Heidi Colberg
Special Education Teacher
Winchester,VA
Summary
Service-focused ABA Therapist devoted to help clients improve behaviors and better meet treatment goals. Skilled in implementing protocols to help individuals acquire skills and adopt reduction strategies for problematic behaviors. Focused on giving comprehensive support involving parents and caregivers.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Applied Behavior Analysis Technician
Classic Applied Therapy Services CAS
WINCHESTER, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Conducted individual psychotherapy sessions, displaying theoretical knowledge of psychopathology and clinical treatment techniques.
- Provided balanced developmental and academic curricula for students, nurturing personal progress in treatment areas.
- Established and provided discipline-specific instruction to patients, families, caregivers and staff.
- Developed and maintained clear, individualized documentation on each patient.
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
WINCHESTER, VA
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Developed and directed annual IEP meetings with parents and administration.
- Provided ongoing communications and support with parents.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester, VA
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Maintained accurate and confidential records of assigned students.
- Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students.
- Offered crisis counseling and intervention at school, home and in community to support student needs.
- Collaborated with team members, school personnel and family members to develop individual plans of care for students.
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
Winchester, VA
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Instructed students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Worked with students with moderate to severe autism to increase life skills.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
School Counselor
Department Of Defense Education
Stuttgart, Germany
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Reviewed and discussed new students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations.
- Taught lessons to students and faculty regarding issues such as bullying and drug abuse.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
Special Education Teacher
Stillwater Public Schools
Stillwater, MN
09.1997 - 11.2001
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN 08.1986 - 12.1989
Special Education License Program - Special Education
Bethel College
Saint Paul, MN 09.1998 - 07.1999
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2020 - Current
Skills
Excellent Communication
Data Collection
Cultural Awareness
Problem-Solving
Self-Motivated
Certification
Licensed Special Education Teacher
Timeline
Applied Behavior Analysis Technician
Classic Applied Therapy Services CAS
08.2021 - Current
No Degree - Teaching English As A Second Language
Liberty University
08.2020 - Current
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2021
Behavior Intervention Specialist
Winchester Public Schools
09.2015 - 12.2016
Special Education Substitute Teacher
Winchester Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2015
School Counselor
Department Of Defense Education
09.2010 - 05.2011
Special Education License Program - Special Education
Bethel College
09.1998 - 07.1999
Special Education Teacher
Stillwater Public Schools
09.1997 - 11.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Education
College of Saint Benedict
08.1986 - 12.1989