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Cathaleen Heithoff

Davenport

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in special education and program planning, notably at Tucson Unified School District. Proven ability in supervisory roles and nonprofit management, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills. Committed to fostering student achievements and enhancing community support for families with challenging needs.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Care Provider

Rover.com
01.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for attentive and reliable pet care including:
  • Feeding
  • Walking
  • Companionship
  • Maintaining a clean and sanitized environment

In-home Health Care Provider

Synergy Home Health Care
Sierra Vista
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Meeting clients' everyday needs
  • Sorting, organizing disposing of expired food, clothes and medication
  • Clean and sanitized all areas of clients' home and kitchen while meeting home safety protocols

Program Planner

Maxim Health
Tucson
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Grant funded program planning support for families and children with challenging needs.

Special Education High School Teacher

Tucson Unified School District
Tucson
08.2019 - 01.2022
  • Promoting student achievements in community employment settings.

Instructor

Handicapped Development Center
Davenport
11.2018 - 05.2019
  • Planned, established and operated programs for adults with disabilities in the work setting.
  • Provided vocational skills training in the community such as sorting, packaging and cleaning experience in neighborhood stores.

Special Education Teacher

Clark County School District
Las Vegas
08.2009 - 03.2018
  • Special education teacher for M.S students.
  • Worked successfully with school administration and colleagues.
  • Supervised 3-4 paraprofessionals in classroom responsibilities.

Special Education High School Teacher

West Des Moines Community School District
Des Moines
08.2004 - 06.2008
  • Special education high school teacher for students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities and other health impairments identifying strengths and needs of school progress.

Self-Contained Life Skills Teacher

Northside Independent School District
San Antonio
08.1994 - 06.2004
  • Self-Contained Life Skills Teacher for students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities and other health needs identifying strengths and needs of school progress.

Education

M.A. - Education

University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
01.2002

B.A. - Education

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
01.1994

High School Diploma -

Assumption H.S.
Davenport, IA
01.1989

Skills

  • Supervisory experience
  • Nonprofit management
  • Fundraising
  • Financial management
  • Ticket handling
  • Cash handling
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork
  • Product knowledge
  • Attention to detail
  • Safety awareness
  • Basic computer skills
  • Money management skills
  • Customer service
  • Organizational skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pet Care Provider

Rover.com
01.2025 - Current

In-home Health Care Provider

Synergy Home Health Care
11.2024 - 01.2025

Program Planner

Maxim Health
08.2022 - 05.2023

Special Education High School Teacher

Tucson Unified School District
08.2019 - 01.2022

Instructor

Handicapped Development Center
11.2018 - 05.2019

Special Education Teacher

Clark County School District
08.2009 - 03.2018

Special Education High School Teacher

West Des Moines Community School District
08.2004 - 06.2008

Self-Contained Life Skills Teacher

Northside Independent School District
08.1994 - 06.2004

M.A. - Education

University of Texas at San Antonio

B.A. - Education

University of Northern Iowa

High School Diploma -

Assumption H.S.

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