Heath Bingman
6-12 Educator
Pullman,WA
Summary
Versatile and dedicated educator with focus on individual needs of special education students. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pullman Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Understand special education law, IDEA, and Section 504
- Plan and provide an individualized program for students with a wide range of disabilities (behavior and social emotional/ASD spectrum)
- Assess students using standardized assessment tools as well as state assessments and alternative assessment such as WA-AIM • Establish learning goals and objectives consistent with the results of assessment and learning needs of students
- Coordinate individual student programs with other district personnel, parents, and community members relevant to program development
- Work effectively with behaviorally and/or emotionally challenged children
- Manage a structured learning environment/special education classroom
- Implement a system of accountability and program monitoring
- Coordinate communication activities with parents, students, and school personnel
- Coordinate and plan transition activities
- Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
- Supervise and provide training, guidance and direction for paraprofessionals
Specialist Teacher
Pullman School District
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Instruct PE & Art Wed-Thurs, and serve as building Sub Mon/Fri, default for Special Education substitute needs
- Confer with other staff members to plan or schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Ability to take over classes with little advance notice and improvise lessons in emergency situations where the regular classroom teacher is unable to
provide lesson plans - Work positively with a wide variety of people both inside and outside the organization
- Work with colleagues in a collaborative manner and be a positive team builder
Advisory Teacher and 504 Case Manager
Connections Academy
08.2019 - 10.2021
- Advisory Supervisor; lead team development and task organization for the advisory department, Middle & High school levels
- 504 Case management allowed me to develop and implement educational accommodation plans for medical, emotional, and mental disabilities, and uses those plans to coordinate with subject educators so that the student has fair and equal access to their education
- Master Teacher; in charge of Marketing & Socialization Project, School Communication Coordination, including the creation and administration of new school website including training and support over for 100 employees, School 'ACE' Program: Advocates of Culture & Engagement, including the creation of the school's first Diversity Support team, creating events and safe spaces for students from minority groups and those wishing to support and learn more about the communities
- Interpreted and analyzed academic data to maintain student development and retention
- Manage homeroom of over 150 students, including 30+ 504 cases.
Student Advisor in Coordinator
Washington State University
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Responsible for directing and/or advising student activities and programs for WSU Global students including but not limited to: ASWSU Global, Cougar Success Program, reimbursement programs and face-to-face events
- Advised and counseled the student organizations regarding program policies, procedures, and activities
- Responsible for guiding students and providing oversight for students regarding budget activities
- Conceptualized plans to reach and engage students in school life and special programs
- Adept in application of excellent communication and problem-solving skills and seeking to make education valuable and applicable to every student.
Program Coordinator and Student Supervisor
Washington State University
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Promoted school spirit by developing and implementing engaging activities
- Created safe, multicultural environment welcoming to all individuals and groups
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments
- Prioritize work to provide efficient and professional service for the daily operations of the department, and function with minimal supervision
- Completely overhauled a signature department event, boosting attendance and income
- Managed web content updates and ongoing site maintenance to provide students with easy information access
- Interviewed and recommended team members for hire
- Reserved classrooms and meeting rooms across campus for program activities and managed room list
- Coordinated work between multiple departments
- Gathered and organized all printed materials required for program participation.
Administrative Technician
University Of Idaho
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsible for organizing and managing the academic, business, and financial systems for the Department according to policy and procedure
- Providing administrative and financial support to the Chair, faculty and department
- Develop and maintain department budget system
- Process personnel action forms
- Act as a liaison between the department, administration, other colleges, departments, and programs
- Reviewed operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
Box Office Manager
The Modern Theater
11.2012 - 10.2015
- Responsible for retention of 1000+ patrons
- Volunteer training and management, correspondence with press and patrons, collaborate with schools & businesses, regularly interact with the public and maintain a professional and courteous reputation for the theater
- Notably excelling at phone communication and conflict resolution
- Extensive experience working coolly and calmly under high pressure while accommodating strict cutoff dates
- Established efficient workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall effectiveness of personnel and activities
- Oversaw office inventory activities, including ordering and requisitions, stocking and shipment receiving
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping
- Liaised with patients and addressed inquiries, appointment requests and billing questions
- Met challenging quotas for productivity and accuracy of work
- Designed marketing brochures and wrote website copy
- Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Post Falls School District
11.2012 - 10.2015
- Creation and implementation of lesson plans on short notice
- Take instructions from school office and lead teacher about handling classroom instruction
- Read and understand curriculum and lesson plans
- Ensure that classroom instruction is handled according to absent teachers' instructions and the school's policies, goals and objectives
- Manage student behavior and classroom order
- Create substitute teaching / instruction report at the end of each day and hand it to the principal.
Education
Masters Environmental Science -
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
Pullman, WAMaster of Arts Political Science - undefined
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Pullman, WAMaster of Science Special Education - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Moscow, IDBachelor of Science Secondary Education, Speech & Theatre - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Moscow, IDCompleted coursework towards Degree General Studies - undefined
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
Coeur D'Alene, IDSkills
Social Skills Development
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
Data Management
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning
Parent Communication
Group and individual instruction
Data Collection
Parent-teacher collaboration
Grant Writing
Endorsements & Certifications
- Washington State Teaching License, Secondary Education (561486B)
- K-12 Special Education
- 6-12 Theatre Arts
- 6-12 Social Studies
- 6-12 English Language Arts
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pullman Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Specialist Teacher
Pullman School District
02.2022 - 07.2022
Advisory Teacher and 504 Case Manager
Connections Academy
08.2019 - 10.2021
Student Advisor in Coordinator
Washington State University
01.2019 - 08.2019
Program Coordinator and Student Supervisor
Washington State University
01.2017 - 12.2018
Administrative Technician
University Of Idaho
01.2016 - 12.2016
Box Office Manager
The Modern Theater
11.2012 - 10.2015
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Post Falls School District
11.2012 - 10.2015
Master of Arts Political Science - undefined
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science Special Education - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Bachelor of Science Secondary Education, Speech & Theatre - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Completed coursework towards Degree General Studies - undefined
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
Masters Environmental Science -
AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY