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Kathryn Heckert

PDS I

Missoula, MT Region 2 Region Clark Fork School

Director (406) 728-3395

Contact via Email

Miles willing to travel

Time of day

Both

Schedule Availability

Both

Primary Language

English

Training Language(s)

Trainer Credentials

I am a ECE teacher and Center Director with 20 years of experience.
I have a strong background in writing and implementing IEP goals for students with a wide variety of special needs including cognitive delays, speech/ language delays, autism, physical/occupational therapy needs, and emotional/behavioral needs, as well as administering and maintaining assessments on the progress of each child using data to differentiate instruction.
I have experience as a Child Care Director, focusing on maintaining the operations a childcare center which include ensuring a safe and educational environment for our young children, complying with all state licensing regulations, managing teaching teams, developing curricula in coordination with teachers, and communicating with parents.
I am also a Coach/Mentor skilled in Practice Based Coaching where I provide on-going coaching for education staff and supporting effective teaching strategies in the classroom.

Age Group Expertise

Infants (0 through 18 months) Toddlers (19 through 35 months) Preschoolers (36 months through entry to school)

Knowledge Base Content Area

Child development
Environmental Design
Professionalism

Approved To Teach

None of the above

Additional Training

Foundations for Trainers

Higher Education

Associates Degree

Central Wyoming College

Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree

The University of Montana

Elementary Education

Additional Credentials

First Aid-CPR combined

HSI

Pediatric First Aid CPR AED for Child/Infant/Adult