Miss Tinisha
Early Childhood Foundational Learning Skills (ECFLS) Teacher
Educational Background and Professional Experience:
Miss Tinisha began her career with the Del Mar Union School District in 2017. Since 2012, she has dedicated herself to supporting neurodiverse individuals and those with learning differences, working in roles such as a clinician, behavior interventionist, instructional assistant, and special education teacher.
In 2024, Miss Tinisha earned her Master’s in Special Education with an emphasis on Autism and Behavior Analysis from San Diego State University (SDSU). She received her Education Specialist (Moderate/Severe) credential from SDSU in 2022 and has since completed the work for her Early Childhood Authorization credential. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology with a minor in Applied Psychology and Education from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), which she obtained in 2015.
Miss Tinisha is thrilled to be the ECFLS teacher at Torrey Hills School!
Teacher Contact Information:
Tinisha Schick
Education Specialist
Early Childhood Foundational Learning Skills (ECFLS) Teacher
Torrey Hills School, DMUSD
(858) 481-4266 ext. 3731
What to Expect in Preschool
In preschool, children learn through play and hands on activities. Students can expect to get messy, sing songs, giggle a lot, and feel safe & loved -- all while learning and practicing new skills! Your child's day will be filled with naturalistic learning opportunities and fun! It is my goal for your child to love school and know that they are surrounded by people who love, understand, and hear them.
Educational Philosophy
My philosophy of education centers around the belief that we all have weaknesses, but what defines us is our strengths. I believe that a disability is an ability in disguise and that all students can do well when provided the opportunity to do so. It’s my job as a special educator to ensure all learners access their full potentials so they can live as independently and happily as possible.
Life Outside of the Hawk's Nest
I was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada and moved to California when I was 5 years old. I go back home to Canada a lot to visit my family; although, I prefer to visit over summer (Saskatchewan gets REALLY cold).
My favorite thing to do is spend time with the people I love. My little brother and I spend a lot of time together going to thrift stores, and hanging out with our family. My partner and I enjoy spending our weekends going on adventures with our dog, Nala. We also love to travel. I will always have a special place in my heart for Madrid, Spain, having fallen in love with their culture after teaching there.
