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Tina Burston

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location_onSpringfield, MA
My experience advocating for parents in special education began with LINKS at Springfield Public Schools. I worked as a paraprofessional across all grade levels, from preschool through 6th grade. Additionally, I served as a special educator in a substantially separate setting for combined grades 6-8. In this role, I co-taught in inclusive and small class settings, explicitly addressing the goals and objectives outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
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Information

Location Springfield, MA
Service area Based in Springfield · in person nearby, by video across Massachusetts
Languages English
Member since September 22, 2026
Autism SpectrumBehavioral & EmotionalBehavioral SupportDevelopmental DelaysEmotional RegulationFacilitationIEP MeetingsLearning DisabilitiesMediationNonverbalReading & Writing

How Tina works with families

Tina Burston is based in Springfield, Massachusetts. Tina meets families in person around Springfield and joins IEP meetings by video anywhere in Massachusetts. The posted rate is $100 per hour. The first call is free. The work history below starts in 2017. This profile has been listed with us since September 2026. No service list is posted. Ask Tina what a case like yours includes. We do not set directory prices or handle payments between you and an independent advocate.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree

    Bay Path University · Longmeadow, MA

Experience

  1. Mental Health Counselor and Therapeutic Rehabilitation Assistant Coordinator 7/2017 – 7/2026

    July 2017- 2024

  2. Special Educator 8/2020 – 6/2026

    Veritas Prep Charter School

  3. Paraprofessional 9/2026 – 6/2026

    Springfield Public Schools September 2007- June, 2017

  4. Site Coordinator 6/2026 – 6/2026

    ADC Youth Prevention Services and Associates

  5. Registered Behavior Technician 9/2019 – 4/2020

    Autism Learning Partners

Specialties

Autism SpectrumBehavioral & EmotionalBehavioral SupportDevelopmental DelaysEmotional RegulationFacilitationIEP MeetingsLearning DisabilitiesMediationNonverbalReading & Writing

Rates & Payment

Hourly rateTina's price for each hour of work. If Tina offers flat-price services, those may cost less. $100/hr
Consultation Free intro call

Working Style

Working with the school Balanced

Works with the school and pushes back when priorities clash.

Advocacy focus Balanced

Negotiates first. Stronger on rights when it matters.

In meetings Balanced

Leads or supports you depending on the meeting.

Staying in touch Balanced

Steady check-ins without overloading you.

When things get tense Balanced

Adjusts tone to the situation.

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Availability

Typical days Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Hours 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Clients Accepting clients
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What an advocate can and cannot do

An advocate reads your child's school file, writes to the district, gets you ready for the meeting, and sits in the meeting with you.

Tina is not an attorney and does not give legal advice.

No advocate can promise a result. The district still has to agree to what you ask for, or you have to take the disagreement further.

Hiring is between you and Tina. Find Parent Advocates never assigns an advocate to a family, and the advocates listed here are independent professionals rather than our employees.

What to ask on the first call

Ask Tina these on the first call.

  • What have you done in my district before?
  • How many hours does a case like mine usually take, and what does that come to?
  • Who does the talking in the meeting, you or me?
  • Do you charge for email and phone time between meetings?
  • What happens if the school says no?

Common questions

Does Tina Burston serve families in Springfield, MA?

Tina Burston works with families in Springfield, MA and offers virtual support statewide.

What services does Tina Burston offer as an IEP advocate in Springfield?

Tina Burston helps parents with IEP meetings, Section 504 plans, educational records review, dispute resolution, and special education rights under IDEA.

How do I contact an IEP advocate in Springfield, MA?

View Tina Burston's profile on Find Parent Advocates to compare services, rates, and parent reviews. Contact the advocate directly. We never assign anyone to you.

How much does Tina Burston charge?

The posted rate is $100 per hour. The first call is free. Rates are set by the advocate, not by Find Parent Advocates, and can change.

Can Tina Burston attend an IEP meeting by video?

Yes. Tina Burston attends meetings in person and by video.