Heather Heiskell
Grand Bay,AL
Summary
Reliable professional organizes and maintains classroom order to assist absent teachers. Assists students with basic questions regarding assignments and course content. Dependable and compassionate educator with experience teaching across diverse modalities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional/Attendance Clerk
Mobile County Public School System
Mobile, Alabama
08.2007 - Current
- Administered tests and assessments according to school guidelines.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Facilitated discussions to encourage critical thinking and student engagement.
- Worked one on one with neurodivergent students and with small groups
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
- Supervised students during recess, break times and dismissal periods to prevent injuries and fights.
Shelter Advocate
Family Crisis Center
Bastrop, Texas
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay informed on advocacy best practices and emerging issues.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with clients by successfully resolving issues and assisting them with resources.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
- Managed caseloads effectively, ensuring all clients received timely and personalized assistance.
- Conducted safety planning sessions with survivors to assess risks associated with leaving an abusive partner.
- Interviewed potential clients, collecting personal information to determine eligibility for social assistance.
- Supported families in developing plans for long-term safety after leaving unsafe environments.
- Assisted with shelter supply shopping and organization.
- Escorted shelter clientele by van to appointments
Inventory Control Specialist
Wal-Mart Supercenter
Mobile, Alabama
01.2002 - 06.2007
- Participated in physical inventory counts to keep information accurate and current.
- Led physical counts and reconciled discrepancies to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Restocking shelves for customers
- Organizing the back room while using an electric pallet jack, Wav, scissor lift, and manual forklift
- Unloading trucks and stacking pallets
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Interdisciplinary Degree) - Human Services
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL11-2018
Skills
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Student assessment
- Special education support
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Team collaboration
- Physical education instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Client relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Special education
- Proficient in Microsoft word and Google Suite
Affiliations
- Member of Port City Pacers and active participant in local races and events
Timeline
Shelter Advocate
Family Crisis Center
05.2022 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional/Attendance Clerk
Mobile County Public School System
08.2007 - Current
Inventory Control Specialist
Wal-Mart Supercenter
01.2002 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Arts (Interdisciplinary Degree) - Human Services
University of South Alabama