Portfolio & Client Stories

For 14 years, I’ve helped families navigate special education, autism supports, executive functioning challenges, and the IEP process with confidence. Below are real case examples (names anonymized) showing the breadth of support I provide.

Autism Support for a 3rd Grader

IEP Advocacy • Behavior • Inclusion

A student experiencing meltdowns and frequent removals needed clearer supports and more consistency. I reviewed the IEP, coached parents, and prepared meeting questions that led to improved behavior strategies and more classroom time.

  • Translated the IEP into clear, parent-friendly language
  • Strengthened behavior plans and sensory supports
  • Improved parent–school communication

Executive Function Support for a Middle Schooler

ADHD • Organization • Independence

A 6th grader struggled with missing assignments and overwhelmed parents. I created a structured system, coached the family, and helped them request targeted school supports.

  • Assignment tracking tools with weekly check-ins
  • Parent coaching to reduce micromanaging
  • School-supported planner checks & chunked tasks

Kindergarten IEP & Early Identification

Early Childhood • Sensory • Behavior

A young student’s sensory and transition difficulties were being dismissed as being “just young.” I guided the parent through documentation, evaluation requests, and early-childhood-appropriate supports.

  • Prepared parent for every step of the evaluation process
  • Identified sensory needs and transition strategies
  • Led to a comprehensive IEP with meaningful supports

Supporting First-Time IEP Parents

Document Review • Coaching • Advocacy

Families new to special education often feel overwhelmed. I break down evaluations, explain services, and help parents walk into meetings prepared and confident.

  • Line-by-line evaluation review
  • Clear explanations of services & accommodations
  • Prepared scripts and questions for meetings

Math Instructional Coaching (Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia)

Teacher Training • Instructional Design

From 2012–2014, I coached new math educators at Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, delivering professional development and modeling evidence-based teaching.

  • Designed PD on pacing, classroom management & high-impact math instruction
  • Provided actionable lesson-feedback cycles
  • Strengthened math pedagogy for diverse learners

Community Leadership & Systems Perspective

Policy • Systems Thinking

My work as a local commissioner adds a systems-level understanding of how educational decisions are made, helping families advocate effectively and strategically.

  • Strong understanding of policy and implementation
  • Strategic advocacy to build relationships, not conflict
  • Insight into how decisions affect families directly

International & Higher Education Experience

Global Education • Research-Informed Approach

My academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Education, a Master’s in Special Education, and international study experiences at Utrecht University and Oxford University’s sponsored program.

  • Bringing global, research-backed practices into real-world family support
  • Experience across cultures, systems, and learning models

How I Work With Families

I provide advocacy that is supportive, calm, strategic, and grounded in real classroom experience.

  • Listen deeply to each family’s story
  • Translate school jargon into clear, human language
  • Develop realistic, actionable plans
  • Prepare parents to enter meetings confident, not alone

Need support with an IEP or school challenge?

I’m here to help you get clarity, confidence, and a plan forward.

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