Emily Frey
Stevenson Ranch
Summary
Experienced educator with a doctorate in educational psychology and over 20 years of experience supporting students with disabilities in inclusive educational settings. Expertise in autism spectrum disorder, evidence-based practices, teacher coaching, curriculum development, IEP facilitation, and district-level special education leadership. Skilled in mentoring educators, delivering professional development, and implementing inclusive systems that improve academic, behavioral, and social outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist
iQ Los Angeles
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver specialized academic instruction for students with disabilities and provide case management duties.
- Schedule, facilitate and write each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Plan engaging lessons for all students that are aligned with their IEP goals
- Attend all staff meetings and professional development meetings
Education Specialist
The Stepping Stones Group
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Deliver specialized academic instruction for students with disabilities and provide case management duties.
- Schedule, facilitate and write each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Plan engaging lessons for all students that are aligned with their IEP goals
- Attend all staff meetings and professional development meetings
Cadre Member
California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN)
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Delivered professional development trainings on autism and evidence-based practices for educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, and multidisciplinary teams
- Collaborated with SELPAs, Regional Centers, and community agencies to support inclusive educational practices
- Provided coaching and implementation support to school teams utilizing evidence-based autism interventions
Lead Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Newhall School District
07.2015 - 02.2024
- Led education specialists, teachers, school leaders and support staff in identifying, developing, and implementing curriculum, assessment and instructional strategies designed to improve student learning in specific areas for 10 school sites
- Led curriculum and IEP trainings for all new special education teachers
- Mentored teachers in creating engaging lessons for all subjects for students with disabilities grades K-6
- Modeled small group instruction for special education teachers including intensive reading programs such as Orton-Gillingham, Benchmark Phonics and Explicit Phonics
- Attended high profile IEPs to help resolve issues with staff and families
- Committees: Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Vice President, Inclusive Collaborative, and Induction Mentor.
Office Assistant I, Special Education Department
William S. Hart Union School District
Santa Clarita, CA
08.2007 - 06.2015
- Assist high school at-risk students with disabilities ranging from Resource to Mod/Severe and help them achieve academically
- Accumulate data for each student, schedule IEPs, maintain classroom bookkeeping, manage students Special Education files
Education
Doctorate - Educational Psychology
California Coast University
04-2026
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
01-2017
Master of Education - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
09-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Teacher Preparation Program K-12
Western Governors University
01-2015
Skills
- Autism Evidence-Based Practices
- Inclusive Education
- Teacher Coaching & Mentorship
- IEP Facilitation
- Professional Development
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Behavior Support Strategies
- Collaborative Team Leadership
- Educational technology
- Online teaching
Certification
- Autism Added Authorization: Certificate #17476, Awarded: 5/2/2016
- Educational Specialist Credential: Expires 7/1/2027
- Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential: Expires: 7/1/2027
- Orton-Gillingham Certificate of Completion (30 hour course)
- Explicit Phonics (30 hour course)
- GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition) for English Language Learners Certificate of Completion
- Kennedy Arts Certificate of Completion (15 hour course)
- CLAD Authorization
Timeline
Education Specialist
iQ Los Angeles
08.2025 - Current
Education Specialist
The Stepping Stones Group
02.2024 - 08.2025
Cadre Member
California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN)
08.2022 - 02.2024
Lead Special Education Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Newhall School District
07.2015 - 02.2024
Office Assistant I, Special Education Department
William S. Hart Union School District
08.2007 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education, Teacher Preparation Program K-12
Western Governors University
Doctorate - Educational Psychology
California Coast University
Master of Science - Curriculum and Instruction
Western Governors University
Master of Education - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
Professional Affiliations & Honors
Member, Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society, California Autism Professional Training and Information Network (CAPTAIN) Cadre Member, Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) Vice President