Heather M. Antunez 4334 101st Street, Urbandale, IA 50322-7961

Phone: 515-537-0602 E-mail: heatherantunez@gmail.com

Education Master of Science in Teaching: Elementary Education, K-8 05/15 Instructional Strategist I; Endorsements: Special Education and Reading

North Carolina State University 05/94

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

University of North Carolina Wilmington 07/01 - 12/01 Extension and Certificate Program Licensure Teaching Exceptional Children

Student Teaching Experience Greenwood Elementary, Des Moines Public Schools, 3rd Grade 01/15 3/15

Enforced rules and expectations for classroom and school behavior and procedures Prepared materials and classroom for instruction and class activitiesAdapted teaching methods and

instructional materials to engage students and meet the needs of students varying interests and abilities

Instructed students individually and in various group sizes using various teaching methods such as direct instruction, discussion and modeling

Crossroads Park Elementary, West Des Moines Schools, Special Education 03/15 05/15

Observed and evaluated student performance, social development and physical health Developed and adapted teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students Attended IEP meetings and other related meetings regarding students who may need interventions

or special services with specific behavioral or academic areas Prepared lessons, marked and assessed student work, and collected data to measure annual IEP

goals Practicum Experience

Maple Grove Elementary, Waukee, 3rd Grade and 5th Grade Walnut Hills Elementary, West Des Moines, 4th Grade Webster Elementary, Urbandale, 4th Grade Jr. Achievement Samuelson Elementary, Des Moines, 1st Grade Jr. Achievement St. Theresa Catholic School, Des Moines, 2nd Grade

Related Work Experience

Special Education Associate, Urbandale School District, Webster Elementary, Level 3 Kindergarten Resource Room 08/13 07/14 Accompanied special needs students to classes, specials, lunch, extra curricular activities and field

trips to work on daily living, leisure and social skills Provided instructional assistance to students to students when needed Assisted students with achievement of IEP goals Assisted students with assistive devices, toileting needs and self-care

Special Education Teacher, Onslow County Schools, Jacksonville, NC 8th Grade and 3rd Grade Resource Room, Learning Disabilities 07/00 10/01

Maintained accurate and complete student records, and prepared reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulation

Provided instruction on socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement

Prepared materials and classrooms for class activities Established and enforced rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among

students Conferred with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to

develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development

Provided specialized instruction through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies