Cat Heithoff

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Committed to providing work excellence as a leader and member in diverse professional settings. Serving families and children with high needs. While giving them the compassion, advocacy and support they need to meet their individual goals.

Experience:

Teacher Tucson Unified School District

August 2019 - January 2022

Special education high school teacher for students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities. instructed large and small group functional academics, pre-vocational and life skills. Planned individualized programming, led and participated in IEP meetings, completed required paperwork, interface with parents and general education inclusion teachers. Direct supervisor for 3 paraprofessionals in the classroom environment.

Personal Independence Instructor Handicapped Development Center, Davenport, IA Nov 2018 – May 2019

Planned, established and operated programs for a non-profit organization that provided vocational, communication, self-help, social and community opportunities and assistance to persons with disabilities.

Teacher Clark County School District, Las Vegas, NV Aug 2009 – Mar 2018

Special education middle school teacher for students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities and other health impairments. Worked successfully with school administration and collegues. Taught large and small group functional academics, pre-vocational and life skills. Supervised 3-4 paraprofessionals in classroom responsibilities. Planned individualized programming, led and participated in IEP meetings, completed required paperwork, collaborated with parents and general education inclusion teachers in order to meet the students' needs.

Teacher West Des Moines Community School District, Des Moines, IA Aug 2004 – Jun 2008

Special education high school teacher for students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities and other health impairments. Taught large and small group functional academics, built successful rapport with parents and colleagues for the greater good of the students, led instruction in pre-vocational and life skills. Planned individualized programming, participated in IEP meetings, completed required paperwork, supported students’ needs with parents and general education inclusion teachers. Effectively supervised 3 paraprofessionals in the classroom setting. Northside Independent School District San Antonio, TX Aug 1994 – Jun 2004

Self-Contained Life Skills Teacher for students with severe cognitive and physical disabilities and other health impairments Teach small group functional academics, pre-vocational and life skills. Planned individualized programming, built successful rapport with parents and colleagues. participate in IEP meetings, complete required paperwork, interface with parents and general education inclusion teachers. Education:

B.A. Special Education University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 1990 – 1994

Field of Study: K-12 Mental Disabilities and Early Childhood Special Education M.A.. Education University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 2000 – 2002

Field of Study: Special Education

Certifications / Achievements

AZ fingerprint clearance card

Certified Applied Behavior Analysis

Certified CPR/First Aid

Crisis Prevention Intervention Certified

School/Family Liaison Coordinator