David Heidrick

Pre-school and Elementary Special ED Para (08/18/2011 – 05/16/2013)

Spent a lot of time in the Resource room, working with students who have Autism, and other special needs children.

Last Employer: Interlocal 637

Contact Person: 620-235-3140, Lori Ferguson

Responsibilities: Variety of tasks including redirecting students to stay on task, working with students to improve handwriting, speech, reading, writing, math skills, communication skills, etc..

Job Coach (05/22/2008 – 12/17/2010)

After school program with students who suffered from disabilities including: Autism, Down's syndrome, Spina Bifida, Asperger's syndrome, and behavior disorders.

Last Employer: Class LTD

Contact Person: Brooke Lyman - 620-249-9693

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include: training clients how to be self-reliant at home, teach clients how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, how to count, save, and spend money

Accomplishments: Employee of the week - November 2010

Weekend Supervisor (08/19/2005 – 12/17/2010)

Managing people and resources

Last Employer: Sodexo

Contact Person: Jeanette Dyck - 620-235-4996

Responsibilities: Oversaw daily operations of a restaurant during Saturday and Sunday. Managed up to 8 employees.

Accomplishments: Was promoted from part-time dishroom to supervisor position in 3 years. Awarded a certificate for 5 years employment.

Resource Room Director (08/01/2013 – Present)

I work with students in 6th through 8th grades. I manage a resource room and 2 para-educators. I also teach a Literacy class to 7th graders.

Last Employer: USD 362

Contact Person: Ken Bolt 913-757-7602

Responsibilities: I am in charge of 2 para-educators. I manage a caseload of 12-16 students from 6th through 8th grades. The students received additional teaching as well as study time in all core subjects. The Literacy class focused on Common Core reading standards with some writing standards mixed in. Class size 20-23

Crawford County mental health staff

I worked with children ages 7-13. Children have disabilities ranging from autism and Asperger's to emotional and behavior disorders.

Last Employer: Crawford County Mental Health

Contact Person: Reva Meadows/ 620-230-9734

Responsibilities: Mainly psycho/social rehabilitation. Students are taught proper social skills.

Establishment: Pittsburg State University

Degree: Master's Degree

Education Period: 01/04/2011 - 12/12/2013

Speciality: Special Education

Average Grade: 3.5 Masters GPA

Details: Currently working on Master's Degree from Pittsburg State. 5 completed courses. Will hopefully receive a Certificate in Autism and finish the Masters program by 2014.

Establishment: Pittsburg State University

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Education

Education Period: 08/18/2008 - 05/14/2011

Average Grade: 2.9867

Establishment: Pittsburg State University

Degree: Bachelor of General Studies

Education Period: 08/14/2003 - 05/19/2007

Average Grade: 2.8

Details: Was involved in Student Association of Broadcasters as club Treasurer. Participated in video production of all Pittsburg State football games, and most of the basketball, baseball, and softball games for 3 seasons. Completed a Minor in Psychology.