Heather MacKnight

To attain a position in which I can utilize my skills and experience in the Education and Social Service fields. 13 years in Human and Social Services with adults, children, and families. Worked in a variety of settings including group homes, day programs, public and private schools, inclusion and self-contained classrooms, and on-call.

Educational Paraprofessional - Seekonk High School

(2023-01)

Associate Teacher - East Bay Community Action Program/Head Start - 450 Main St. Warren, RI

(2014-01 - 2020-12)

Special Education Paraprofessional - Atlantis Charter School - 35 Park St. Fall River, MA

(2012-09 - 2014-12)

Behavior Therapist - Sargent Rehabilitation - 800 Quaker Lane Warwick, RI 02888

(2004-04 - 2004-12)

Working with school aged children in self contained classrooms

Program Manager/ Team Supervisor - Trudeau Center - 1345 Post Rd. Warwick, RI

(2002-08 - 2004-04)

Managing a group home for four gentlemen with a variety of different needs.

• Providing case management
• On-call weekends
• Hiring and training staff
• Fostering community relationships

Behavior Therapist - East Providence School Dept. - 11 Burnside Dr. Riverside, RI

(2000-09 - 2002-08)

Working with school-aged students in both inclusion and self-contained classrooms.

• IEP input

Developmental Specialist - Alternatives Unlimited Inc. - 1 Main St. Whitensville, MA

(1994-04 - 2000-08)

Working with adults in a day program setting.

• Teaching daily living skills
• Fostering community involvement and relationships
• Writing individual support plans
• Case management

MAT - Special Education K-12 - Moreland University (2026-01)

Teacher Certification - ELA 9-12 - Moreland University (2026-01)

Bachelor's of Arts and Science - Psychology and English - Bridgewater State College (1998-01)

Study Abroad Program - BA in English - Manchester Metro. University (1997-01 - 1997-01)

Bachelor's - Culinary Arts and Hospitality - Johnson and Wales University (2006-01)