Education

  • Masters in Teaching, Seattle Pacific University

  • Bachelors in Psychology, Rutgers University

  • Special Education & English Language Learner Certifications, Seattle Pacific University

  • Autism Authorization/Endorsement, Point Loma Nazarene University

Formal Training

  • Certified Positive Educator, Flourishing Center

  • SEL, social emotional learning, University of San Diego

  • UDL, universal design for learning, Point Loma Nazarene University

  • Ortan Gillingham Reading, Institute for Multi-Sensory Education

  • Yoga, Amazing Yoga

  • Kids Yoga, If I was a bird Yoga Play

  • Yoga Therapy, Integrative Yoga Therapy

  • Kids Yoga for Special Populations, Asanas for Autism & Special Needs

  • Guided Meditation, Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra

  • Shamanic Reiki Master Practitioner, Shamanic Reiki Worldwide

  • Ukulele, Guitars In The Classroom

experience

  • Teacher Wellness Coach, Virtual

  • Special Education Instructional Coach, Virtual

  • K - 12 Education Specialist, WA & CA

  • Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist, NJ

  • Inclusion Specialist, CA

  • Health & Wellness Teacher (k - 6, GE & SE), CA

  • ELL Educator, Middle School, WA

  • Virtual Teacher, WA & CA

  • Student Teacher Mentor/Supervisor, (GE & SE), SDSU, CA

  • New Teacher Mentor/Coach, Teacher Induction Program, CA

  • Kid Yoga Therapist, Foster Group Home, St. Croix, USVIs

  • Yoga Teacher, specializing in therapeutics, St. Thomas & St. Croix, USVIs

  • Wellness Weekend Retreat Co-Hostess, Weston, CT

  • Mentor/Friend, Big Brother Big Sister, San Diego, CA

Leah with former student Jonah

Leah with former student Jonah