Jessica Heelis
Payson,UT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments. Exceptional skills working with teachers, parents and specialists to meet educational needs of students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Brockbank Elementary (Nebo School District)
08.2019 - Current
- Provide, plan, and implement instruction for Kindergarten-Second grade severe/profound special education students
- Manage and train paraprofessionals, track and write IEP's and help students learn daily functional and academic skills.
RBT/BCBA in Training
Breaking Barriers
06.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided direct care as a RBT in clinic and home settings
- Received supervision as a BCBA in training.
Instructor/Caregiver
Clay and Primrose Holland
02.2017 - 04.2022
- Provided instruction for a young boy with autism which included social skills, projects, and community trips.
Special Education Resource Technician
Payson Jr. High School (Nebo School District)
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Provided help, such as organization and one-on-one instruction, to students in Science and History classes.
Special Education Resource Technician
Mount Nebo Jr. High School (Nebo School District)
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided help, such as organization and one-on-one instruction, to students in Math and English classes.
Behavior Technician
Clay and Primrose Holland
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Ran ABA skill acquisition programs and behavior interventions in home, preschool, and in the community, under the direction of a BCBA, with a five year old boy with ASD
Tutor
Boys and Girls Club
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Tutored 5-8 students from Kindergarten to Sixth grade. Tasks included helping students complete their homework, read, and participate in activities.
Education
Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2025
Bachelor of Science in Special Education Mild/Moderate -
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.2019
Skills
- Adaptable
- Organized
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
- Basic American Sign Language skills
- Leadership abilities
- Experience with Assistive Technology (AAC)
- Creativity
- Self-starter
- Computer proficient
References
Breaking Barriers-Bryce Huntbach, BCBA
brycehuntbach35@gmail.com
(801)660-5616
Brockbank Elementary-Nate Holt, Principal
nate.holt@nebo.edu
(801)798-4025
Timeline
RBT/BCBA in Training
Breaking Barriers
06.2023 - 02.2024
Special Education Teacher
Brockbank Elementary (Nebo School District)
08.2019 - Current
Instructor/Caregiver
Clay and Primrose Holland
02.2017 - 04.2022
Special Education Resource Technician
Payson Jr. High School (Nebo School District)
08.2016 - 05.2017
Special Education Resource Technician
Mount Nebo Jr. High School (Nebo School District)
08.2015 - 05.2016
Tutor
Boys and Girls Club
08.2014 - 05.2015
Behavior Technician
Clay and Primrose Holland
02.2012 - 06.2015
Master of Education - Applied Behavior Analysis
Utah Valley University
Bachelor of Science in Special Education Mild/Moderate -
Utah Valley University
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