Erin Heinrichs
Port Coquitlam,BC
Summary
Dynamic educator with extensive experience working in the Coquitlam School District, specializing in programming for low-incidence students. Proven ability to collaborate with educators and leading teams to create effective accommodations. Skilled in communication, fostering inclusive environments, and enhancing student outcomes through targeted support and professional development initiatives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Inclusion Support Teacher
Coquitlam School District
09.2024 - Current
- Work as a district teacher that supports school based Learning Support and Service (LSS) teachers with complex situations
- Manage a caseload of nine schools
- Collaborate daily with LSS teachers and case managers to support the programming and inclusion of low-incidence students
- Navigate complex situations with classroom teachers and school councillors, helping them to support students with behaviour and attendance issues
- Consult with and advise school administrators with regards to how best support their most vulnerable learners
- Work with outside agencies, home teams, and families
- Present professional development sessions for teachers and EA’s and work with our Zone Coordinators and Assistant Superintendents
Learning Support and Service Teacher
Coquitlam School District
09.2019 - 06.2024
- Worked in Department Head role
- Managed and scheduled a team of Education Assistants, working alongside and helping them to implement programming for low-incidence students
- Transitioned new, low-incidence kindergarteners into the school as well as transitioning grade 5 students into middle school
- Organized school-wide literacy assessments, class reviews, and the class building process.
- Ran a “full service” Learning Support and Services model - taught English language learners, learning assistance, and case managed low-incidence students
- Provided whole class literacy instruction through the Heggerty Phonemic Awareness programme, by working alongside classroom teachers, and by running small, pull-out groups
- Worked with classroom teachers to assess the needs of the students in their classes and to determine how best to support them in more targeted ways such as literacy and numeracy groups
- Case managed and oversaw programming for low-incidence students
- Worked with a variety of low-incidence students such as children with autism, Down syndrome, and students who are deaf and hard of hearing.
- Supported families in seeking further assessment and diagnosis for their children
Middle & Elementary Classroom Teacher
Coquitlam School District
09.2010 - 06.2019
- Taught core classroom from primary to intermediate levels (grade 1-8)
- Incorporated differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs
- Established clear expectations for behavior, creating a respectful and inclusive classroom environment
- Planned lessons according to the principles of Universal Design for Learning
High School Teacher
Coquitlam School District
09.2004 - 06.2010
- Taught social studies 9-11, physical education 9-11, French 9 and 10, English 9, and Careers 10
- Supported diverse learners with individualized instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique needs
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Coached Field Hockey and Track & Field
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Kinetics, Geography, Education
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC04-2004
Skills
- Collaboration with educators & administrators
- Leading and teaching Education Assistants
- Communicating with caregivers and families
- Creating accomodations for vulnerable learners
- Programming for low-incidence students
- Working with adaptive assistive communication
Timeline
Inclusion Support Teacher
Coquitlam School District
09.2024 - Current
Learning Support and Service Teacher
Coquitlam School District
09.2019 - 06.2024
Middle & Elementary Classroom Teacher
Coquitlam School District
09.2010 - 06.2019
High School Teacher
Coquitlam School District
09.2004 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Human Kinetics, Geography, Education
University of British Columbia
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