Heather Mitchell
Tawas City,MI
Summary
Dynamic Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Whittemore-Prescott Elementary School, adept at developing individualized education plans and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Skilled in differentiated instruction and behavior modifications, I effectively enhance student engagement and academic success through tailored support and collaborative teamwork.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Iosco Regional Education Agency
07.2025 - Current
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Promoted a positive learning environment through the use of differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.
Special Education Teacher
Whittemore- Prescott Elementary School
01.2018 - 06.2025
- Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities focused on evidence-based practices in special education teaching methodologies.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.
- Provided targeted instructional support to struggling learners, identifying specific areas for improvement and designing effective intervention plans.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.
- Coordinated with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications necessary for successful inclusion of students with special needs in mainstream classrooms.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Cashier
Walmart
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Education
Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2019
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Relationship building
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Collaborative teamwork
- Data management
- Inclusion strategies
- Group and individual instruction
- Motivating students
- Parent communication
- Instructional strategies
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- De-escalation techniques
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Trained in CPI
- Visual supports
- Behavior modifications
- Student support
- Curriculum adjustments
- Progress evaluations
- Student records management
- Instructional adaptation
- Emotional support
Certification
- Elementary certification K-5 all subjects
- Elementary certification K-8 all subjects in self- contained classroom
- K-12 Learning Disabilities
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Iosco Regional Education Agency
07.2025 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Whittemore- Prescott Elementary School
01.2018 - 06.2025
Cashier
Walmart
03.2015 - 09.2018
Special Education
Western Governors University
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