Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Timeline
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Heather Boos

Bloomer,WI
Heather Boos

Summary

Passionate special education teacher with unmatched professional experience and knowledge. Twenty-five years spent in homes, preschools and school settings, providing skilled, specially designed instruction while implementing individualized education plans to meet the diverse learning and social-emotional needs of students. Strong ability to collaborate with families and multidisciplinary teams to foster inclusive environments for students with diverse needs. Demonstrates success in utilizing innovative teaching strategies that enhance learning experiences for students with special needs. Committed to making a positive impact on students' academic and social development.

Overview

25
years of professional experience

Work History

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
Chippewa Falls, WI

Early Childhood Special Educator
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Implemented research based teaching practices while incorporating evidence based strategies into lesson planning procedures.
  • Monitored, evaluated, and documented student progress using data-driven assessments.
  • Participated in regular meetings with school personnel to discuss the progress of identified students and develop improvement plans as needed.
  • Collaborated with other educators, specialists, administrators, and families to ensure successful implementation of IEPs.
  • Applied early childhood education theories and practices to assess learning materials and curriculum effectiveness.
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Maintained detailed records of children's progress, behaviors, and interactions to inform instructional decisions and parent communications.

Barron County Department of Health and Human Services
Barron, USA

Birth to Three ECSE Teacher/Service Coordinator
06.2000 - 06.2020

Job overview

  • Provided direct Special Instruction and Service Coordination services on a Birth to 3 team using the evidence based Primary Coach Approach to teaming as the foundation for home visit.
  • With COVID-19 came a transition to visits via technology. This was a real struggle since not all families living in rural Wisconsin have or can afford reliable internet services or the tools to use it.
  • This then raises the question, is this an appropriate avenue to provide quality services and it was the impetus that made me realize it was time for a change.

Education

Educate-WI
New Richmond, WI

Add On Certication from K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education
05-2025

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

Certificate Program from Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Capstone
06.2019

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI

Master of Science from Education:Early Childhood Special Education
12.1997

Skills

  • Special Education K-12
  • Valid Wisconsin 808 teaching license
  • Eligible for 2801 Teaching License June 2025
  • Developmental assessment
  • Collaboration skills
  • Effective communication
  • Parent engagement
  • Problem-solving and Adaptability
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • IEP development
  • Progress monitoring
  • Evidence-based assessment and intervention
  • Professional ethics
  • Basic Sign Language
  • Clear communication
  • First aid and CPR

References

References available upon request.

Certification

  • LIfetime Licensed WI DPI 808
  • Eligible for WI DPI 2801 June 2025
  • Infant Early Childhood Family Mental Health
  • First Aid and CPR

Timeline

Early Childhood Special Educator

Chippewa Falls Area Unified School District
08.2024 - Current

Birth to Three ECSE Teacher/Service Coordinator

Barron County Department of Health and Human Services
06.2000 - 06.2020

Educate-WI

Add On Certication from K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Certificate Program from Infant, Early Childhood and Family Mental Health Capstone

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Master of Science from Education:Early Childhood Special Education
Heather Boos