Heather Scott
Leonardtown
Summary
Dedicated Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with a proven track record at St. Mary's County Public Schools, enhancing student performance through individualized education plans and inclusive teaching practices. Skilled in sensory integration and fostering teamwork, I've significantly contributed to creating supportive learning environments, evidenced by improved assessment outcomes and positive student development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Itinerant Special Ed. Teacher and Case Manager
St. Mary's County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed student progress regularly through formative and summative assessments, adapting instruction accordingly to meet individual needs.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, using data analysis tools to inform ongoing instructional planning and decisionmaking.
- Implemented data-driven instructional practices, resulting in improved student performance on assessments and increased mastery of key concepts.
- Coordinated with related service providers to ensure seamless delivery of supports for students requiring additional interventions or therapies.
- Enhanced student motivation by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples into lesson plans.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Preschool Special Education Teacher
St. Mary's County Public Schools
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking guidance on effective strategies for working with preschool-aged children with special needs, contributing to overall school improvement efforts.
- Supported students'' emotional well-being by creating a safe and nurturing classroom atmosphere where they felt comfortable expressing themselves openly.
- Assessed student progress through ongoing observations, data collection, and analysis, ensuring timely modifications to instruction as needed.
- Partnered with general education teachers to adapt lessons and materials for inclusion settings, promoting an inclusive learning environment for all students.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication and involvement in the educational process, fostering a strong home-school connection.
- Collaborated with related service providers to ensure consistency of support for students across all areas of development.
- Implemented behavior management techniques tailored to meet the specific needs of each student, promoting a positive learning environment conducive to academic success.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education, enhancing the quality of instruction provided to students.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Prepared, scheduled and led IEPs to provide right help to meet child's present needs.
Summer School Teacher
St. Mary's County Public Schools
06.2022 - 08.2022
Prekindergarten Teacher
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Improved student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and visual aids into lessons.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on educational trends and improve teaching techniques.
- Designed assessments that measured student progress towards meeting curriculum goals, informing future instructional decisions.
- Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, inclusion, and cooperation among students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, enhancing communication and collaboration for student success.
- Organized extracurricular events such as field trips and guest speakers to enhance students'' understanding of real-world applications of concepts learned in class.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Administrator And Supervisor
Notre Dame of Maryland University
12-2025
Master of Arts - Leadership in Teaching Special Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2016
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Sensory integration techniques
- Collaboration
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Language development strategies
- Motor skills development
- Professional development commitment
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Special needs assessments
- Plan and implement engaging lessons
- Social-emotional learning
- Data collection and analysis
Certification
- Professional Special Education Certification 1-8- MSDE
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate- SMCPS
- Science of Teaching Reading (MSDE)
Timeline
Itinerant Special Ed. Teacher and Case Manager
St. Mary's County Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Preschool Special Education Teacher
St. Mary's County Public Schools
07.2022 - 08.2024
Summer School Teacher
St. Mary's County Public Schools
06.2022 - 08.2022
Prekindergarten Teacher
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church
08.2016 - 05.2022
- Professional Special Education Certification 1-8- MSDE
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certificate- SMCPS
- Science of Teaching Reading (MSDE)
Graduate Certificate - Administrator And Supervisor
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master of Arts - Leadership in Teaching Special Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland Global Campus
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