Allison M.

Hello! My name is Allison Medina. In the Fall of 2009, I completed my coursework for my bachelors degree in Behavioral Science from University of La Verne. Three years later (2012), I decided to return back to college due to my passion for working with diverse learners and was accepted into the Education Specialist Preliminary Credential and Masters of Special Education Program. Currently, I am at the end of the fullfillng coursework for my masters degree.

I have 5- years of experience providing, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy and discrete trials (DTT) to diverse learners aged 3 -11. Currently, I work as a behavioral therapist at a public high school. Specifically, in the Community Based Instruction classroom (CBI), where I work with diverse learners aged 18-22 implementing behavior plans, developing strengths and weaknesses in functional daily living and work skills. I have developed a passion to foster strengths and work with students in areas (subjects) which support and intervention is needed in order for the student to meet and/or exceed academic goals.  In my opinion, we are living in pearlious times, and it is my duty as a disciple of God to reach and instill biblical principles to a compromising society, in particular, our leaders of the future!

My extensive educational background and experience has enabled me to work explicity with each students unique learning style and need. My area of specialty is speacial education. In my professional opinion, each student should be taught according to their diverse learning style, and their is no "one fit solution".  Stratigies or modalities should be personlized, instead of generalized across all students. In order to meet each students unique need or needs, empower each student, raise their self-esteem, and build motivation. By doing this, I believe that as a result,  could build more confident and engaging students in the classroom. Lastly, I am also passionate and experienced in working with general education mainstream learners in all academic content areas. Specifically, students in grade K-5 and middle school. I have years of experience working with this population in the home-setting. Thank you for your time, and I look foward to working with your child and family.