Teacher School

Heather Spears

*** ******** **** ***** *************, West Virginia 25430

C: 863-***-****

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Summary

. Enthusiastic school teacher with superb leadership and communication

skills. Easily cultivates trusting and productive relationships with

students, parents, teachers and administration.

. Offers a strong educational background with more than 12 years of

teaching experience, dedicated to creating an atmosphere that is

stimulating and encouraging to all students.

. Enjoys using modern technology in the classroom.

Highlights

. Florida Teaching experience

. Christian and public schools background

. Understand curriculum map

. Calm under pressure

. Flexible and adaptive

. Standardized testing techniques

. Certified by the Florida League of Christian Schools

Accomplishments

Led a comprehensive after school enrichment program at St. Anthony Catholic

School.

E-team coordinator for grades 6-8th

Experience

Substitute Teacher

10/2012-06/2013

Frederick County Public Schools

. Managed classrooms of 23-25 students during the absence of assigned

teachers.

. Implemented a variety of teaching methods such as lectures,

discussions, and demonstrations.

. Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks

. Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them with

difficult subjects.

Teacher's Assistant

11/2011-07/2012

Gahanna, Ohio

. Assisted toddler 2 teacher with responsibilities of the classroom and

various settings.

. Encouraged parents to take an active role in their child's education

. Worked outside normal hours to be available to answer parent and

student questions.

Teacher

08/2010 to 08/2011

Harvest Preparatory School

Canal Winchester, Ohio

. Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects. Set

and communicated ground rules for the classroom based on respect and

personal responsibility. Tutored children individually and

coordinated with other staff members to plan and schedule team

meetings. Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum.

Teacher

08/2005-08/2010

Victory Christian Academy

Lakeland, Florida

. Observed and assessed student performance and kept thorough records of

progress of middle school students. Encouraged parents to take an

active role in their child's education. Strengthened parent teacher

and parent child communication by holding regular parent teacher

conferences. Tutored children individually and in small groups to help

them with difficult subjects.

Teacher

08/2002 to 08/2005

St. Anthony Catholic School

Lakeland, Florida

. Created lesson plans in accordance with state curriculum school wide

curriculum standards for middle school students. Differentiated

instruction according to student ability and skill level. Strengthened

parent teacher and parent child communication by holding regular

parent teacher conferences. Tutored children individually and in small

groups to help them with difficult subjects. Observed and assessed

student performance and kept through records of progress. Coordinated

E Team Competition, helped coach students on various economic terms.

Coordinated Science Fair for grades 6-8th.

Teacher

08/2000-08/2001

Auburndale Central

Lakeland, Florida

. Encouraged students to explore issues in their lives and in the world

around them.

. Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill

level. Took appropriate disciplinary measures when students

misbehaved. Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to

retain student interest and maximize learning. Encouraged parents to

take and active role in their child's education.

Education

Bachelor of Arts; Elementary Education 1999

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida

Coursework in early Childhood Development and Child Psychology

3.8 GPA

Summa Cum Laude

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