Passionate and result-oriented multilingual educator with over 20 years of K-5 classroom experience providing high-quality instruction, designing, and implementing effective curricula. Skillful in directing general and special education classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents, and specialists to meet the individual needs of students. Competent in all aspects of Special Education, including legal and procedural compliance. 

• Identified shared and individual learning needs to plan, prepare, and deliver instruction designed to capture interest and maximize individual learning.

• Created and enhanced academic curriculum content utilizing the latest advances in instructional technology.

• Researched, collected, and organized learning resources to create an enriching classroom environment and facilitate positive learning experiences for all students.

• Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.

• Provided training to other teachers and parents to share the most effective practices and resources.

• Designed individual education plans to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs.

• As MTSS Coordinator, initiated and facilitated the entire process of identifying, evaluating, and placing into specialized programs children with special needs.

• Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.

• Collaborated with teachers and parents in planning individualized lessons by preparing materials and setting up equipment.

• Created lesson materials, visuals, and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.

• Used behavior modification and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.

• Helped teachers recognize learning needs identified during one-to-one support instruction.

• Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep them informed.

Speech-Language Pathologist 

Specialized Learning Center for Children

Moscow, Russia 

• Assisted children with speech and language impairments in adapting to a variety of home, community, and school environments.

• Evaluated speech and language abilities and needs by administering diagnostic tests.

• Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.

• Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student, classroom, and school needs.

• Engaged parents and families in the therapy process to support student progress.

• Contributed to faculty meetings and collaborated with teachers and curriculum coaches in program development and the decision-making process.

• Education Specialist (in progress): Instructional Technology, Media, and Design

University of West Georgia - Carrollton, GA 

• Master of Science: Special Education

Florida International University - Miami, FL

Member of Golden Key International Honor Society

• Bachelor of Science: Special Education

Moscow State Pedagogical University - Moscow, Russia

Minor in Applied Specialized Psychology