Heathland O'Connor
Education & Consulting
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Accomplished educational leader with proven experience in the development of academic programs, policies, and initiatives to promote student growth and achievement, specializing in Universal Design for Learning and student engagement. Expert in developing unique interventions and fostering academic growth for neurodivergent populations, while effectively collaborating with parents and educators. Committed to enhancing student outcomes through building equitable access to education and capacity for change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Math Intervention Teacher
The Sterne School
08.2025 - Current
- Created scaffolds for general education curriculum to accommodate students with learning differences.
- Arranged for special accommodations during examinations to lengthen test times and read instructions aloud.
- Implemented growth mindset and self-monitoring activities to support self-awareness and demystify learning differences with math content.
- Delivered multi-sensory and kinesthetic math lessons related to pre-algebra content while spiraling skill development.
Educational Therapist
Young Neuro
12.2024 - Current
- Provided academic, social-skills, and executive functioning intervention and coaching to clients grades 2-10.
- Case Management.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Identified potential barriers within student academic process to initiate steps for resolution.
- Supported career services by counseling students on career options and guiding job search skills development.
- Provided emotional support and counseling for students struggling with pressures of school life.
- Conducted assessments and surveys of students to determine individual needs.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on reducing relationship stress with teens.
- Taught clients how to to self-advocate with teachers and friends.
Director of Learning Services
The East Bay School
08.2021 - 08.2025
- Developed program while partnering with DCI and DSL.
- Counseled and monitored at-risk students for attendance, academic progress and behavioral concerns.
- Managed learning services support staff to deliver effective academic coaching and support to students.
- Coordinated coaching for 50+ students per week.
- Provided 1:1 Educational Therapy services.
- Coordinated and collaborated with BUSD and OUSD during the IEP intake and assessment process.
- Coached Faculty.
- Developed PD related to Universal Design for Learning, Neurodiversity, and Trauma-informed teaching methods.
- Developed effective systems for collecting data on access to curriculum, student mental health, and student academic productivity.
- Designed Executive Functioning curriculum.
- Provided consultation services and referrals to families.
- Admissions team member.
- Counseled families through high school application process, placement, and registering for accommodations on entrance exams.
Education Specialist
North Bridge Academy for Dyslexics
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Member of development team for inaugural middle school
- Developed and delivered middle school math and science curriculum to students with learning differences
- Provided project-based, lab-based, interdisciplinary curriculum
- Served as advisor and implemented SEL and EF classes
- Collaborated with teachers across content area to develop student achievement benchmarks
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Educational Therapy
UC Riverside Extension
Riverside12-2023
Bachelor's - Montessori Education
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA08-2014
Credential - Science Education
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA09-2011
Master of Science - Education
Bank Street College of Education
New York08-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA06-1996
Skills
- Universal Design for Learning
- Making Math Real
- Diagnostic assessment
- Inquiry-based learning
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Student motivation and engagement
- Progress monitoring and designing effective plans
Timeline
Math Intervention Teacher
The Sterne School
08.2025 - Current
Educational Therapist
Young Neuro
12.2024 - Current
Director of Learning Services
The East Bay School
08.2021 - 08.2025
Education Specialist
North Bridge Academy for Dyslexics
08.2017 - 06.2020
Post-Graduate Certificate - Educational Therapy
UC Riverside Extension
Bachelor's - Montessori Education
Saint Mary's College of California
Credential - Science Education
Sonoma State University
Master of Science - Education
Bank Street College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
California State University, East Bay
Support for Families, San Francisco, CA
As a volunteer with Support for Families (a non-profit that helps families of children with disabilities access free resources and guidance), I mentor caregivers, assist families navigating the IEP process, perform outreach to emergency care and RTCs, and offer referrals to help families navigate systems and make informed decisions.