Irvine Unified School District
Jennifer Sit is an experienced special education professional currently serving as a 3rd grade special education teacher at Irvine Unified School District since September 2013, focusing on students with mild to moderate disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Prior to this role, Jennifer worked as a Senior Behavior Therapist at The Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc., providing 1:1 behavior therapy for students with autism and facilitating social groups. Additionally, Jennifer coordinated a youth empowerment program for at-risk middle and high school girls at Bayside Community Center. Jennifer holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Teaching Credential in Special Education from California State University, Fullerton. Academic background also includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UC San Diego.
Irvine Unified School District
Located in Orange County, California, the Irvine Unified School District comprises a diverse population of more than 35,000 TK-12 students in one early childhood learning center, 24 elementary schools, four K-8 schools, six middle schools, five high schools and one alternative high school. Since becoming a school district in 1972, IUSD schools have been nationally recognized for comprehensive programs in academics, the arts, and athletics. Through a partnership with talented and caring teachers, engaged students, involved parents, and supportive business and community leaders, student and district performance continually exceeds state and national standards.