Cortney Hein
Boxholm,IA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education consultant with a background as an Instructional Strategist I and II teacher. Expertise in evaluating student needs, developing Individualized Education Programs, and providing collaborative efforts with school-based teams to enhance student growth. Skilled in teacher and student advocacy, building foundational relationships, and a reputable understanding of special education laws and policies. Dedicated to supporting students, special education teachers, parents, and schools in providing inclusive and effective education for students with disabilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Consultant
Heartland AEA
08.2020 - Current
- Special education consultant with eleven years of experience
- Four years of elementary resource special education teaching, three years of middle school functional life skills special education, and four years of K-12 special education consulting
- Collaboration with a variety of individual education program team members including special education consultants, school psychologists, speech and language pathologists, curriculum consultants, occupational therapists, physical therapists, audiologists, technology specialists, special education teachers, para educators, general education teachers, challenging behavior teams, parents, and administrators
- Completion of child find process through record review, interview, observations, and assessments
- Transition planning for post-secondary success for students' living, learning, and working.
Functional Life Skills
Indianola Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Administered Iowa Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessments and collected instructional evidence/artifacts for Alternate Assessment student portfolios
- Provided individualized instruction to many levels of entitled individuals
- Developed differentiated curriculum and provided individualized instruction
- Prepared student individual education programs
- Orchestrated community outings and gatherings
- Special Olympics Coach.
Resource Special Education Teacher
Emerson Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Implemented behavior intervention plans
- Created lesson plans to meet the needs of four grade levels, following the Iowa Core Curriculum
- Led individual education program meetings
- Delivered and modified course components to meet student needs.
Resource Special Education Teacher
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Executed intervention strategies
- Engaged students with Kagan structures
- Demonstrated ability to assess and provide specially designed instruction for over forty students on individual education programs
- Facilitated educational experiences for a diverse student body.
Education
Master's in Special Education -
Morningside College
Sioux City, Iowa04.2020
Bachelors of Education -
Grandview University
Des Moines, Iowa07.2013
Skills
- Implementation of various curricula and model teaching tools and strategies
- Systematic and efficient with student data and criterion-referenced assessments
- Background in refining student instruction methodologies to ensure a comprehensive learning experience through intensifying instruction
- Engagement in regular self-assessment and reflection to continuously improve professional competencies
- Generation and implementation of individual education programs
- Training in: Dyslexia, English Language Proficiency standards, Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge Integration, K-6 Early Literacy Alternate Assessment, Augmentative and Alternative Communication Planning, Adult Learning Navigating Differences, Instruction - Critical Content, Instruction - Reflection, Iowa Eligibility & Evaluation Standards: Foundation Training
Personal Information
Title: Special education Consultant
Timeline
Special Education Consultant
Heartland AEA
08.2020 - Current
Functional Life Skills
Indianola Middle School
08.2017 - 05.2020
Resource Special Education Teacher
Emerson Elementary
08.2015 - 05.2017
Resource Special Education Teacher
Edmunds Fine Arts Academy
08.2013 - 06.2015
Master's in Special Education -
Morningside College
Bachelors of Education -
Grandview University
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