Heather Hood Barnhill
Rocky Point
Summary
Compassionate Special Education Teacher known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in creating adaptive learning strategies, behavior management techniques, and individualized education plans tailored to each student's unique needs. Excel in communication, patience, and empathy, ensuring effective collaboration with parents, colleagues, and multidisciplinary teams to support student success. Kind Special Education Teacher versed in crisis management and establishing direct, clear and helpful boundaries with students of varying emotional and intellectual capacities. Creates and maintains educational atmosphere that encourages effective student learning and supports school programs and goals. Demonstrates knowledge and best practices in differentiating instruction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Pender County School District
Burgaw
08.2023 - Current
- Served as an advocate for special education students within the school system.
- Offered counseling to students and parents to increase personal growth, self-understanding and behavioral management.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs.
- Created and implemented compliant IEPs, progress reports and state-specific special education documentation.
- Conducted small group and individual classroom activities with students based on differentiated learning needs.
- Implemented behavior management systems that promote positive behaviors.
- Established positive relationships with students and their families.
- Instructed special education classes using evidence-based practices.
- Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.
Instructional Assistant
Pender County School District
Burgaw
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Organized instructional materials and activities for special education classrooms.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all students had access to a quality educational program.
- Attended training sessions on best practices for working with students with special needs.
- Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Complied with instructor-developed IEPs and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
Substitute Teacher
Pender County School District
Burgaw
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Maintained a safe learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
- Answered student questions about course concepts.
- Requested as substitute teacher based on excellent referrals and trusted performance.
- Promoted a safe and secure atmosphere within the classroom setting.
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Addressed individual student needs and accommodated learning differences.
- Implemented classroom rules to maintain order and discipline.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT02-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Miller-Motte Technical College
Wilmington, NC04-2010
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Preparation Program
East Carolina University
Greenville, NCSkills
- Individualized education programs
- Behavior management
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Collaboration with staff
- Instructional planning
- Conflict resolution
- IEP development
- Co-teaching experience
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Sensory Disabilities Understanding
- Organizational skills
- Small group instruction
- Trained in CPI
- IEP implementation
- Non-violent crisis intervention
- Behavior intervention plans
Accomplishments
- 23-24 Pender County Schools Teacher of Promise fro Rocky Point Elementary School
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Pender County School District
08.2023 - Current
Instructional Assistant
Pender County School District
08.2020 - 06.2023
Substitute Teacher
Pender County School District
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Studies
Western Governors University
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assistant
Miller-Motte Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - Educational Preparation Program
East Carolina University
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