Nichole Halvorson
Lake Forest Park,WA
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher/Learning Center Elementary
Northshore School District
01.2015
- Implemented Individual Education Plans/Programs and/or Behavior Intervention Plans of students from Kindergarten to 5th grade in a Learning Center Program
- Collected Data and educated students related to their IEP goals in the areas of reading, writing, math, social/emotional, behavior, learning behaviors, adaptive and cognitive.
Commodity Grader
Washington State Department of Agriculture; Plant Protection Division, Pest Program, European Grapevine Survey
01.2010
- Traveled in a state issued vehicle from Ellensburg, WA down through the Yakima Valley into Benton County to the Columbia River next to White Salmon, WA
- Placed four different types of pheromone insect traps randomly in commercial and residential grape vineyards within a five mile radius
- Occasionally would communicate with owners of grape vineyards about the purpose of surveying for insects, while maintaining and collecting samples of susceptible insects each month
- Data was recorded each day out in the field, using file maker pro application on state issued personal computer.
Commodity Grader
Washington State Department of Agriculture; Plant Protection Division, Pest Program, Light Brown Apple Moth Survey(LBAM)
01.2009
- Traveled in a state issued vehicle from Ellensburg to Vantage, WA, along the Columbia River and back through the Yakima Valley, into Benton and Franklin County and ending in Walla Walla, WA
- Placed Jackson traps randomly in residential areas in Apple, Pear, Plum and Crabapple Trees
- Communicated with homeowners concerning the purpose of surveying for LBAM
- Maintain traps and collect susceptible insects each month
- Data was recorded each day out in the field, using a state issued Treo.
Substitute Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher
Toppenish School District
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Took over the responsibility that the full-time paraprofessional would do if not absent from the classroom
- Assisted the teacher in the classroom and supervise students outside of the classroom
- Interacted and assisted in providing education to students with special needs.
Plant Services Specialist
Washington State Department of Agriculture; Plant Protection Division, Nursery Program
01.2012 - 10.2012
- Communicated with local nurseries gathering grapevine data and implementing them into an excel program
- Also went out into the field to verify the data matches what is out there
- Worked with the Washington State University Extension in Prosser while samples were taken at the Grape vineyards.
PIC Site Associate
Chandler Enterprises Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2012
- Operated a cash register and check stand area
- Also had to ensure product availability as directed and maintains store cleanliness
- Expected to greet all customers and collect currency
- Have to obtain a State of Washington Food and Beverage Worker’s Health Card
- Merchandise must be stocked as directed
- Completion of my shift counted the cash drawer and complete corresponding paperwork and shift reports
- Additionally, I assisted customers with purchases and convenience store facilities or equipment
- Also assisted with Accounts Payable entry in MAS90 for the company.
Education
Master in Special Education, SEHI-LED -
University of Washington
Seattle, WABachelor of Science - Biology
Heritage University
Toppenish, WAMaster in Teaching -
Heritage University
Toppenish, WA04.2013
Skills
- Differentiated Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Individual Education Plans IEPs
- Small Group Instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher/Learning Center Elementary
Northshore School District
01.2015
Substitute Paraprofessional and Substitute Teacher
Toppenish School District
01.2012 - 11.2012
Plant Services Specialist
Washington State Department of Agriculture; Plant Protection Division, Nursery Program
01.2012 - 10.2012
Commodity Grader
Washington State Department of Agriculture; Plant Protection Division, Pest Program, European Grapevine Survey
01.2010
Commodity Grader
Washington State Department of Agriculture; Plant Protection Division, Pest Program, Light Brown Apple Moth Survey(LBAM)
01.2009
PIC Site Associate
Chandler Enterprises Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2012
Master in Special Education, SEHI-LED -
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Heritage University
Master in Teaching -
Heritage University
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