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Heather Grotton-Emerson

Behavioral health professional
Waldoboro,ME

Summary

Experienced Behavioral Health Professional with a proven track record at RSU 40, skilled in psychosocial evaluation and trauma-informed care. Successfully developed individualized plans that enhanced social skills and emotional regulation for diverse learners. Adept at fostering multicultural competence and effective communication, promoting a supportive environment for personal growth and academic achievement. Trained in behavioral health interventions that support student well-being. Utilizes therapeutic techniques to address mental health and Social Emotional challenges effectively. Track record of facilitating group therapy sessions and providing crisis intervention.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Behavioral Health Professional

RSU 40
08.2010 - Current
  • Developed individualized academic and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) plans for students with diverse behavioral health needs.
  • Provided crisis intervention and support during acute behavioral incidents within the school environment.
  • Monitored student progress, adjusting treatment approaches based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
  • Conducted assessments to identify student challenges and recommended appropriate interventions.
  • Supported students in developing self-awareness skills through mindfulness activities, resulting in increased emotional regulation capabilities.
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment for students to explore complex emotions and work towards personal growth.
  • Built rapport with culturally diverse populations using empathy, active listening, and nonjudgmental attitudes during Social Emotional Learning group sessions.
  • Facilitated Social Emotional group sessions to foster peer support and promote healthy coping strategies among participants.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
  • Conducted crisis interventions to respond to students in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting peer support and engagement among participants.
  • Collaborated with educators and mental health and other therapeutic professionals to implement effective behavioral strategies in school settings.

Woodfords Therapeutic Preschool

Woodfords Family Services
01.2008 - 08.2010
  • Supervision, educational and therapeutic interventions and care of preschool children, ages 3-5, on the Autism spectrum, in an integrated private preschool setting.
  • Crisis intervention and management
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Creation of individualized lesson plans.
  • Data collection and collation for student education and therapeutic goal planning and implementation.

Special Education Teacher

RSU 40 School District
04.2007 - 12.2008
  • Designed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs and promote academic growth.
  • Implemented instructional strategies that enhanced learning engagement for students with disabilities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to assess student progress and adjust educational approaches.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom environment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize student support services.
  • Adapted curriculum materials for students with varying learning abilities.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in special education teaching methodologies.
  • Monitored student progress closely, intervening proactively when necessary to ensure steady growth and achievement of learning goals.
  • Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles within the classroom setting.
  • Supported the development of social skills among students by promoting group activities and cooperative learning opportunities.
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
  • Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.

Educational Technician, Level 3

RSU 40 School District
08.2001 - 04.2007
  • Supported classroom activities by implementing individualized education plans for diverse learners.
  • Collaborated with teachers to enhance instructional strategies and improve student engagement.
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on behavioral and academic development.
  • Assisted in the integration of technology into lesson plans, boosting accessibility for all students.
  • Led small group sessions to reinforce learning objectives and promote skill mastery among students.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and improve overall teaching effectiveness.
  • Created a positive atmosphere that encouraged intellectual curiosity while maintaining high expectations for all students regardless of background or ability.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse instructional techniques and modifying curriculums to suit individual learning needs.

Education

Masters of Psychology Counseling - Counseling Psychology

University of Maine, Farmington
Farmington, ME
06-2027

Master of Arts - Liberal Studies

University of Maine, Augusta
Augusta ME
08-2006

Skills

  • Social skills development
  • Psychosocial evaluation
  • Empathy development
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Psychoeducational methods
  • Clinical documentation
  • Behavior modification
  • Group therapy
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving techniques
  • Multicultural competence

Certification

  • Certified Behavioral Health Professional, issued by the State of Maine, Department of Health and Human Services, 2019
  • Certified Educational Technician, level 3, K-12, issued by the State of Maine, Department of Education, 2022-present
  • Safety Care, crisis intervention and deescalation, current and renewed yearly
  • CPR/First Aid, current and renewed bi-annually

Publications

I am a children's book author and illustrator and have self-published books through the Amazon platform at Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), under the name H.J. Emerson.


Emerson, H. J. (2018). Silkie Sunshine Cannot Fly Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Silkie-Sunshine-Cannot-H-J-Emerson/dp/1986704033


Emerson, H. J. (2019). Silkie Sunshine and the Giant Mystery Eggs . Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Silkie-Sunshine-Giant-Mystery-Eggs/dp/1791619967


Emerson, H. J. (2019). When Pigs Fly, Silkie Sunshine. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/When-Pigs-Fly-Silkie-Sunshine/dp/1699493464


‌Emerson, H. J. (2019). How Are You Feeling today, Silkie Sunshine? . Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/How-Feeling-Today-Silkie-Sunshine/dp/1092562958 


Emerson, H. J. (2019). Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Silkie Sunshine. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Happy-Patricks-Silkie-Sunshie-Sunshine/dp/1690727659


‌Emerson, H. J. (2019). A Goose and His Goat: A Story of Unlikely Friendship. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Goose-His-Goat-unlikely-friendship/dp/1797428268


Emerson, H. J. (2019). Merry Christmas, Silkie Sunshine! [Review of Merry Christmas, Silkie Sunshine!]. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Merry-Christmas-Silkie-Sunshine-Emerson/dp/1092269576/

Emerson, H. J. (2020). Silkie Sunshine and the Fighty-Bitey Chicken [Review of Silkie Sunshine and the Fighty-Bitey Chicken]. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Silkie-Sunshine-Fighty-Bitey-Chicken-Emerson/dp/B084DGPN3T 

Emerson, H. J. (2020). Peep, Peep, Silkie Sunshine [Review of Peep, Peep, Silkie Sunshine]. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Peep-Silkie-Sunshine-H-J-Emerson/dp/B086M61KVT 

Emerson, H. J. (2021). Silkie Sunshine, Fashion Show Chicken [Review of Silkie Sunshine, Fashion Show Chicken]. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Silkie-Sunshine-Fashion-Chicken-Chapter/dp/B08S2ZTW56 (Original work published 2021)

Emerson, H. J. (2021). Silkie Sunshine’s Absolutely Awesome Alliteration Alphabet [Review of Silkie Sunshine’s Absolutely Awesome Alliteration Alphabet]. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Sunshines-Absolutely-Awesome-Alliteration-Alphabet/dp/B08DBTHGL2 (Original work published 2021)

Emerson, H. J. (2021). Egbert the Timid Chick. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Egbert-Timid-Chick-H-J-Emerson/dp/B0915RNZRQ 

Emerson, H. J. (2021). Slug Soup: A Silkie Sunshine Book . Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Slug-Soup-Silkie-Sunshine-Education/dp/B0932JC5LH 

Emerson, H. J. (2021). I Was An Egg . Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/I-Was-Egg-H-J-Emerson/dp/B095GG2DJ9 

Emerson, H. J. (2021). Gadget the Crooked Chicken. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Gadget-Crooked-Chicken-Readers-Education/dp/B09CGBNNPH

Emerson, H. J. (2021). Silkie Sunshine in What If...? . Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Silkie-Sunshine-What-H-J-Emerson/dp/B09DMRF6H2/


Emerson, H. J. (2023). All Week Long: A Silkie Sunshine Book. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/All-Week-Long-Silkie-Sunshine/dp/B0C9S7Q654 

‌Emerson, H. J. (2023). Silkie Sunshine in Twelve Months of Chicken. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Silkie-Sunshine-Twelve-Months-Chicken/dp/B0C9SK1B5W 

Emerson, H. J. (2023). By the Light of the Silvery Moon: A Silkie Sunshine Book . Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Light-Silvery-Moon-Silkie-Sunshine/dp/B0D9XPDJPY 


Emerson, H. J. (2023). Dust Bunny. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Dust-Bunny-H-J-Emerson/dp/B0CFD9M59S

Emerson, H. J. (2024). The Not Yet Yeti . Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.com/Not-Yet-Yeti-H-J-Emerson/dp/B0DB7YNF2R 

Emerson, H. J. (2024). Cloud Spotting: A Silkie Sunshine Book. Heather Grotton-Emerson, Homestead Publications. https://www.amazon.ca/Cloud-Spotting-Silkie-Sunshine-Book/dp/B0DCF5HHG5 

Interests

  • Experimenting with different creative mediums and , like mask making, oil pastels, and mixing media, to expand skills and techniques
  • Mindfulness Practices
  • Gardening
  • Kayaking
  • Creative Writing and story telling
  • small scale farming and animal care
  • Drawing and Painting
  • DIY and Home Improvement

Leadership

Leader of a weekly therapeutic Social Emotional Learning group which consists of twelve to fourteen students, ages 5-9. I am responsible for planning and implementation of activities, lessons and behavioral management.

Timeline

Behavioral Health Professional

RSU 40
08.2010 - Current

Woodfords Therapeutic Preschool

Woodfords Family Services
01.2008 - 08.2010

Special Education Teacher

RSU 40 School District
04.2007 - 12.2008

Educational Technician, Level 3

RSU 40 School District
08.2001 - 04.2007

Masters of Psychology Counseling - Counseling Psychology

University of Maine, Farmington

Master of Arts - Liberal Studies

University of Maine, Augusta
Heather Grotton-EmersonBehavioral health professional
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