Curriculum Vitae

Education

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Ph.D. in Special Education (in progress)

Expected Completion: 2029

Dissertation (working title): Language Liberation: Affirming Non-Normative Communication Through a Crip Linguistic Lens

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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 

M.Ed. in Special Education (2022)

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University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX
B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies (2013)

Teaching Experience

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

• Teaching Assistant, EDSPE 435: Intro to Autism Spectrum Disorder (Fall 2023, Fall 2024)

• Redesigned 3 instructional modules for EDSPE 435 integrating autistic scholarship and voices to align with disability justice frameworks.

• Teaching Assistant, EDSPE 563: Collaborating with Families and Educational Teams (Winter 2024, Winter 2025)

• Co-designed and taught one module on foundations of professional collaboration and teaming

• Teaching Assistant, EDSPE 414: Issues and Trends in Inclusive Early Childhood Education (Spring 2024, Spring 2025)

• Reader/Grader, EDSPE 501: Foundations of Inclusive Education (Fall 2024)

• Reader/Grader, EDUC 210: Education for Freedom (Winter 2025, Spring 2025)

Professional Experiences

Adaptive Learning Strategist, Robinson Center for Young Scholars, University of Washington (2025–Present)

• Provide instructional coaching and design support for K–12 enrichment instructors. 

• Review syllabi and lesson plans for accessibility, differentiation, and alignment with program goals. 

• Conduct classroom observations and offer feedback on pacing, engagement, and adaptive strategies. 

• Coordinate student and family supports, develop resources on inclusive practices, and facilitate professional learning on Universal Design for Learning, restorative approaches, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

Instructor, Robinson Center for Young Scholars (2025–Present)

• Instructor 'Pieces of Me: A Story Quilt Adventure' (Grades K–2), Saturday Enrichment Program.

• Co-Instructor 'Engineering Design' (Grades K–2), Saturday Enrichment Program.

Program Assistant, Robinson Center for Young Scholars (2025–Present)

• Support program logistics, assist with instructional materials, and coordinate communication between instructors and administrative staff.

Coach, Elementary Teacher Education Program (ELTEP), University of Washington (2025–Present)

• Mentor teacher candidates through lesson planning, classroom management, and inclusive pedagogy.

STARS/Resource Teacher, Walnut Springs Elementary (2021–2024)

• Piloted and implemented the STARS (Social Training and Self-Regulation) program for autistic students with high support needs.

• Developed and implemented Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs). 

• Conducted progress monitoring and data collection to track student growth and adjust instructional strategies. 

• Collaborated with occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists to integrate therapy goals into instruction.

First Grade Teacher, Blue Hole Primary School (2020–2021)

• Facilitated distance learning instruction and ensured inclusion of students with special education needs.

Kindergarten Teacher, Scudder Primary School (2020–2021)

• Provided differentiated instruction for diverse student populations, including gifted and talented students.

Research and Scholarship

Chase, J. (under review) Anchoring, Evoking, Deepening: A Layered Qualitative Method for Exploring Echolalia in Autistic Autobiographical Memory. Poster presentation proposal, 2026 INSAR Annual Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic.

Publications

Chase, J., Travostino, G., & Beneke, M. (forthcoming). Unmasking Compliance and Cripping Refusals in/through Critical Literacy Research. In D. J. Connor (Ed.), Transforming Disability Research: Methodologies for Equity and Inclusion in Education. Routledge.

The Poetics of Echolalia: A Crip Linguistics Perspective on Autistic Language Practices (in preparation)

Certifications

• Texas Generalist (EC–6)

• Texas Special Education (EC–12)

• Texas ESL Supplement

• Google Educator, Level 1

Awards and Fellowships

• College of Education Autism Endowed Fellowship, University of Washington (2024)

• Community Partners Fellowship, University of Washington (2024–Present)