I am a special educator and educational therapy practitioner with over 27 years of experience supporting students with learning differences in international school settings.
I hold a Master’s degree and have spent my career working closely with students, families, teachers, counsellors, and leadership teams to design effective, individualised support for learners who need more than traditional classroom instruction.
My work is grounded in:
structured literacy intervention
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Tier 3 intervention and case management
a deep understanding of student wellbeing and learning identity
Families often seek educational therapy when:
progress feels slow despite effort
tutoring hasn’t led to meaningful change
their child needs specialised, targeted intervention
I bring a calm, thoughtful, and student-centred approach—balancing high expectations with empathy and care.
Credentials
Master of Education- Specific Learning Disabilities
Bachelor of Science- Communication Disorders
Certificate: TESOL- Teaching English as a Second or Other Language
Book a Consulation
“My son transferred into the Canadian International School from a local Hong Kong School at the beginning of 7th grade. His English language skills were lower than expectations and he needed a boost to catch up. He worked with Miss Haagensen twice a week on reading vocabulary and comprehension. He made great progress and now in 8th grade, he does not require further extra support.”
— Alicia, Hong Kong
