Donna Hewitt
Damascus
Summary
Transition Coordinator and Therapeutic Teacher with expertise in transition planning and community outreach. Demonstrated success in building relationships and advocating for client needs, ensuring precise records management and customized support for diverse learners. Focused on improving educational outcomes and empowering students to achieve their goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Transition Coordinator and Therapeutic Teacher
Serendipity Center Inc
Portland
10.2020 - Current
- Updated records consistently to maintain accurate, detailed files on each student.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary team to support individual student needs.
- Assisted students in completing graduation requirements.
- Collaborated with community partners to provide additional resources and support for students.
- Provide guidance in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Assisted students with addressing disabilities and individual needs.
Special Education Teacher
Gresham-Barlow School District
Gresham
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Cultivated a foundation for learning in K-3rd grade students who were unable to attend their homeschool.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
Elementary School Behavior Coach
Gresham-Barlow School District
Gresham
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Led activities that developed students' emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support.
- Created and managed BIPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Kindergarten Teacher-Long Term Substitute
Gresham-Barlow School District
Gresham
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
Special Education Teacher-Long-Term Substitute
Centennial School District
Gresham
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
Education
Master of Arts - ECE/Elementary Authorization
Warner Pacific College
Portland, OR01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Warner Pacific College
Portland, OR01.1995
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mount Hood Community College
Gresham, OR01.1993
Skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Social perceptiveness
- Records management
- Multitasking
- Transition planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Community outreach
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Transition Coordinator and Therapeutic Teacher
Serendipity Center Inc
10.2020 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Gresham-Barlow School District
08.2019 - 06.2020
Elementary School Behavior Coach
Gresham-Barlow School District
04.2019 - 06.2019
Kindergarten Teacher-Long Term Substitute
Gresham-Barlow School District
02.2017 - 04.2019
Special Education Teacher-Long-Term Substitute
Centennial School District
03.2016 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - ECE/Elementary Authorization
Warner Pacific College
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
Warner Pacific College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Mount Hood Community College
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