Suzette Heckart
Ovilla,TX
Summary
Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at Waxahachie ISD, adept at developing individualized education plans and implementing effective behavior intervention strategies. Skilled in collaborative teamwork and crisis prevention, I advocate for student success and foster inclusive learning environments, ensuring academic and personal growth for diverse learners. I have nine years of experience working with students at an alternative campus. (DAEP).
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Waxahachie ISD
Waxahachie, TX
08.2017 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to enhance classroom engagement.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to support inclusive learning environments.
- Collaborated with student's home campus to ensure assignments were being sent and completed by student at DAEP.
Mental Health Technician
Hickory Trail Hospital
DeSoto, TX
02.2012 - 04.2020
- Provided direct patient care in accordance with treatment plans and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in crisis intervention techniques to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and promptly in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance treatment strategies and patient outcomes.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Special Education Teacher
Life School
Waxahachie, TX
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and adjust instructional methods.
- Trained and mentored new staff on special education best practices.
- Led workshops for parents on supporting children's educational growth at home.
- Advocated for resources and services to improve student outcomes within the district.
- Developed IEPs tailored to individual student needs, ensuring their academic success and personal growth.
Crisis Counselor
Community Crisis Center
Elgin, IL
01.2006 - 06.2010
- Provided immediate crisis intervention to individuals in distress, ensuring safety and emotional support.
- Gathered information in order to provide shelter for victims of domestic violence and homelessness.
- Hospital advocate for victims of sexual assault.
- Monitored 24 hour suicide hotline.
Education
No Degree - Master's of Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK03-2027
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL12-1995
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom management
- Individual education plans IEPs
- Collaborative teamwork
- Parent communication
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior intervention plans
- Trained in CPI
- Crisis prevention and intervention
- Student counseling
- Excellent classroom management
- Autism spectrum
- Small group instruction
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Waxahachie ISD
08.2017 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Life School
08.2014 - 05.2017
Mental Health Technician
Hickory Trail Hospital
02.2012 - 04.2020
Crisis Counselor
Community Crisis Center
01.2006 - 06.2010
No Degree - Master's of Education
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Associate of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Loyola University of Chicago