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Work History (starting with most recent)
| Name of Agency |
Date of Employment |
Job Title |
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TMG |
1/24/22 |
IRIS Consultant |
Care Responsibilities
Your TMG IRIS consultant is your partner as you create a plan that meets your needs and stays within your IRIS budget. Your TMG IRIS consultant can connect you to resources in your area, and will be a great source of information for any questions you have.
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| Name of Institution |
Major/Degree |
Degree Obtained |
Date Obtained |
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University of Wisconsin–Whitewater |
Special Education – Bachelor of Science and Education |
Yes |
1-201 |
| Name of Certification / Accreditation |
Certifying Agency |
Date Certification was Obtained |
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SCERTS (Social Communication, Emotional Regulation and Transactional Support) |
CESA |
8-2015 |
Specialties (e.g., working with autism, the elderly, employment for people with disabilities or
youth in transition, mental health, experience with assisted technology)
I have had over ten years of experience as a special education teacher with experience with students with learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and autism. Many of those years were also spent working in a medical center, providing education for children with long-term care needs. I have also spent many years in the field completing professional development in the area of cortical vision impairments.
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County/Region I'm familiar with
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington
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Languages or Communication Skills
English
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I'm comfortable with pets in the home
Yes
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More about me
How do you Partner with people to 'clear the path ahead'?
I am an easy-going person who loves to help people, and I make it my goal to be a receptive partner to you. I have many personal experiences that helps me relate to people. I am also a go-getter and will do anything to help my clients out.
What's your favorite thing about being an IRIS consultant?
I love helping people - that has been a passion of mine since I was little. My specialty has always been and continues to be learning how to help people with disabilities. This is what makes being a TMG IRIS Consultant so rewarding for me.
What past experience prepared you to become an IRIS Consultant?
Before becoming a TMG IRIS Consultant, I worked for the Wisconsin Children’s Long-Term Support (CLTS) Waiver Program, where I coordinated services for youth. I have also worked as a personal care worker for young adults. I also have a little sister with special needs, and I was her personal home care worker.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In my free time I am a mother of two little boys who keep me busy with Cub Scouts and Taekwondo. I also love cooking for people, entertaining and volunteering. I belong to a local grow group through church. I also enjoy watching my sister play basketball for the Special Olympics and volunteering.
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