I have a passion for the wonderment of childhood.
I received my Bachelor in Early Childhood Development with Differentiated Instruction, Specializing in Early Intervention in 2021. In May of 2023, I received my Master’s in Psychology, focusing on developmental psychology. In both programs I received numerous academic honors and was recognized by the school in several capacities. I have also completed the Child Development Associate 120-hour preparation program and the Registered Behavior Technician 40-hour training. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Developmental Psychology, with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Psychology.
I hold the following certifications and credentials:
Certified Arizona K-12 CTE Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher
Certified Arizona Workforce Registry Early Childhood Specialist, Technical Assistance Provider, and Professional Development Provider
Registered Texas Early Childhood Trainer
Infant Mental Health Associate (IMH-E)
Certified Cognitive Coach
Certified Parent Instructor
CDA PD Specialist
I have nearly two decades of volunteer and professional experience with children of all ages. Seven of those years were working directly with children ages one to five. While working in this licensed academics-based preschool, I held every position from teaching to administration. I spent a year there building and developing an early intervention program for the school. This program’s goal was to identify early needs, coach teachers on accommodating those needs, and guide caregivers and families on how to start services before Kindergarten. The program was very successful and beneficial for all parties.
Currently I am teaching early childhood education and child development courses at the University of Arizona. have spoken at multiple conferences and symposiums with invitations to speak at a handful of other events. I had the honor of sitting on a panel of experts answering questions in a video that was used in the updated early childhood curriculum at the university. I am also creating personalized trainings for preschools, partnering with Accrescent Forward Solutions.
I would love to work with you to close the gap in your area of need.