Heather Peretz

• Instruct diverse array of technology based classes
  • Current classes include : Introduction to ADHD, Executive Functioning and Optimal School Functioning, Learning Centers for the Elementary Classroom: An iPad Lending Project,Twitter 101 for Educators, Quick Assessments in a 1:1 Environment, TransFORMative Assessment
• Participated in Intercounty Teachers Resource Center 2017Spring Online Course for Blended Learning Courses - 45 hrs of course work syncronous and asynchronous participation to create a course for NYPTI on Edmodo.

• 0.2 position
• Perform Assistive Technology evaluations
• Deliver assistive technology services
• Provide professional development for teachers working with students with AT devices
• Responsible for training parents of students with AT
• Develop inservice  courses to deliver AT training to teachers

Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Grade Resource Room Teacher, Seventh and Eighth ID English, Inclusion Social Studies, English and Science 

Achievements

• Presenter at Technology Academy & Superintendent's Conference Day Trainings
• Computer tutor and troubleshooter for staff
• Creator of Advisory Blog  http://AdvisorySMS.blogspot.com
• Co-chair of Shared Decision Making Committee  2011-12
• Member School Technology Committee 
• Integrated use of iPads into ID English Class to make reading fun and accessible
• Utilize and Coach others in use of Gradebook on Infinite Campus
• Provide informal/formal training to Special Education Department in use of new and current technology
• Maintain paperless records for all classes taught and digital notes for student access
• Compositor of Middleview School Newspaper
• Homework Center supervisor

First Grade Self-Contained Special Education Teacher; Third Grade Self-Contained Special Education Teacher 

Achievements

• Member Site Based Management Team
• Special Education IEP Computer Implementation School Team Leader
• Participated in Special Education IEP Goal Book Revision
• District Level Technology Committee member participated in technology curriculum revision

First Grade Dual Language Project Team Teacher; First Grade Teacher; Second Grade Team Teacher - Inclusion Model-Special Education; Second Grade Special Education Teacher

Achievements

• Technology Mentor/ Troubleshooter
•  Presented information and updates to the governing board regarding Bond Council and Technology Committee
•  Prepared and delivered presentation about dual language project planning to The Arizona Hispanic Administrators Association (AHSAA)              
• Participated in initial district technology curriculum writing & facilitated revision meetings
• Washington Elementary School District Bond Council and Technology committee member

• 27 credits completed in Reading to complete certification requirements

• 76 credits completed-Special Education, Technology, English as a Second Language
• Member of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

• Dean’s list Fall 1989 & Spring 1990
• 15 credits completed in Psychology

The Assistive Technology Certification (ATP) recognizes demonstrated competence in analyzing the needs of consumers with disabilities, assisting in the selection of appropriate assistive technology for the consumer’s needs, and providing training in the use of the selected device(s).