Heather Westrick

• Led the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to support diverse student needs and improve educational outcomes.
• Supervised, mentored, and evaluated 18 special education staff while providing ongoing professional development and training in special education best practices.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, general education teachers, administrators, families, and outside agencies to coordinate services, accommodations, and supports for students with disabilities.
• Utilized data analysis and progress monitoring to evaluate program effectiveness, adjust instructional strategies, and inform decision-making.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and district special education regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintained student records, reports, and special education documentation using PowerSchool and PowerSchool Special Programs.
• Served as an advocate for students by facilitating communication among stakeholders and resolving educational concerns and challenges.
• Evaluated and selected instructional materials, resources, and evidence-based practices to support individualized student learning needs.
• Streamlined special education processes and service delivery systems to improve efficiency and student outcomes.
• Participated in district-level committees and collaborated with school leadership to strengthen special education programs and services.

• Taught 4th and 5th grade interventions in reading, writing, and math in small groups per IEP specially designed instruction requirements
• Modified all subject assignments per individual student needs
• Responsible for ensuring all students are engaged in their education and work toward re-engaging non-engaged students
• Responsible for weekly contact with families in order to ensure they were knowledgeable about their students progress and to work together toward solving concerns, questions
• Responsible for ensuring an organized classroom and course card for students to be able to find schedules, modified assignments, important programs, etc
• Identify baseline and progress monitor at least every other week to ensure student growth and make changes as necessary based on progress monitoring data
• Counsel students and families when issues arise
• Hold parent teacher conferences
• Participate in weekly teacher based team meetings
• Work with general education teachers to design education that is in the best interest of the special education student, as well as share modified work that may benefit general education students who are struggling
• Conduct MAP testing and State AIR testing

• Provided instruction in 6th Grade English Language Arts and Mathematics within inclusion, co-taught, and modified curriculum settings.

• Designed and implemented research-based interventions in reading, writing, and mathematics aligned with IEP goals and specially designed instruction requirements.

• Developed and modified curriculum, assignments, and assessments to meet diverse student learning needs across core academic subjects.

• Managed all aspects of special education case management, including IEP development, progress reporting, data collection, progress monitoring, and family communication.

• Analyzed student performance data and monitored IEP goals bi-monthly to drive instructional decisions and measure student growth.

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, content-area teachers, and families to support student achievement and address academic and behavioral concerns.

• Facilitated parent-teacher conferences, student counseling sessions, and re-engagement strategies to improve student participation and success.

• Served in leadership roles as Ohio State Testing Site Coordinator, Assistant Site Coordinator, and Test Proctor, ensuring testing compliance and administration.

• Contributed to curriculum development initiatives and participated in professional learning communities to enhance instructional effectiveness.

• Developed individualized intervention plans and delivered professional development to educators on evidence-based intervention strategies and inclusive practices.

• Facilitated professional development sessions for educators on effective intervention strategies.