Angela Heron
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Lenexa,KS
3
years of professional experience
Certification:
State of Kansas Professional Educator's License - Elementary Education (PRK-6), issued by the State Board of Education, February 2026
State of North Carolina Professional Educator's License - Elementary Education (K-6), issued by the State Board of Education, July 2024
Dedicated educator with proven success at Holy Trinity Catholic School and Jackson Day School, excelling in classroom management and differentiated instruction. Demonstrated commitment to whole child education in mind, body, spirit, and parent-teacher collaboration, fostering significant improvements in student engagement and learning outcomes.
Work History
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
1 Year 3 Months- Designed standards-aligned literacy, math, and science lessons for diverse 1st grade learners.
- Integrated faith-based values, prayer, and Catholic teachings into daily classroom activities.
- Differentiated instruction to support varied reading levels, learning styles, and classroom needs.
- Managed classroom routines, behavior expectations, and smooth transitions to maintain productive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress using formative data and adjusted instruction to address skill gaps.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, involving them in their child''s education and fostering a supportive home-school partnership.
- Coordinated with grade-level staff to align curriculum, share strategies, and support student success.
New Teacher Mentor
3 Months- Coached new teacher on classroom management, lesson planning, and instructional best practices.
- Observed classroom instruction and delivered actionable feedback to strengthen teaching effectiveness.
- Modeled curriculum implementation and differentiated strategies for diverse learner needs.
- Supported onboarding process by guiding new staff member through school policies, routines, and expectations.
- Advised new staff member on communication practices, classroom culture, and instructional consistency.
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
1 Year 9 Months- Implemented classroom management strategies that maintained a structured yet nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Provided individualized support for struggling learners, fostering a growth mindset and boosting confidence in their abilities through catering to their diverse needs.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions aimed at reinforcing academic concepts and helping individual students achieve their full potential based on assessment data and progress in current classroom units.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and improve teaching effectiveness.
- Developed positive relationships with parents, communicating regularly about student progress and classroom happenings.
Leader of Spring Extracurricular Clubs
4 Months- Created and led after-school "Board Game Club" with students of grades K-5 to promote critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, teamwork of collaboration and communication, as well as building interpersonal relationships with peers.
- Created and led after-school "Comic Book Club" with students of grades K-5 to promote sharing of a particular interest with peers and creativity in authoring/illustrating personal comics.
- Designed and facilitated eleven weeks of club material conducive to student engagement, participation, and enjoyment.
- Cultivated a positive and creative learning environment of diverse ages and fostered student relationships based on similar interests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
- magna cum laude graduate
- 3.78 GPA
- NCAA Division II Women's Lacrosse Athlete (2019-2023)
- Conference Carolina's Student-Athlete Academic All Conference Honors
- NCAA Division II Athletic Director's Association Academic Achievement Award
- Representative of Belmont Abbey Women's Lacrosse in Conference Carolina's SAAC (Student Athletic Advisory Committee)
Skills
Whole Child Education - Mind
Body
& Spirit
Classroom Management
Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Plan Development
Growth Mindset
Parent-teacher Collaboration
Timeline
New Teacher Mentor
Holy Trinity Catholic School
08.2026 - CurrentRead More
1st Grade Elementary Teacher
Holy Trinity Catholic School
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Leader of Spring Extracurricular Clubs
Jackson Day School
01.2025 - 05.2025Read More
2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
Jackson Day School
08.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Belmont Abbey College
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
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