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I always loved playing with my little cousins, nephews, and nieces when growing up. I aspire to become a good role model and find teaching others to be very rewarding. By majoring ...
My name is Joshua Walker and I am originally form Orange County, California. My career goal is to earn a master’s or Ph.D in Psychology, with an emphasis in either clinical or...
My name is Evan Goebels and I am originally from San Diego. I grew up here and went to college at the University of San Diego. ...
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I am a recent graduate of Santa Clara University, where I studied Pyschology and Theater. ...
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I am Andy Franks from Grass Valley, CA. I moved to San Diego in 2006 as a college freshman at Point Loma Nazarene University. After graduating with a degree in theology in 2010, I ...
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My name is Jessica Oram. I am originally from and currently live in Chula Vista, California. ...
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My name is Elissa “Lise” Leibl and I am a native of Southern California. I grew up in Pasadena and moved to San Diego about 5 years ago for college. I currently live in San Ma...
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I knew that I wanted to work with children with disabilities when my brother was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and ADHD in 2001. While initially I wanted to become a Special E...
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I've always loved working with kids and teens with developmental disabilities. They have so much to offer and bring so much joy to anyone who has the privilege to know them. I've h...
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My name is Jocelyn Burke and I am originally from Long Beach, CA. I am currently attending UC San Diego aiming for a degree in Mathematics with a minor in Linguistics and Language ...
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My name is Vanessa and I am originally from Wisconsin. I grew up in a small town in Wisconsin called Johnson Creek, and graduated from Johnson Creek High School in May of 2005. A...
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As an undergraduate student studying psychology, I became interested in working with individuals with disabilities and am very glad to have the opportunity to do that with Xcite St...
I was just starting and internship in my undergraduate career, and I did not know what to expect. I was afraid that my knowledge was limited and I would not be of any service to my...
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I was a TA for the special education class in high school and it was a blessing because I truly got to know every student and build a great relationship with each! In high school I...
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I have dealt with behavioral issues in my family and have been a mentor for about 6 months. I feel like Xcite Steps does a great job at bringing together people of all ages and ba...
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Hi, my name is Ryan Dougal and I am from Manhattan Beach, Ca. When I am not attending classes at UCSD, I love to tutor and mentor in the San Diego area....
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My name is Sarah Ferrulli and I am originally from Orange County, CA. I was born in Bellflower, CA and grew up in Huntington Beach and Mission Viejo, CA. I recently moved to San D...
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My name is Breanna Dukes and I am originally from Lufkin, Texas. My father, who is Navy, reenlisted and my family moved from our small town to another small town in Central Calif...
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I was born and raised in England and moved to America to study and play tennis for a University. Whilst living in America I realized what my passion and love was for; helping other...
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Hi, my name is Lauren and I am currently obtaining my bachelors degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Special Education at Cal State San Marcos....
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My name is Leah Schoenfeld and I am from Encinitas. I will graduate from La Jolla Country Day in May 2010 and will attend New York University starting in the fall, with the intent...
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I have worked with people with disabilities since I was a sophomore in high school, and have done so ever since. I graduated from UCSD in the winter of 2009, and I got my degree in...
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I graduated college from Cal State, Long Beach 2008. In which I obtained a degree in Human Development (a science collection of: Sociology, Psychology, and Criminology) and a Minor...
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My name is Jake Feldman and I am originally from Agoura Hills, Ca. I grew up in a suburb of Los Angeles and am going to college at UCSD, where I am studying Cognitive Neuroscience...
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Growing up with a cousin who has cerebral palsy and mental retardation has had a huge impact on me. I never realized that he was different or that it wasn't common to have a famil...
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My name is Jonathan Lynch and I am originally from a small town near San Jose called Los Gatos, California. I moved to San Diego roughly four years ago for college. I spent my unde...
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My name is Erik Hur and I am originally from the northwest. I grew up in a suburb of Portland, Oregon and went to college in Seattle, Washington. I graduated with a degree in Psy...
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Nicole Vizcarra is 21 years old and is a Senior at San Diego State University. She is majoring in Communications with a minor in Child Development and she enjoys every minute of it...
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My name is Evan Kirstein and I am originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. I grew up in a suburb of Sycamore and went to college in Ohio as well as San Diego. I graduated with a degree in...
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My name is Kristin Vasquez, I have been with Xcite Steps since 2006. Mentoring the youth of San Diego has been a rewarding experience. Working with other mentors and children in o...
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Growing up, I had two family members that experienced various developmental disabilities. This helped to develop empathy and compassion in me in seeing what they had to deal with o...
I am a person who loves to be challenged by life. I was in law school in Chicago, but knowing that I would not be happy in years to come, I quit and moved to San Diego without a j...
My name is Stacy Douglass and I am 19 years old. I was raised in Lancaster, Ca but am now living in Oceanside, Ca. I have a history of volunteering in Special Ed classes throughout...
I have experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Bipolar Disorder. I loved working at Hartford Hospital because it was a chance to work with children who were struggling...
Hi, My name is Kristi. I have a B.A in Elementary Education from Illinois State University. I also have my Special Education Credential from Point Loma Nazarene University. I start...
Our Services are available in the following areas:

San Diego (North)

  • Rancho Santa Fe
  • Del Mar
  • Poway
  • Encinitas
  • Carlsbad
  • Carmel Valley

San Diego (South)

  • La Jolla
  • Clairemont
  • Downtown
  • Coronado
  • El Cajon
  • Chula Vista

Orange Country

  • Newport Beach
  • Dana Point
  • Irvine
  • Laguna Beach
  • Laguna Niguel
  • San Clemente
upcoming events
FREE SPRING FLING EVENT in San Diego

[Public Event] - Xcite Steps Annual Spring Fling will be held at Fletcher Cove park in Solana Beach. This is a wonder...

5/19/2012 event time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FREE SPRING FLING EVENT FOR FAMILIES in

[Public Event] - Xcite Steps Annual Spring Fling will be held at Fletcher Cove park in Solana Beach. This is a wonder...

5/19/2012 event time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
FREE SPRING FLING EVENT FOR FAMILIES in San Diego

[Public Event] - Xcite Steps Annual Spring Fling will be held at Fletcher Cove park in Solana Beach. This is a wonder...

5/19/2012 event time 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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upcoming events
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Growth in the Autism Community
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How Social Skills Groups Benefit People Who Experience Disabilities
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The Value of meditation in working with developmental disabilities
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Financial Support Grants for Learning Disabilities