University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

Alternative Master of Education, Early Childhood Special Education

2023 - 2025

University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)

Master of Science, Applied Behavior Analysis

2019 - 2021

University of Alabama

Bachelor of Music, Music Therapy

2011 - 2016

BCBA

The Autism Clinic at Hope

Jul 2022 - present

I create curriculum for skill acquisition and behavior reduction for young children (2-8) with autis... m. I provide services using a neurodiversity affirming, trauma-informed, and assent based approach. Skills are developmentally appropriate and presented naturalistically.read more

Ballet Instructor

Adonai School of Ballet

Aug 2017 - May 2023

I taught group ballet lessons to neurotypical students and students with delays and disabilities. Le... ssons followed an technique-based syllabus and were provided weekly based on class skills, interests, and motivations. I also choreographed danced for an annual recital for each class. Classes taught included Special Needs (3 different classes ages preschool - adult), Teen Ballet, Teen Tap, Preschool, and Pre-Ballet.read more

RBT

Inquiring Minds

Jul 2020 - May 2022

I worked as a direct service provider at an autism clinic running daily programs for skill acquisiti... on and behavior reduction. I provided services using Naturalistic Environment Teaching (NET) and assent-based practices.read more

Music Instructor

Independent/Contract & Music Together

Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

I provided one-on-one and small group music lessons to neurotypical students and students with delay... s and disabilities. Instruments taught included voice, guitar, and piano. I also provided group music classes and music lessons using the Music Together curriculum. Classes included early childhood music and movement, Rhythm Kids (drumming classes for 6-7 year olds), and Guitar for Grown Ups (group guitar for adults).read more

Music Therapist

Music Therapy Milestones

Apr 2016 - Dec 2018

Provided one-on-one, small group, and classroom-based music therapy sessions. Sessions were designed... to address non-music goals based on participant's current strengths and needs. Services were provided in homes and in preschool classrooms.read more