Hello! My name is Gavin. I am a masters-level certified special education teacher with over 10 years of experience. In the classroom I balance my students' school work with other goals regarding socialization, transition of settings, behavior, communication, establishing routines, etc. I am trained in deescalating aggressive behaviors and successfully work with students 1:1 to improve or avoid these behaviors altogether- most importantly teaching them how to keep themselves, and those around them, safe. On home visits I provide additional tutoring for the child, help foster independence with activities of daily living, address any questions or concerns and establish child-centered and family-centered goals. We work together as a team to create an individualized plan and integrate useful tips, tools and strategies.