a liaison between the family and his IEP team. I provided feedback on effective parenting techniques following a behavioralist approach. I worked with him exclusively from five years to ten years old. I am currently working with him as a tutor. Previous to this I worked at a Montessori program where I was able to work with two different students that were on the Autistic Spectrum. They were from two ends of the spectrum. One was verbal and high functioning and the other was non verbal and low functioning.
CBEST
dyslexia
elementary (k-6th)
English
ESL/ESOL
general computer
grammar
literature
phonics
reading
special needs
study skills
vocabulary
writing
Common Core
ADHD
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Vairagya E. from Petaluma, CA
Patricia is a very knowledgeable and friendly resource for helping to deepen your child's education and also assist in steering parents in the right direction as far as your child's needs. My daughter loved working with her and I got to see what a true mentor looks like every week when they met. Patricia is thorough in her work with my daughter and when the session is over, my daughter is always cheerful and energized to do her homework assignments. We are fans. Thanks for all your good work Patti!