Rebecca Brooks

Rebecca Brooks

Dr. Rebecca Brooks is an associate professor in the special education teacher preparation and graduate program in the School of Education at California State University San Marcos. She teaches courses in the education specialist teaching credential program. Prior to joining the university faculty, Brooks was a public school special educator for grades K–12, serving in the role of inclusion support teacher. She has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities in educational, recreational, vocational, and residential settings for more than 30 years.

Brooks is a nationwide presenter in the areas of best practices for inclusive education and peer-tutoring support systems. She has written journal articles on inclusive education and peer tutoring and coauthored the book Peer Tutoring and Support: Making Inclusive Education Work. She has her multiple subjects and education specialist teaching credentials and is also a Leading Edge Certified (LEC) online and blended learning teacher. She has earned an associate’s degree in developmental disabilities, a bachelor’s degree in communicative disorders, a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in special education, and a doctoral degree in education with a focus on social justice.