Kimberly Heflin

• Created and managed IEPs to encourage student growth according to different learning abilities and needs, define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies in order to deliver effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
• Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
• Provided life skills programming for students with moderate to severe autism.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
• Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options, implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance and developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
• Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts.
• Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
• Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
• Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
• Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
• Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
• Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies, as well as partnering with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
• Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.

• Assisted in hiring and training of team members.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions, as well as on proper protocols and customer service standards.
• Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
• Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
• Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
• Adhered to regulatory policies.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

* Job description listed with current employment

* Job description listed with current employment