Heather
Anderson
Dunellen, NJ 08812
*************@*****.***
Objective
To utilize my organizational skills and experience as a teacher in a positive way that will help to provide support and education for all. Experienced
Special Education Math Teacher- McGinnis Middle School Perth Amboy, NJ - 2001-Present
Accomplishments
● Teacher of the Handicapped certified (Highly Qualified- Math)
● Member of the curriculum team which helped create IEP goals
● Member of the district wide curriculum committee for textbook selection.
● Creator of the district wide middle school benchmarks.
● Provided hands on education with manipulatives.
● Differentiated instruction to educate students on various cognitive levels using Project Based Learning.
● Regularly and effectively maintained parent communications.
● Technical skills include: Microsoft office, TIENET, SMART Notebook, Infinite Campus, Crosspointe, Safari, Ipads in the classroom, Mac, PC, Google Classrooms, nearpod, Zoom, and more.
● Provided PARCC training and tutoring
Student Activities Coordinator -, McGinnis Middle School Perth Amboy, NJ 08812 - 2019-2020
Accomplishments
● Coordinated all student activities for the school with students, staff, administrators and the community
● Created and managed the School Store
● Maintained accounting for school store and Managed Inventory Behavior Interventionist / House Leader -, McGinnis Middle School Perth Amboy, NJ 08812 - 2016-2020
Accomplishments
● Head of the first step response team when behavior infractions occur.
● Event coordinator for school wide activities with students, staff, administrators and parents.
● Created a positive reinforcement and rewards system to motivate student learning, promote self esteem, and increase attendance rates.
● Lead staff meetings on a monthly basis.
Etsy Shop Owner -, Lena Bena Creations
Perth Amboy, NJ 08812 - 2019-present
Accomplishments
● Advertising on Social Media
● Maintaining Good client relationships
● Flexibility to meet customers personalized requests
● Maintained accounting for business.
EDUCATION
Kean University
Post Baccalaureate Special Education - 2001-2004
● TOH certified K-12
● GPA 3.3
Ramapo College of NJ
B.A. Marketing - 1996-1999
● GPA 2.79