Manasa is a Learning Specialist at the Schwab Learning Center (SLC) at CHC. With over seven years of experience in the public school system, Manasa has hands-on experience with learning differences, and sees learner variability as a source of diversity and richness in the community. Embracing a holistic approach, Manasa prioritizes strategies that support executive functioning, academic confidence, and mental health. She believes in empowering individuals as their own advocates, utilizing self-reflective processes as the cornerstone for crafting personalized learning strategies.

Education

• MA, Education, University of California Davis
• BS, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of California Davis

Experience

• Specializes in working with middle and high school students
• Prior experience working as a classroom teacher and as a 1:1 support staff in the public school setting

Licenses

• California Single Subject Teaching Credential
• California Bilingual Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) Credential

Awards

• Fulbright US Junior Scholar Award

Languages

• English
• Tamil
• Some Hindi

License & Certifications

• Single Subject Teaching Credential (Science – Biology)
• CLAD Certification

Areas of Specialty 

• Executive functioning skills (Planning, prioritization, organization, time management, task initiation, problem solving, etc.)
• Test taking strategies
• Study strategies
• Reading and writing strategies
• Assistive technology tools
• Studying for high stakes testing
• Preparing for transitions between schools/jobs/stages of life
• Work-life balance

Modalities Practices 

• Strength-based
• Goal-oriented
• Individualized

Client Focus 

• Experience with middle/high school students