Heather Michelle Knight

(623) 226-2822
Goodyear, AZ 85395
HeartOnSleeveArt@Gmail.com

Summary

Special education paraprofessional with experience spent in both self-contained and mainstream
classrooms. Bachelors in Science in Special Education and Elementary Education projected
graduation May, 2021 seeking employment in a Special Education Elementary setting.

Education

Estrella Mountain Community College

Aug '15 – May '18

Associate in Arts, Early Education

Associate in Arts, Early Childhood Education, 4.0 GPA

Grand Canyon University

Aug '18 – May '21

Bachelor of Science, Special Education and Elementary Education , 3.97 GPA

Experience

Litchfield Elementary School District #79

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School

Paraprofessional, Self-Contained Special Education

July ’19 – Current

 ● Provides emotional, social and academic instruction for students with disabilities for
students grade K-5
● Delivery of academic instruction, social/emotional instruction and services, and lesson
planning in all core content areas
● Conducts behavioral assessments and data collection for individualized behavior plans
● Applies the seven skills of Conscious Discipline
● Collects data as appropriate for skill acquisition and maintenance programs for academic
and behavioral IEP and 504 goals
● Uses CPI crisis methods used for nonviolent intervention

Reading Interventionist

July ’18 – May ‘19

● Academic instruction in reading for K-5 students in small group and one-on-one settings
● Three-tiered reading intervention planning and implementing in a K-5 setting
● Gave benchmark testing and progress monitoring bi-weekly and quarterly
● Lead whole class reading lesson planning and instruction by K-5 state standards

Marriott

Residence Inn

Guest Services Coordinator, Shift Supervisor

July ’15 – July ‘18

● Clerical, secretarial, and administrative services

● Provided customer care for guests both in person and by telephone
● Data processing and record keeping
● Worked closely with the site manager to determine policies and procedures

Skills and Training

● Current with special education laws and best practices

● Interpersonal and leadership skills
● Conscious Discipline
● CPI nonviolent crisis intervention experience and certification
● CPR certification
● First Aide certification