Dustin Howell
Apache Junction
Summary
Dynamic Special Needs Assistant Teacher at Great Hearts Archway Lincoln, adept at developing individualized education plans and implementing adaptive teaching strategies. Proven ability to foster student engagement and emotional support while ensuring IEP compliance. Strong relationship-building skills enhance collaboration with parents and educators, driving student success and well-being. Strong religious values, including mentoring young students not only through education, but also through religious and biblical beliefs. Mentoring my 6-year-old son through life journeys, traditional education, athletics, and most importantly, through my Church.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Assistant Teacher
Great Hearts Archway Lincoln
Chandler
07.2024 - 09.2025
- Developed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Planned and implemented lessons appropriate for each student's individual needs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of student performance in order to measure progress toward established goals.
- Collaborated with general education teachers to modify curriculum content and instruction methods as needed for special needs students.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Met with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
Shuttle Driver
San Tan Ford
Gilbert
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Transported passengers safely to various destinations within the service area.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the shuttle vehicle at all times.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch to report delays or issues encountered.
Service Provider/Business Agent
United Parcel Service, UPS
Tempe
10.1991 - 11.2022
- Managed package deliveries to ensure timely service for customers.
- Operated delivery vehicles in compliance with safety regulations.
- Advocated for union members during contract negotiations and grievance processes.
- Collaborated with management to address employee concerns and workplace issues.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and management to foster positive relations.
- Facilitated training sessions on labor rights and workplace safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge High School
Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ06-1990
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZSome College (No Degree) - Business
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZSome College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZSkills
- Flexible teaching methods
- Adaptive teaching strategies
- Student assessments
- Behavioral support
- Problem solving
- Parent liaison
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Social skills development
- Educational assistance
- IEP compliance
- Sensory integration techniques
- Life skills development
- Relationship building skills
- First aid and CPR
- Biblical studies
- Stress management
- Community outreach
- Student mentoring
- Parent engagement
- Youth mentoring
- Strong work ethic
- Fundraising strategies
- Crisis management
Affiliations
- Religion
- Musician
- Fatherhood
- Outdoorsman
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Poetry/writing music
Accomplishments
- being a father
- growing closer in my religion
- retiring at 50
- writing 5 songs and having 3 on the radio
- becoming a teacher
Timeline
Special Needs Assistant Teacher
Great Hearts Archway Lincoln
07.2024 - 09.2025
Shuttle Driver
San Tan Ford
11.2022 - 07.2024
Service Provider/Business Agent
United Parcel Service, UPS
10.1991 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Blue Ridge High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Yavapai College
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Glendale Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Similar Profiles
Ohana RosareOhana Rosare
Athenaeum Lead Teacher at Archway Classical Academy Cicero - Great HeartsAthenaeum Lead Teacher at Archway Classical Academy Cicero - Great Hearts
Christine LarsenChristine Larsen
ESS Lead Coordinator at Great Hearts Archway Cicero AcademyESS Lead Coordinator at Great Hearts Archway Cicero Academy
Julee LeathersJulee Leathers
Apprentice Teacher at Great Hearts - Archway Classical Academy - VeritasApprentice Teacher at Great Hearts - Archway Classical Academy - Veritas
Jaylan GalvanJaylan Galvan
Team Member at Kids EmpireTeam Member at Kids Empire
David GrabowskiDavid Grabowski
Journeyman Pipefitter/HVAC Installer at Interstate Mechanical CorporationJourneyman Pipefitter/HVAC Installer at Interstate Mechanical Corporation