Heather Wickens
WOOSTER,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with experience supporting students with developmental disabilities and a strong commitment to promoting individual growth, independence, and success. Skilled in building positive relationships with children and families, communicating effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and providing individualized support based on unique needs and abilities. Brings strong advocacy, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for helping families navigate resources and services. Eager to apply experience in developmental disabilities to an Early Intervention (EI) Service Coordinator role, supporting family-centered planning, coordinating services, and promoting positive developmental outcomes for young children and their families.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Wayne County Board of DD
WOOSTER, OH
08.2023 - Current
- Executes individualized education plans and tailored support strategies, ensuring alignment with each student's unique needs.
- Collaborates with lead teachers to provide behavior guidance and support instructional activities, enhancing learning environments.
- Facilitates daily classroom and community activities for individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting engagement and skill development.
Paraprofessional
Green Local School
Smithville, OH
08.2014 - 07.2023
- Implemented individualized education plans and support strategies.
- Assisted lead teachers with behavior guidance and instructional activities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Monitored student safety during transitions, lunch, and recess periods.
- Supported individuals with developmental disabilities in daily classroom and community activities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Special Education- Paraprofessional Education
University of Akron
Akron, OH 09.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
- IEP implementation
- Behavior intervention
- Behavior modification
- Crisis intervention
- Transition planning
- Classroom management
- Student supervision
- Classroom support
- Helping students with special needs
- Individual student assistance
- Skill building support
- Community support
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- CPR and first aid
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Patient
- Behavior improvements
- Relationship building
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Wayne County Board of DD
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional
Green Local School
08.2014 - 07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Special Education- Paraprofessional Education
University of Akron
09.2010 - 05.2014