Heather Curtis

EDUCATION
Grand Valley State University Bachelor of Science April 2014 Major: Comprehensive Science and Arts for Teaching Major: Special Education GPA: 3.7

4606 Sandhill Road Almont, MI 48003 (810)-571-1111 hrcurtis2@gmail.com

ENSORSMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS
K-12 Special Education K-5 General Education Cognitive Impairment Emotional Impairment CPI Crisis Intervention CPR Certified

SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Field Placements
Grandville Public Schools Special Education Student Teacher (4-6 Self-Contained CI)- West Elementary Taught students grades 4 through 6 in self-contained CI setting Developed strategies for improving students learning and adaptive behaviors Planned explicit lessons to guide students through whole group and small group instruction Documented progress on goals from student IEPs for multiple students daily Grandville, MI Winter 2014

Grand Rapids Public Schools Grand Rapids, MI General Education Student Teacher (Kindergarten)- Stocking Elementary Fall 2013 Instructed 27 students in a general education classroom Gained a deeper understanding of the general education curriculum through planning and adapting instruction Created and implemented a comprehensive social studies unit in which students learned about their past Developed behavior management strategies to build relationships and gain control in the classroom Collaborated with grade level educators to develop a pacing guide for instruction Forest Hills Public Schools Forest Hills, MI Special Education Student Teacher (K-4 Resource Room)- Collins Elementary Winter 2013 Taught students grades K through 4 in a resource room setting, individualizing explicit instruction to meet each students needs Gained knowledge of implementing Response to Intervention through teaching skill groups based on analyzing data Collaborated with general education teachers through inclusion by co-teaching in a fourth grade classroom and push-in support in third grade Jenison Public Schools Jenison, MI Special Education Student Teacher (11-12 Special Education)- Jenison High School Fall 2012 Taught adolescents with various disabilities grades 11 and 12 Developed and taught five formal observed lessons including a reflection of my teaching Incorporated real world experiences in the community, including field trips to government facilities, including the Grand Rapids Public Museum, local township office, and two Grand Rapids courtrooms Co-led and co-wrote IEPs for multiple students, including tracking progress on goals Completed ESTR-J assessments on students exploring transition options, including potential places of employment, living arrangements, and community supports

Volunteer Experiences
Regin III Community Transition Program Grandville, MI Volunteer Winter 2014 Volunteered helping individuals with life skills to promote independence and success Assisted in communication and social skill development through interactions in the community

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Ottawa Area Center Allendale, MI Volunteer Winter 2011/2012 Worked with students ages 7-14 in a center based facility Attended community outings and field trips to promote community involvement Assisted in academic and social skill instruction New Branches Charter Academy Grand Rapids, MI Volunteer Winter 2012 Tutored students grades first through third bi-weekly in reading and math instruction Planned lessons and activities for students during a one hour time block Sibley Elementary School Grand Rapids, MI Volunteer Winter 2011 Tutored a second grade student in math instruction support through the use of manipulatives Participated in family math night by preparing a combination math activity for students and families

RELATED EMPLOYMENT
PESG West Michigan Substitute Teacher Winter 2014 Substituted in the Jenison, Grand Rapids, and Grandville School Districts Gained experience teaching in a wide range of classrooms and being flexible in lesson plans Family Nanny Romeo, MI Babysitter Summer 2007-2014 Provided child care for four young children ages 2 months- 11 years of age Assisted in household cleaning chores U-9 Girls Soccer Grand Haven, MI Assistant Soccer Coach 2010 Note: Also was employed in the food service industry (Heather Hills Golf Club, Carinos Italian Restaurant, Uccellos Sports Lounge) from the years 2008-2014.

COMMUNITY/CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Member Saint Cornelius Catholic Church Sunday School Teacher OTHER CAMPUS COMMITMENTS Participant, Grand Valley State Intramural Soccer Member, Grand Valley State Sign Language Club Member, Grand Valley State Catholic Church GVSU 2011-2012 Dryden, MI 2007-2010

2009-2011 2010 2009-2012

REFERENCES
Brad VanTimmeren Special Education Teacher Jenison High School 2140 Bauer Road Jenison, MI 49428 (616)-457-3400 Sarah Guikema General Education Teacher Stocking Elementary School 863 Seventh Street NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616)- 819-3130 Julie Feyen University Field Coordinator Grand Valley State University 301 W. Fulton Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616)-331-6650 Jennifer Grant Special Education Teacher West Elementary 3777 Aaron Street SW Grandville, MI 49418 (616) -254-6250 Megan Freudigmann University Field Coordinator Grand Valley State University 301 W. Fulton Grand Rapids, MI 49504 (616)-331-6650