Dr. Jessica Kamuru’s expertise is in special education with an emphasis in learning disabilities
and mathematics. She is a 13- year veteran special education teacher, who taught students with
disabilities in self-contained, itinerant and co-teaching settings in Kansas City, MO. Her areas of
teaching and research include supporting students with disabilities, those from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, and creating equitable access to mathematics. She recently
received her Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou). Before leaving Mizzou,
Dr. Kamuru was presented with the Graduate Student Diversity Award and was nominated for
the Graduate Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Kamuru has presented at several conferences for
both special education and mathematics education. Her most recent presentations include
presenting at the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference and presenting more locally
the at Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference. In
addition to presenting at conferences, Dr. Kamuru has also served as a consultant to a local
school district to help teachers better understand how to teach English Learners.
Expertise:
- Special Education with an emphasis on learning disabilities and mathematics.
Professional Experience:
- 13 years as a special education teacher in Kansas City, MO.
- Worked in self-contained, itinerant, and co-teaching settings.
Teaching & Research Focus:
- Supporting students with disabilities.
- Promoting equitable access to mathematics.
- Assisting students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Education:
- Ph.D. from the University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou).
Awards & Recognition:
- Graduate Student Diversity Award (University of Missouri-Columbia).
- Nominated for Graduate Teacher of the Year Award.
Conference Presentations:
- Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Conference.
- Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (MACTE) Conference.
Consulting Experience:
- Served as a consultant for a local school district to assist teachers in effectively teaching English Learners.