Erin M. Davis
Special Education Teachers
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Educational Therapist | Adaptive Learning & Literacy Specialist
Jacksonville, North Carolina
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About
I am an Educational Therapist and Special Education professional with over 24 years of experience creating access points to learning for neurodivergent and diverse learners—and supporting the adults who teach and care for them.
My work centers on translating grade-level curriculum into adaptive, literacy-based, and experiential learning experiences that make concepts click for students who struggle in traditional instructional models. Through hands-on learning, visual supports, structured teaching, and real-world application, I help learners access content in ways that reduce frustration and build understanding.
This approach: often referred to as Adaptive Academics—is rooted in a simple but powerful core belief:
" learning becomes possible when we understand how a child learns, why they struggle, and what makes learning meaningful to them."
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Expertise and Specializations
Educational Therapy Across Learners, Families & Systems My work extends beyond direct student support to include coaching, training, and collaborative problem-solving with educators, districts, and families. I regularly support: -New and early-career special education teachers who are passionate but under-coached -School teams and districts seeking practical, classroom-ready strategies -Parents who want to understand how to support learning at home—especially around literacy, regulation, and engagement Rather than scripted programs or one-size-fits-all strategies, my work focuses on: -Understanding how a learner processes information -Identifying barriers to access (language, regulation, executive functioning) -Designing instruction that aligns with the learner’s strengths and interests -Adaptive Academics & Curriculum Access Design -Educational Therapy (child-, family-, and systems-focused) -Structured Literacy & Reading Intervention (Orton-Gillingham–based) -Literacy-Based Access to Science, Social Studies & Math -Autism & Neurodivergent Learning Support -Executive Functioning & Engagement Strategies -Behavior & Regulation (TEACCH, PRT, ABA) -IEP Development, Coaching & Collaboration -Teacher Mentorship, Workshops & Professional Learning
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Work Experience
I am the founder of an educational therapy practice specializing in Adaptive Academics and Literacy Access for neurodivergent learners. Through individualized educational therapy, small-group instruction, teacher mentoring, and family coaching, I help translate grade-level standards into accessible, meaningful learning experiences.
My approach is grounded in understanding each learner’s learning profile, interests, and regulation needs, then designing instruction that supports comprehension, independence, and confidence. In addition to student-facing services, I work with new special education teachers and school teams, offering training, workshops, and informal problem-solving sessions focused on practical, real-world strategies that are often missing from traditional preparation programs.
Educational therapy in this model is not about fixing deficits—it is about designing access, supporting adults, and creating conditions where learning can happen without constant frustration.
ABA Classroom, TEACCH (model class), Reading/ Behavior Specialist, IEP case manager, ISCS Teacher, Adapted Curriculum Coach
ABA Therapy/ SEIT services
Education
Awards & Recognition
First Year Teacher Award: 2003 (NYC)
Teacher of the Year: 2015
Excellence in Teaching Award: Cary Chamber of Commerce: 2016
Excellence in Education Award: Town of Cary : 2018
WCPSS Spotlight Employee Award: 2019-2020
NHCS Teacher of the Year Finalist : 2024-2023
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