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Andrea Zimmerman

Valparaiso,IN

Summary

Caring and experienced early intervention professional with a background in teaching K3–K5, special education (mild interventions), and developmental preschool. Skilled at guiding families from diverse backgrounds through services, fostering strong connections, and supporting each child’s unique developmental needs. Conversational in Spanish, and dedicated to making resources accessible and understandable for all families.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Developmental Therapist – Early Intervention Speci

Jacob’s Ladder
Chesterton, IN
06.2022 - Current
  • Provide individualized early intervention services to children with developmental delays.
  • Collaborate with families to develop and implement short term goals to meet the IFSP goals.
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to support children’s growth in communication, motor skills, and social-emotional development.
  • Trained in FGRBI
  • Monitor progress and adjust therapy plans based on assessments and family input.

Virtual Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

PCES
Valparaiso, IN
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Delivered virtual special education services to children with developmental delays and disabilities.
  • Collaborated with families to create supportive learning environments and individualized educational plans.
  • Used virtual platforms to implement interactive learning activities and assessments.

K3 Head Start Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
Milwaukee, WI
09.2011 - 06.2017
  • Developed and implemented curriculum for early childhood education, focusing on STEM and language development.
  • Conducted home visits and collaborated with families to ensure developmental milestones were met.
  • Led a team of teachers and supported new staff in classroom management and instructional strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
05-2000

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education Certification

Lakeland College
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
  • Early Literacy & Numeracy Instruction
  • Classroom Management & Routines
  • Lesson Planning & Curriculum Design
  • Play-Based & Sensory Learning
  • Child Development & Milestone Tracking
  • Early Intervention Strategies
  • Parent Communication & Family Engagement
  • Team Collaboration
  • Behavior Support & Social-Emotional Learning

Certification

  • EI Provider Credential, CPR
  • Early Childhood Teaching Certificate (IN)
  • Mild Interventions Teaching License (K-12 IN)

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Developmental Therapist – Early Intervention Speci

Jacob’s Ladder
06.2022 - Current

Virtual Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

PCES
08.2018 - 06.2022

K3 Head Start Teacher

Milwaukee Public Schools, MPS
09.2011 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Olivet Nazarene University

Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Special Education Certification

Lakeland College

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