Gayathri Ravi

I am a compassionate and driven Special Education Teacher. I am from India and have lived in the USA since 2018. I enjoy painting, crafts, hiking and traveling with my family. I believe in creating nurturing, structured, and joyful learning environments where all students feel seen, supported, and successful.

Dedicated Special Education Teacher with over 7 years of diverse classroom and leadership experience across early childhood, elementary, and intensive support settings. Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs), behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and trauma-informed practices that promote social-emotional growth and academic progress.

Currently serving as the Primary Intensive Social Emotional Support (ISES) Teacher in the Edmonds School District (WA), providing instruction to students with significant emotional and behavioral needs. Skilled in collaborative teamwork with general education teachers, specialists, and families to ensure holistic student support. Experienced in functional behavior assessments (FBAs), positive behavior supports, inclusive instruction, and assistive technology integration.

Previous roles include early learning and inclusive education positions at the University of Washington Experimental Education Unit, Launch Learning, and schools in India, where you gained experience in curriculum adaptation, equity-focused instruction, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Recognized for professional leadership, including staff training on trauma-informed care and advocacy for integrating social-emotional learning schoolwide. Passionate about creating equitable, nurturing environments that empower all learners to thrive academically and emotionally.

Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Early Childhood Special Education
University of Washington, Seattle – May 2021
Comprehensive training in inclusive early learning, special education law, and evidence-based instructional practices for students with developmental and behavioral challenges. Developed expertise in IEP development, functional behavior assessment, and family-centered intervention strategies through research and practicum at the Experimental Education Unit (EEU).

Diploma in Early Learning Difficulty
Brindavan Education Trust, India – March 2018
Specialized coursework in learning disabilities, individualized remedial instruction, and inclusive education frameworks.

Master of Science (M.Sc.) – General Physics
Bharathidasan University, India – March 2015

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science
Bangalore University, India – March 2013