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Heidi Velas
Barnesville,OH
Summary
Motivated educator dedicated to supporting students and promoting academic, behavioral and personal growth. Adept at leading group instruction and providing individualized assistance. Determined School Counselor Intern with success in helping students achieve educational goals and personal well-being. Talented in meeting the objectives of the counseling program by providing preventive education, advocacy, mediation and counseling to students. Sensitive to socioeconomic and cultural difference of students.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Barnesville Exempted Village Schools
Barnesville, OH
06.2008 - Current
- Developed a nurturing and safe classroom atmosphere for young students.
- Designed programs promoting growth in physical, social, and intellectual areas.
- Provided positive guidance by observing and monitoring behaviors.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Ensured compliance with relevant regulations such as health and safety standards.
- Attended team meetings with other educators in order to share best practices or discuss any issues related to childcare services.
- Fostered an atmosphere that encourages respect for all individuals regardless of gender, race or religion.
- Collaborated with parents in order to discuss their child's progress or any concerns they may have had regarding their child's development or behavior.
After-School Tutor
Barnesville Exempted Village Schools
Barnesville, OH
08.2009 - 05.2019
- Assisted students in understanding and mastering course material by providing one-on-one instruction.
- Developed individualized lesson plans for each student, tailored to their specific needs and learning styles.
- Monitored students' progress and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher for 2nd Grade
Barnesville Elementary School
Barnesville, OH
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to ensure student comprehension of material.
- Organized classroom activities and monitored students' progress in order to facilitate learning.
- Instructed students on various topics, including English language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology.
- Utilized a variety of teaching techniques to engage all students in the learning process.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students by setting clear expectations and implementing appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary.
AmeriCorp Reading Tutor
AmeriCorps.gov @ Barnesville Elementary with 4th
Barnesville, OH
08.2005 - 08.2007
- Adapted lessons according to student's strengths and weaknesses, special needs, disabilities or language barriers.
- Collaborated with teachers, school administrators, parents and guardians regarding student progress.
- Conducted research on best practices for teaching reading techniques.
- Coached students on how to use context clues to understand unknown words in texts.
- Instructed students on strategies for decoding unfamiliar words using phonics principles.
- Designed comfortable tutoring environment conducive to learning.
Education
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Colorado Christian University
Denver, CO12-2025
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ohio University Eastern
Saint Clairsville05-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health
Belmont College
Saint Clairsville, OH05-1996
Skills
- Behavioral modeling and assessment
- Developmental needs
- Safety awareness
- Social-emotional learning
- CPR-certified
- Child assessment
- Leading and managing activities
- Diversified instruction
- Individualized support
- Safety and supervision
- Counseling expertise
- Mental health awareness
- Classroom guidance
- Listening actively
- Mediation and crisis intervention
- Counseling and therapy
- Coping strategies
- Mental health assessments
- Individual and family support
- Group therapy facilitator
- Student accommodation
- Academic advisement
- School Counseling
- Youth and adolescent development
- Solutions-focused
- Community resource intelligence
- Career awareness
- Rational problem solving
- Teen depression
- Compassionate
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Mediation
- Advocacy
- Maintaining confidentiality
Certification
- Licensed Early Childhood Educator - 2005-present
- Graduate Student @ Colorado Christian University-2023-present
- Mental Health Associates Degree-1996
Accomplishments
Helped start a preschool program within a public school and obtaining a Gold Star program with Step Up To Quality in Ohio.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations
- American School Counselor Association
- American Counseling Association
- National Educator Association
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leavePaid time offQuote
"Quality is not an act, it is a habit"
Aristotle
Software
Google Docs
PowerPoint
Google Cloud
Zoom
Canva
Google Sheets
Google Slides
Google Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
Languages
English
Native language
Interests
Traveling
Finding unique places to stay
Nature
Crocheting
Timeline
After-School Tutor
Barnesville Exempted Village Schools
08.2009 - 05.2019
Early Childhood Educator
Barnesville Exempted Village Schools
06.2008 - Current
Long-Term Substitute Teacher for 2nd Grade
Barnesville Elementary School
05.2007 - 05.2008
AmeriCorp Reading Tutor
AmeriCorps.gov @ Barnesville Elementary with 4th
08.2005 - 08.2007
Master of Arts - School Counseling
Colorado Christian University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Ohio University Eastern
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health
Belmont College
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