Patrick J. Bunnemeyer, MA, BCET
Board Certified Educational Therapist
Credentialed Special Education Teacher (CA)
Board Certified Educational Therapist Certificate – Association of Educational Therapists
MA - Special Education (With Distinction) – California State University, Northridge
Illinois Professional Educator License - Learning Behavior Specialist I and English As A Second Language
Education Specialist Mild/Moderate Teaching Credential Level II – California State University, Northridge
Crosscultural, Language and Academic Development Certificate – California State University, Northridge
BA - Psychology – Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
University of Kansas Strategic Instruction Model
*Learning Strategies
*Strategic Instruction in the Content Areas
Multiple Reading Programs – Ask
2000 to Present - Association of Educational Therapists (AET)
2009 to Present - International Dyslexia Association (IDA)
2023 to Present - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPPA)
2004 to 2007 - California Association of Resource Specialists and Special Education Teachers
2019 to 2022 - Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center - Served on the Board of Directors and as Secretary
Parents who seek educational therapy are often looking for more than academic support. They are looking for someone who can understand their child, identify the underlying causes of learning difficulties, and develop an individualized plan that leads to meaningful academic gains, improved executive functioning skills, and greater independence.
For more than 30 years, I have devoted my career to helping students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, executive function challenges, and other learning differences become more confident, capable, and successful learners. As a Board-Certified Educational Therapist (BCET) and California-credentialed special education teacher, I combine the knowledge gained through public education, private practice, and clinical experience to provide highly individualized educational therapy, educational consultation, and parent guidance.
My goal is to help students develop the knowledge, skills, confidence, and independence they need to achieve lasting success while providing parents with knowledgeable guidance, practical solutions, and a clear path forward.
My professional experience has included work in public schools, private schools, private clinical settings, my own educational therapy practice, and my students' homes. Working in these diverse environments has provided me with a broad understanding of the many factors that influence learning and academic success, as well as the unique needs of students with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, executive function challenges, and other learning differences.
After earning my California Education Specialist Instruction Credential (Mild/Moderate Disabilities) in 1999, I spent eight years as a public school special education teacher at the elementary, middle school, and high school levels. Before becoming a credentialed teacher, I worked as a teaching assistant and substitute teacher and gained valuable early experience at the Devereux School, a private residential school serving students with significant developmental, learning, and behavioral challenges.
Throughout my career, I have worked with children, adolescents, college students, families, and multidisciplinary teams, collaborating with teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, physicians, and other professionals to help students achieve their educational goals. I also provide educational consultation regarding learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, executive functioning, psychoeducational evaluations, educational planning, accommodations, and the special education process. In addition, I have served as a consultant to special education attorneys in California and Illinois, providing educational expertise in matters involving students with disabilities and special education.
One of the greatest strengths of my practice is the ability to develop highly individualized instructional materials. Rather than relying exclusively on commercially available programs, I frequently design instructional materials specifically for each student, tailoring them to the student's unique learning profile, academic needs, strengths, and, when appropriate, personal interests. This individualized approach allows instruction to target precisely the skills a student needs to develop while making learning more engaging, meaningful, and effective.
The breadth of these professional experiences has shaped my approach to educational therapy and consultation. Today, I draw upon more than three decades of experience to help students make meaningful academic gains, strengthen executive functioning skills, and develop the confidence and independence necessary for long-term success.