Heidi Davis
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Experienced Special Education Teacher adept at addressing diverse student needs in academics and emotional development. Model excellent educational practices and theories while building positive relationships with students, parents, and community members. Collaborate with school leadership to determine objectives and identify program needs, contributing to the development of long and short-range plans for special education. .Conduct IEP meetings as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, ensuring compliance and effective communication with schools, agencies, and parents. Provide support for assessment, assistive technology devices, and IEP writing. Attend conferences and trainings to stay current with legal requirements for Special Education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Program Specialist Assistant
Kern High School District
08.2022 - Current
- Promote positive learning environment through differentiated instruction and individualized support for diverse learners.
- Create and manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to define student learning objectives and strategies, staying current with relevant research and trends.
- Implement consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies to enhance student behavior management.
- Regularly evaluate student progress using various assessment methods to inform long and short-range plans and objectives.
- Coordinate with general education teachers to develop accommodations or modifications for successful inclusion of special needs students.
- Attend and serve as member or designated LEA representative in IEP meetings.
- Provide technical assistance to staff regarding special education program development and innovation.
- Maintain effective written and oral communications with stakeholders.
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax School District
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Promote active learning through tailored instructional strategies aligned with students' functional goals.
- Assist in identifying and planning for special needs students, communicating assessment results and intervention strategies to staff and parents.
- Maintain safe learning environment through effective classroom and behavior management techniques.
- Manage IEP development, ensuring alignment with standards, coordinating meetings, and tracking progress.
- Provide individualized support and accommodations for student success in mainstream classrooms.
- Collaborate with general education teachers to develop and implement inclusive lesson plans.
- Implement specialized teaching methods to address diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Monitor and adjust instructional strategies based on student progress and feedback.
- Cultivate positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster supportive learning environment.
- Participate in ongoing professional development to enhance teaching skills and stay current with best practices in special education.
- Enhanced students'' communication skills by implementing group activities and collaborative projects.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kern High School / Bakersfield City School
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Completed short- and long-term substitute assignments across all subjects for grades K-12, accommodating diverse student populations.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain productive learning environment.
- Demonstrated professional integrity while fulfilling duties and responsibilities.
- Ensured adherence to school policies, goals, and objectives in classroom instruction.
- Maintained open communication with teachers and professional staff.
General Manager of Operations
Real Hospitality Group
03.2009 - 12.2017
- Manage development and growth of departments and personnel staff of over 40 employees ensuring on-going communication and coordination
- Establish policies, procedures, and processes for daily activities in order to streamline operations and generate efficient use of resources
- Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions
- Initiated and developed multi-channel marketing campaigns
- Supported community outreach campaigns by collaborating with local organizations and community groups.
Education
Administrative Credential -
National University
La Jolla, CA10.2024
Masters in Special Education -
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bakersfield, CA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Buisness Management
California State University,
Bakersfield06.2016
Skills
- IEP Development and Implementation
- Progress Monitoring and Evaluation
- Classroom Organization and Management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Instructional Strategies and Differentiated Instruction
- Behavior Management and Modifications
- Parent Communication and Consultation
- Assessment Administration and Coordination
- Social Skills Development and Support
- Instructional Technology Integration
Authorizations
ASD, TBI, EL, OI
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Program Specialist Assistant
Kern High School District
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Fairfax School District
06.2019 - 06.2022
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Kern High School / Bakersfield City School
03.2018 - 02.2019
General Manager of Operations
Real Hospitality Group
03.2009 - 12.2017
Administrative Credential -
National University
Masters in Special Education -
Point Loma Nazarene University
Bachelor of Arts - Buisness Management
California State University,
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