Richard Hetzel
Loveland,OH
Summary
Accomplished Intervention Specialist with a proven track record at Mason City Schools, enhancing academic growth through collaborative teamwork and data-driven intervention plans. Expert in fostering parent-teacher collaboration and promoting student independence, significantly improving learning environments and student outcomes.
Knowledgeable with deep understanding of behavior modification techniques and individualized education plans. Proven ability to develop effective intervention strategies that support student growth and achievement. Demonstrated high-level expertise in collaborating with all professionals and parents to create supportive learning environments and implement tailored interventions for individual needs.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Intervention Specialist
Mason City Schools
08.2001 - Current
- Built strong, lasting relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress, challenges and needs.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by incorporating social-emotional learning strategies into daily activities.
- Provided ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting interventions as needed to optimize results.
- Empowered students by teaching self-advocacy skills and promoting independence within the classroom setting.
- Served as an advocate for students with disabilities during eligibility meetings, IEP reviews, and parent conferences.
- Coordinated with parents, other professionals such as speech therapists, occupational therapists, and school psychologists and outside agencies to address comprehensive student needs.
- Developed data-driven intervention plans based on thorough analysis of assessments and observations.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Developed Individual Education Plans for students with special needs.
Intervention Specialist
Forest Hills Local Schools
08.1995 - 08.2001
- Built strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Designed and implemented a community-based instructional program for students in grades 7-12 with multi-disabilities.
- Freshman Basketball assistant coach
- Assistant Varsity Track and Field Coach
- Varsity Golf Coach
Teacher, Students With Multi-Disabilities
Kenton County Schools
08.1994 - 08.1995
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Coordinated myriad assistance for students with severe, multi-disabilities in a typical high school environment
Personnel Administration Non-Commissioned Officer
United States ARMY
01.1987 - 03.1992
- Supervises personnel office, specific personnel functions, Battalion S1 and personnel services support activity; advises commander, adjutant and other staff members on personnel administration activities; conduct quality assurance, in a large personnel activity, while performing specialized or all encompassing personnel functions, supervised 6 lower, enlisted soldiers
- Prepares SIDPERS (personnel accounting and strength management) input and control data, generates SIDPERS input that applies to unit level, reads interprets, and reconciles SIDPERS generated reports pertinent to unit level, determines reportable changes, category, duty status codes, and other documentation required for SIDPERS transactions
- Prepares and processes recommendations for awards and decorations and arranges for awards ceremony; prepares, updates, and coordinates requests for evaluations, to include responding to evaluation inquiries; prepares and monitors requests for promotions and arranges for promotion ceremony, to include promotion declinations; prepares and monitors requests for reductions, transfers, and discharges; prepares and monitors requests for identification cards and tags, leaves, and passes, line of duty determination, MILPER data and information management, personnel processing, personnel security clearances, training and reassignment, retention, military and special pay, transition processing, legal, meal cards, training, and unit administration
Education
No Degree - Educational Leadership - Post-Graduate Studies
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OHNo Degree - Crisis Prevention
Crisis Prevention Institute
Milwaukee, WIMaster of Arts - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH09-1994
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Crisis Prevention skills for avoiding physical altercations
Timeline
Intervention Specialist
Mason City Schools
08.2001 - Current
Intervention Specialist
Forest Hills Local Schools
08.1995 - 08.2001
Teacher, Students With Multi-Disabilities
Kenton County Schools
08.1994 - 08.1995
Personnel Administration Non-Commissioned Officer
United States ARMY
01.1987 - 03.1992
No Degree - Educational Leadership - Post-Graduate Studies
Xavier University
No Degree - Crisis Prevention
Crisis Prevention Institute
Master of Arts - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
University of Cincinnati
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