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Heather Pozil

LaPorte

Summary

A special educator with a passion for building relationships with students

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Lighthouse Autism Center
02.2023 - Current
  • Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
  • Motivated learners to reach treatment goals and supported each through difficult situations and transitions.
  • Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.

Special Education Preschool Teacher

Little Learners Preschool
08.2013 - 02.2023


  • Teaching developmental preschool curriculum to 3-5 year olds (including students on the Autism Spectrum, with Down Syndrome, and various other special needs)
  • Writing Individual Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Creating behavior plans collaboratively with Behavior Consultant


Education

Special Education Addition To License -

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Education

Purdue University Northwest
Westville
05.2011

High School Diploma -

Wheeler High School
Valparaiso, IN
06.2006

Skills

Working Collaboratively, Identifying Student Needs and Strengths, Communication

Additional Information

  • CERTIFICATES , Professional Educator's License (08/2022 - 08/2027) Original license obtained 2011. CPR/AED Certification (08/2022 - 08/2024), HONOR AWARDS , Dean's List (08/2006 - 05/2010) Purdue North West University Top Ten (06/2006 - 06/2006) Wheeler High School Graduated in the top ten percent of my senior class

Timeline

Registered Behavioral Therapist

Lighthouse Autism Center
02.2023 - Current

Special Education Preschool Teacher

Little Learners Preschool
08.2013 - 02.2023

Special Education Addition To License -

Ball State University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Purdue University Northwest

High School Diploma -

Wheeler High School
Heather Pozil