I am a licensed occupational therapist in Florida and New Jersey with over a decade of experience supporting children in developing the foundational skills needed for success in school and daily life.
I hold a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, where I graduated summa cum laude, and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Vermont College of Norwich University.
I have pursued extensive specialized training in evidence-based approaches to reading, writing, and language development, with a focus on supporting children with dyslexia, dysgraphia, and related learning differences.
Certifications include:
Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI) - Certified Structured Literacy Classroom Teacher, 2025
CERI certifications are designed for general education professionals interested in preventing reading failure and advancing off-track readers as well as profesionals who provide targeted, remedial reading interventions to readers identified with Dyslexia.
LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) – Certified, 2024
An International Dyslexia Association (IDA)-accredited program grounded in the science of reading, focusing on phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and written language.
EBLI (Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction) – Certified Educator, 2023
A structured, speech-to-print approach integrating reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension through explicit, systematic instruction.
Reading Simplified® – Certified, 2022
A streamlined, research-informed approach to reading instruction that focuses on developing strong decoding skills, word recognition, and fluency through efficient, targeted strategies.
HillRAP (Orton-Gillingham Approach) – Level 1 Certified, 2019
A research-based, multisensory, structured literacy program designed for struggling readers, with an emphasis on individualized, mastery-based instruction.
University of Florida - Lastinger Center for Learning – Elementary Literacy Micro-Credential for First and Second Grade, 2026
Structured literacy intervention focused on evidence-based early literacy practices aligned with the science of reading, including foundational skills development, explicit instruction, and early intervention strategies.
My practice is primarily school-based, focusing on identifying and addressing the underlying skill deficits that impact reading, writing, learning, and functional performance.
Areas of advanced training include:
Handwriting and fine motor development/Handwriting Without Tears/Size Matters Handwriting
Sensory processing and regulation
Visual processing and visual-motor integration
Executive functioning and attention (including ADHD)
Autism spectrum support
Assistive technology
Upper extremity rehabilitation
Reflex integration (MNRI)
DIR/Floortime approach