Heather Sparks
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Educational professional with a talent for organization, enacting and editing procedures; refining and implementing teaching concepts and learning strategies. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes in the classroom. Proven history of fostering individual, team, student, and administrative objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Math Teacher
JH Williams Middle School
Abbeville, LA
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
Substitute Teacher
Lafayette Parish School Board
Lafayette, LA
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Para-Educator
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette , LA
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Obtained and maintained certification to administer federal and state testing.
Assistant Manager
English Color & Supply
Lufkin, TX
05.2011 - 07.2017
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Managed over 25 customer calls per day.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashford University
San Diego, CA02.2019
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational ability
- Problem-solving skills
- Literacy skills
- Team collaboration
- Smartboard operation
- Lesson Planning
Timeline
Middle School Math Teacher
JH Williams Middle School
08.2021 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Lafayette Parish School Board
09.2020 - 05.2021
Para-Educator
South Louisiana Community College
09.2018 - 02.2020
Assistant Manager
English Color & Supply
05.2011 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Ashford University