Heather Clark
Coatesville
Summary
Dedicated Special Education Teacher focused on building students' strengths and confidence. Committed to providing students with firm guidelines, structure, routines and dependability to foster social and academic growth. Prepared to handle onsite, online or blended instruction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Renaissance Academy Charter Sch
Phoenixville , PA
2022.08 - Current
- Created and implemented IEPs for students based on their individual learning needs.
- Maintained accurate records of academic and behavioral progress.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss student goals and objectives.
- Consulted with other professionals such as, school social workers, dean of students, certified school psychologist and when necessary to ensure that student was receiving all the supports required to hel them be successful.
- Advised teachers on best practices for accommodating a range of abilities in their classrooms.
- Coordinated transition planning services for students who will be leaving the district after graduation.
- Developed behavior plans that included positive reinforcement strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction for academic remediation or enrichment activities.
- Attended meetings and trainings related to special education topics.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, administrators, and support staff to ensure the success of all students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's educational progress.
- Provided individualized instruction to students with special needs in a variety of settings.
- Monitored student progress through data collection and analysis.
Blended Case Manager
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Exton , PA
2020.12 - 2022.07
- Linked clients with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies to help claim or reclaim individual autonomy.
- Assisted individuals with eligibility for available benefits.
- Provided case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral and monitoring of families.
- Maintained logs and electronic client records following department and agency policies for effective monitoring.
- Initiated client-centered care plan reflective of client's readiness for change and activation level.
- Adhered to ethical principles and standards to protect clients' confidential information.
- Developed trusting relationships with social services, health care providers and governmental agencies.
- Advocated for clients by obtaining information regarding treatment options and clinical status.
- Communicated with legal services providers, social services agencies and local judicial systems regarding cases.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
Assistant Store Manager
Turkey Hill Minit Markets
Coatesville , PA
2016.01 - 2018.03
- Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Provided mentorship for employees to generate sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity.
- Interviewed and vetted job applicants to make effective hiring decisions and fill vacancies with strong team members.
- Handled scheduling for store shifts to achieve adequate staffing.
Special Education Teacher
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown , PA
2005.08 - 2016.02
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Developed interesting and interactive learning methods tailored to help students with individual needs.
- Encouraged student empathy of others to build confidence and improve self-image.
- Supported diverse student populations through equitable instructional design and programming.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Developed and maintained individualized skill-appropriate lesson plans to promote and build student confidence.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
- Maintained consistent and timely contact with parents about student behavior and upcoming events.
- Solved student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
- Developed IEP to leverage developmental practices and educational theories to achieve educational objectives.
Special Education Teacher
Upper Darby School District
Upper Darby , PA
2004.08 - 2005.07
- Collaborated with general education teachers to include students in classroom activities.
- Established a Behavior Support Program that would allow students to remain in the school district instead of going to alternative, out of district placements.
- Teamed with school psychologist, Behavior specialist, LEA's and regular education teachers to develop a program to support students who had behavioral and learning disabilities.
- Handled student behavioral issues according to building expectations and codes of conduct.
Education
Masters in Education - Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12.2005
Skills
- Resource Identification
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Case Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Decision Making
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Positive Reinforcement
- Data Collection
- Progress Monitoring
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Parent Communication
- De-Escalation Techniques
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Special Education Itinerant Teacher
Renaissance Academy Charter Sch
2022.08 - Current
Blended Case Manager
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
2020.12 - 2022.07
Assistant Store Manager
Turkey Hill Minit Markets
2016.01 - 2018.03
Special Education Teacher
Chester County Intermediate Unit
2005.08 - 2016.02
Special Education Teacher
Upper Darby School District
2004.08 - 2005.07
Masters in Education - Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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