MacKadie Heon

• Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
• Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
• Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
• Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.

• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
• Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.

Paraprofessional Sub STRIVE:

• Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
• Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based strategies to foster independence and social academic engagement,
• Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
• Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes.

• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
• Managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance.
• Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
• Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.

Summer School Teacher's Assistant:

• Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
• Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
• Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
• Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
• Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.

• Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
• Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
• Completed small water craft certification and safety course for sea kayaking instruction
• Monitored Cabin living to ensure safety, enforce curfew, and promote camper wellness.
• Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.

• Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
• Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
• Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.

• Promoted study abroad programs via one-on-one connections, group sessions and social media postings.
• Extended outreach and marketing efforts to educate students about programs and services offered.
• Provided resources to support students in achieving study abroad goals.
• Built and maintained excellent student relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.

• Collaborated with team to translate series of documents from English to other languages.
• Proofread, edited and improved documents of different sizes.
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.

• Monitored student behavior and responded to disciplinary issues in accordance with established policies.
• Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
• Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
• Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs while also coordinating activities and events to create safe, positive and inclusive environment.

• Read and told stories to promote and support overall language development.
• Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
• Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and outdoor play.

• Collaborated with other recreation staff in developing new recreational activities.
• Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
• Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
• Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.