Lesley Sand, PhD

Experience

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  Independent Contractor

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

  Education Consultant

  Provided school placement advice to parents. Tutored students using evidence-based interventions and remediation techniques.

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  Bullis School

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Learning Specialist

  Assessed and developed learning and study strategies for individuals and small groups, and implemented interventions as needed. Presented research findings to parent groups and teachers regularly.

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  University of Maryland

  Jan 2009 - now

  Graduate and undergraduate courses in the College of Education. Conducted and led comprehensive cognitive neuroscience research studies, primarily focused on language and learning. Presented scientific research findings at conferences and mentored research assistants. Wrote successful grant proposals, including a $515,000 award from the Department of Defense.

  • Lecturer/Adjunct Professor, College of Education

    Mar 2011 - now

  • Faculty Researcher

    Jan 2009 - now
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  Mrs Wordsmith

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Curriculum Director

  Authored Research Report published by Mrs Wordsmith, a vocabulary learning start-up, identifying research bases underlying the firm’s core mission. Designed scaffolded curriculum for implementing learning goals.

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  Sunstone AS

  Jan 2019 - now

  Founder, CEO

  Promoting the well-being and positive long-term outcomes for individuals with autism and their families through early identification and treatment.