Special Education Teacher
Resume:
Heather Satterberg
Bothell, WA 98021
626-***-**** cell
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Special Education Professional
Educational professional with over 5 years of experience working in a variety of general education and special education settings. I have worked extensively with children with emotional and behavioral disorders, students with learning and cognitive disabilities as well as students in the general education and gifted setting. I have demonstrated an ability to communicate effectively with all parts of the educational team, while building positive and supportive relationships as well as adapting to many different situations. I have written safety net IEP and collaborate with 28 districts to meet their individual needs to support the needs of all the students.
EDUCATION
City University of Seattle
Teacher Certification Program
Residency Teaching Certification
Special Education endorsement
Elementary Education endorsement
Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
Bachelor of Arts, Music Education
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
IEP Coordinator/ Educational Coach 09/2021-Current
Gersh Academy Cougar Mountain, School for Students with Autism
Write all Safety Net IEPs, BIPs, ERPs and ESY Addendums for all students enrolled in the school in addition to teaching full time. I used a system of checks and balances to ensure all of the BIPs, ERPs, ESYs and IEPs have been written to the letter of the law in partnership with local school districts. I collaborated with teachers, para educators, BCBAs, mental health therapist and districts to design and implement plans.
In the fall of 2022, I had a half time teaching position and wrote IEP plans and led staff through the process of writing safety net IEPs from beginning to end. I scheduled and ran every IEP meeting and worked with teachers to implement IEPs.
BASE program teacher for middle school students 05/2022-Current
Gersh Academy Cougar Mountain, a school for students with autism
I designed an educational program to meet the needs of students who were highly impacted by their diagnosis of autism, behavioral and social/ emotional needs. I utilized curriculum, which would meet their IEP needs in the areas of math, reading, writing, organization, social-emotional and behavioral needs. I designed programming and hands on activities to practice basic life skills.
Worked in collaboration with school districts to meet the needs of students
Designed academic materialsand create task boxes to meet the instructional needs of each student
Differentiated math curriculum to support students with needs from 18 mo-5th grade level
Wrote IEPs to fit the needs of each individual students
Collaborated with LABAs, BCBAs, mental health counselors, CBTs and Para educators
I AM I CAN Resource Teacher at Gersh Academy Cougar Mountain 08/2020-06/2022
Gersh Academy Cougar Mountain, a school for students with autism
I designed an educational program to meet the needs of students who were highly impacted by their diagnosis of autism, their experiences of trauma and behavioral needs. In additional to providing instruction and a supportive social-emotional environment. I utilized curriculum, which would meet their IEP needs in the areas of math, reading, writing, organization, social-emotional and behavioral needs.
Worked in collaboration with school districts to meet the needs of students
Designed writing materials to support the various writing needs
Differentiated math curriculum to support students with needs from 3rd-10th grade level
Wrote IEPs to fit the needs of each individual students
Collaborated with LABAs, BCBAs, mental health counselors, CBTs and Para educators
IEP Coordinator/ Educational Coach at NWSOIL 10/2019-07/2020
Northwest Innovation for Learning, Redmond, WA – Psychiatric Behavioral School
Write all Safety Net IEPs, BIPs, ERPs and ESY Addendums for all students enrolled in the school. Using a system of checks and balances to ensure all of the BIPs, ERPs, ESYs and IEPs have been written to the letter of the law and in partnership with 28 school district partners. I collaborated with teachers, districts and therapists as well as WRAP teams to design plans to meet the need of every student Coach teachers and support students to ensure the IEPs and BIPs are implemented and students receive the supports they need to be successful. When necessary, I designed curriculum to meet the individual needs of students and collaborated with their teachers to scaffold their learning to help them to gain the skills they needed to graduate from our school
Interim IEP Coordinator at Northwest School of Innovative Learning 02/2019-10/2019
Northwest Innovation for Learning, Redmond, WA – Psychiatric Behavioral School
I have designed systems of checks and balances to ensure all of the BIPs, ERPs, ESYs and IEPs have been written to the letter of the law. I collaborated with teachers, districts and therapists to design plans to meet the need of every student. I familiarized myself with the ins and outs of Special Education Laws and procedures under IDEA. I collaborated with teachers to ensure they had the support and curriculum they needed to follow their IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans.
Special Education Teacher, Self Contained Behavioral Program 01/2018-10/2019
Northwest Innovation for Learning, Redmond, WA – Psychiatric Behavioral School
I designed an educational program to meet the needs of students who were highly impacted by their psychiatric and behavioral needs. In additional to providing instruction and a supportive social-emotional environment, I also designed curriculum that would meet their IEP needs in the areas of math, reading, writing, organization, social-emotional and behavior at various academic and behavioral needs.
Created curriculum to meet the unique needs of my students and to increase engagement
Designed writing materials to support the various writing needs
Taught math curriculum to students with needs from 3rd-5th grade level
Wrote IEPs to fit the needs of each individual students
Implemented and managed individualized behavioral plans
Collaborated with educational assistants, behavioral specialists and school therapists to provide a supportive environment for all students
Implement self scoring program to enable students to have responsibility for their behaviors
5th Grade General Education Teacher (Long Term Substitute) 09/2017-12/2017
Bellevue School District – Somerset Elementary School
Created and maintained effective and positive classroom management
Implemented the Positive Behavioral Support System from the school
Collaborated with the 5th grade team on the new science curriculum to align it with the New Generation Science Standards and determine which lessons the team needed to focus on
Collaborated with another 5th grade teacher to teach the writing and computer science units
Students broke into expert groups for social studies curriculum and taught other students the important material
Special Education Teacher, ESY for Moderate – Severe Students 07/2017-08/2017
Bellevue School District
Implemented IEPs and Behavior Intervention Plans with the assistance of 5 para-educators who were trained in how to instruct and respond to the students they were teaching
Created a structured program to allow for students to work on their goals in all subject areas to continue to make progress
Provide ASL translation to students who needed additional supports
Implemented behavior invention plans and trained staff in how to respond
Maintained regular communication with families about our daily activities
Special Education Teacher, Resource Room 09/2016-06/2017
Bellevue School District - Interlake High School Bellevue, WA
I designed an educational program to meet the needs of students with needs in math, organization, social-emotional needs for students in grades 9-12.
Collaborated with the “Pacific” program, center leveled students to provide specially designed instruction in their appropriate math levels
Collaborated with general education teachers to support the accommodations of students in their general education classes
Collaborated with other special education teachers to support our students with difficulties completing general education assignments
Implemented SIOP model into special education math classes
Collaborated with the Behavior Intervention Specialist to design a behavior intervention plans to meet the needs of students with behavioral and social-emotional difficulties
Special Education Teacher, Resource Class Room 09/2015-06/2016
Lake Washington School District – Evergreen MS & Explorer Community School Redmond, WA
I designed an educational program to meet the needs of students with needs in math, reading, writing, organization, social-emotional and behavior for students in grades 2-8.
Collaborated with Explorer Elementary school teachers as part of my Professional Learning Community
Designed a program to meet the needs of a student with challenges in reading, writing and behavior
Created a reading and writing curriculum to meet the individualized needs of 8th grade English class in addition to supporting their behavior and organizational needs
Designed a token system to motivate students to set and meet their goals targeting organization and behavior
Collaborated with the Behavior Intervention Specialist to design a behavior plan to meet the needs of students with behavioral difficulties
Special Education Teacher, Resource Class Room 09/2014-06/2015
Lake Washington School District – Finn Hill Middle School Kirkland, WA
I designed an educational program to meet the needs of students with needs in math, reading, writing, organization, social-emotional and behavior.
Designed math program for 6th grade resource students based on the common core and student needs
Collaborated with 6th grade math teachers as part of my Professional Learning Community
Created a reading and writing curriculum to meet the individualized needs of 8th grade English class in addition to meeting additional service areas of math and organization
Designed a system to motivate students to set and meet goals targeting organization and behavior
Collaborated with the Speech & Language Pathologist to deliver social skills instruction
Student Teaching in Resource Classroom 09/2013 – 06/2014 Bellevue School District – Tyee Middle School Bellevue, WA
I completed my student teaching in a resource program for students with emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disabilities.
Taught a social skills class, math class and reading and writing class for students who qualified for SDI in the qualifying area.
Co-taught a school skills class for students with working memory and executive functioning disabilities
Established a classroom management system for the school skills class with prior challenges
Special Education Para-educator for ESY (Extended School Year) 06/2014 – 08/2014 Bellevue School District – Interlake High School Bellevue, WA
After completing my student teaching I provided 1:1 support to a student who needed additional instruction as part of the Extended School Year Program.
Provided individualized program for student in Life Skills
Provided the student with support with taking care of her hygiene and bathroom need independently
Worked collaboratively with other special education teachers and para-educators to provide support for other students who were under our care
Special Education Para-educator 09/2011 – 06/2014
Bellevue School District – Tyee Middle School Bellevue, WA
I am supporting high impact students with emotional, behavioral and psychological needs.
Collaborated with the special education teacher to design instruction for a student with significant behavioral needs
Collaborated with the behavior intervention specialist to design and implement a behavior program for a student with significant needs
Designed and delivered instruction for a mixed 6-8th grade reading and writing group in collaboration with the special education teacher
Teacher
Duvall Christian School
Music K-2nd/ Physical Education K-6th/ 3 day Preschool 09/2008-06/2009
Developed music curriculum based on MENC guidelines
Collaborated with 3rd – 6th grade music teacher for winter and spring musicals
Designed developmentally appropriate curriculum for Physical Education class
Created a positive classroom environment for preschool class.
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