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HEATHER PIONKE

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Dedicated Teacher with nearly 20 years of experience in child development, committed to fostering emotional, intellectual, social, and physical growth in children. Expertise in creating engaging, play-based learning environments that promote thriving educational experiences. Proven ability to build positive relationships with families and actively involve parents, enhancing learning for children.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Special Education Teacher

Little Light House
Tulsa, OK
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Conducted weekly classes for parents and children with special needs, ages 0-6.
  • Assisted in developing healthy parent/caregiver-child relationships; through coaching, listening, and meeting parents where they are.
  • Created weekly lesson plans that matched each class's developmental level and Bible based curriculum.
  • Responsible for classroom management, communication with families when necessary, attendance at team meetings, and being harmonious part of Family Learning Program Team.

Teacher

Bethany Community School
TULSA, OK
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Managed daily needs of children ages ranging from 14 months to 3 years.
  • Created and implemented weekly, play-based, lesson plans.
  • Designed engaging play-based activities to enhance readiness for learning.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.

Special Education Teacher PreK / K

Jenks Public School
Tulsa, OK
08.2017 - 12.2022
  • Instructed classroom of children with diverse abilities.
  • Managed paraprofessional team by delegating responsibilities.
  • Developed tailored education plans for each student.
  • Collaborated with Jenks District Special Education Teaching & Learning Specialist to create an improved curriculum for PreK/K students at a Concept/Essential level.
  • Partnered with Jenks District Special Education Teaching & Learning Specialist and Jenks District Assistive Technology Coordinator to request the Handwriting Without Tears Curriculum for my school and the district.
  • Led Professional Development session discussing Autism for 2 years.

Special Education Teacher

Little Light House
Tulsa, OK
01.2006 - 08.2017
  • Lead teacher of a classroom.
  • Taught message of Jesus's love.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans.
  • Supervised and guided classroom associate teachers.
  • Collaborated closely with a transdisciplinary team.
  • Attended weekly team meetings.
  • Asked to be a part of the placement team membership for two successive years.
  • Worked with selected staff to formulate an action plan cutting down Waitlist; leading to the family Learning Program.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Deaf Education

The University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
12.1994

Skills

  • Family engagement
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Parent engagement
  • Adaptability
  • Self motivation
  • Developmental milestones
  • Professional development
  • Literacy development

Certification

  • Hearing Impaired
  • Mild/ Moderate Disabilities
  • CPR, First Aid, AED Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Special Education Teacher

Little Light House
08.2024 - 01.2025

Teacher

Bethany Community School
08.2022 - 05.2024

Special Education Teacher PreK / K

Jenks Public School
08.2017 - 12.2022

Special Education Teacher

Little Light House
01.2006 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Science (BS) - Deaf Education

The University of Tulsa

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