Heidi Faseler
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished and passionate Special Education Teacher, adept in developing individualized education plans, integrating assistive technology, and creating and implementing visual supports. Excel in fostering multidisciplinary collaboration and building strong relationships, significantly enhancing student learning experiences. Advocate for meeting student needs through creative differentiated approaches. Educate and mentor staff members regarding positive behavior intervention strategies, developing IEPs, and autism. Over 13 years of experience working with disabled people of all ages in the community, 7 of which were spent in the classroom.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Judson ISD
08.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student based on student needs and abilities.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Supported students in developing academic skills, social skills, functional skills, emotional regulation, and coping techniques through structured activities, individualized visual supports, and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Mentored new teachers, providing guidance and support to help them succeed in their roles as educators.
- Educated staff members on campus about autism and encouraged creativity in prioritizing meeting student needs instead of emphasizing "one size fits all" traditional methods.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Provided resources and support to parents, such as creating visual supports for use at home, having discussions about how to recognize and meet their child's needs, and referring to the ARC of San Antonio.
- Enhanced learning experiences by creating and incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of students with special education services.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment by implementing effective behavior management strategies and promoting respect among students.
Student Teacher
Boerne ISD
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Collaborated with special education and general education teachers to provide differentiated instruction
- Designed lesson plans incorporating multisensory learning and technology to engage students on their level
- Incorporated various assessment strategies on different levels of thinking to analyze student understanding and inform future instruction
- Created anchor charts and visual supports to accommodate students with disabilities
- Provided effective small-group interventions targeting remedial skills using manipulatives and supports
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Boerne ISD
01.2017 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with therapists, parents, SP, and other professionals to discuss ways to best support students with disabilities
- Managed escalating negative behaviors through a positive classroom management system and individual positive behavior reinforcement supports
- Created and implemented classroom routines to help maintain a calm, predictable classroom environment
- Worked in ECSE self contained, Life Skills, and ECSE inclusive settings, providing interventions and support to students with a variety of disabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2020
Skills
- Developing and Implementing Individualized Education Plans
- Sensory integration techniques
- Visual Supports Implementation
- Inclusive Teaching Practices
- Assistive Technology Integration
- Crisis Prevention and Intervention
- Classroom Management
- Relationship Building
- Social Skills Development and Emotional Support
- Behavior Intervention Plans
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
Accomplishments
- Special Education Lead Teacher Hopkins Elementary School, 2023-2024
- Hopkins Elementary School Novice Teacher of the Year, 2022
- Featured on News 4 and KENS 5 with a 4- year old student with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita for teaching her to walk, 2020
Certification
- Core Subjects, EC-6
- Special Education, EC-12
- English as a Second Language Supplemental, EC-12
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Judson ISD
08.2020 - Current
Student Teacher
Boerne ISD
01.2020 - 04.2020
Special Education Teaching Assistant
Boerne ISD
01.2017 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education
Western Governors University
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