About Ms. Erika

I am a veteran educator with over 15 years of experience working with little learners - preschool, elementary, and secondary school. I have taught in private, charter, and public school settings. I specialize in working with students with exceptional needs (Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD), as well as teaching English and Language Arts. During the traditional school year, I teach ELA to middle school students in Los Alamitos, both general education students and those with mild to moderate disabilities.

Most importantly, I am mama to an inquisitive & energetic 3-year-old boy, and wife to a football coach and fellow educator. We live in Orange, and love it!

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - Cal State Fullerton 2013
  • Master of Science, Specialized Education - National University 2016 
    • Education Specialist Credential - Mild/Moderate 
    • Highly qualified ELA certification 2016
    • Orton Gillingham Certified - CE level 

 

 

 

 

Experience

  • Education Specialist & English Teacher | 2015 - present 
    • Teaching ELA to grades K-12 
    • Overseeing caseload of students on the spectrum of Autism; students with ADHD, processing challenges, and Dyslexia. 
  • Special Education para-professional | 2013-2015
  • Preschool Teacher and Center Director | 2007-2013
    • Ages 3-6; curriculum development; phonics.