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Heather Elam

Heather Elam

San Diego,CA

Summary

Enthusiastic ECSE Teacher with superb leadership and communication skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with students, parents, teachers, and administration. Creates, monitors, and sustains a disciplined school culture of high academic and behavioral standards.

Work History

Inclusive Teacher & Mentor

Lemon Grove School District
Lemon Grove , CA
2023 - Current
  • Supports PK and TK general education teachers in inclusive teaching practices.
  • Creates a safe environment conducive to learning for students with disabilities.
  • Assesses student progress and performance on an ongoing basis.
  • Provides guidance and support to parents regarding their child's academic progress.
  • Conducts observations of classrooms to provide feedback on instructional practices and suggest improvements.

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Chula Vista Elementary School District
Chula Vista , CA
2021 - 2023
  • Taught reverse mainstream AM and moderate/severe PM.
  • Supported students in their academics, communication, and social-emotional development.
  • Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs.
  • Created lesson plans with accommodations to support individual student learning objectives.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to ensure the best educational experience for all students.

Behavioral Interventionist

Tustin Unified School District
2018 - 2021
  • Collaborated with SPED teachers to develop personalized and successful learning strategies.
  • Prepared visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to foster learning.
  • Modeled social skills and conflict management techniques.
  • Supported students with ASD and implemented targeted behavioral plans.
  • Fostered positive and trusting relationships with students and parents to increase engagement.

Education

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
2024-01

Credential - Early Childhood Special Education

California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
2021

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
2018

Skills

  • UDL trained
  • SEIS proficient
  • DRDP efficient
  • CPLF expert
  • Inclusive classroom practices
  • Strong teacher leadership skills

Timeline

Inclusive Teacher & Mentor

Lemon Grove School District
2023 - Current

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Chula Vista Elementary School District
2021 - 2023

Behavioral Interventionist

Tustin Unified School District
2018 - 2021

Master of Arts - Educational Leadership

San Diego State University

Credential - Early Childhood Special Education

California State University - Fullerton

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies

Azusa Pacific University

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