Elizabeth Havard
Crestview
Summary
Innovative educator with over 15 years of experience in special education. Proven ability to implement adaptive communication techniques and equipment, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and promote student engagement ensuring growth in all developmental areas for neurodiverse learners.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Disabilities Teacher
Southside Primary School
08.2015 - Current
- Modified and adapted the curriculum for neurodiverse learners with a variety of disabilities and sensory needs.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation techniques ensuring academic growth.
- Implemented adaptive communication techniques to include the first ever all high dynamic AAC pre-school classroom
- Worked closely with SLPs, OTs, and PTs to adapt and modify instruction to encourage students' growth across all areas of development
- Organized and collaborated with general education PE instructor to implement a modified Prek-D field day.
ESE Teacher
Silvers Sands School
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Adapted curriculum for students ages K-10th grade with severe cognitive and physical disabilities to ensure engagement and successful learning
- Worked closely with SLPs, OTs, and PTs to ensure equipment was adapted for each individual student
- Worked with students on positioning and mobility in their wheel chairs, gait trainers, walkers and other mobility equipment as needed
Respite Worker
Abilities Center of NWFL
06.2004 - 08.2008
- Provided individualized support to clients, enhancing their daily living skills and independence.
- Adapted equipment and materials for adults with cognitive and physical disabilities to increase recreation and job skills
- Assisted adults in special olympics bowling and track and field
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2008
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL05-2008
Skills
- Adaptive and modified lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Student engagement and regulation
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Relationship building
Timeline
Preschool Disabilities Teacher
Southside Primary School
08.2015 - Current
ESE Teacher
Silvers Sands School
08.2008 - 08.2015
Respite Worker
Abilities Center of NWFL
06.2004 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida