Boyd Heffernan

• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
• Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
• Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
• Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
• Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
• Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
• Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
• Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
• Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
• Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
• Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.
• Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
• Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
• Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
• Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
• Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
• Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
• Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
• Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive learning technologies into lesson plans.
• Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
• Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
• Spearheaded mentorship program for at-risk students, contributing to improved academic and behavioral outcomes.
• Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

• Implemented effective behavior management strategies, resulting in improved student focus and participation.
• Developed a positive classroom environment, fostering collaboration and respect among students.
• Contributed to curriculum development initiatives, ensuring alignment with state standards and relevance to modern contexts.
• Provided instructional support to students with special needs through differentiated instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique requirements.
• Implemented prepared lesson plans in established classrooms.
• Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
• Facilitated group projects that encouraged teamwork, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking abilities among students.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
• Home room reaching and guidance duties.
• Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Inquiry Studies.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualised plans as part of an integrated classroom.
• Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
• Completed and filed daily records for classroom activities, including reflective practices, attendance logs and progress reports.
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.

• Assisted in the development of new blends, contributing to product innovation and expanding company offerings.
• Performed troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and sanitation procedures.
• Enhanced coffee flavor profiles by implementing precise roasting techniques and adjusting roast levels.
• Communicated to manufacturing partners and monitored machine performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Completed deliveries and packaging to ensure compliance with business and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Handled day-to-day running of dispatch, deliveries and packing ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Developed special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Completed minor preventative maintenance and mechanical repairs on equipment.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving Dispatch and Delivery issues.

• Oversaw daily cafe operations to maintain smooth workflow in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
• Delivered excellent customer service experiences by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
• Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers' expectations and provide superior service.
• Established a welcoming atmosphere, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the cafe.
• Secured daily cash by verifying totals and making nightly deposits.
  • Trained cafe employees to consistently exceed customers expectations and provide superior service.
  • Forecasted demand and scheduled employees effectively to handle coverage needs.
  • Taught servers and cashiers to promote high-profit products and capitalise on cross-selling opportunities.
  • Filled in for absent employees in any positioning cafe, keeping operations efficient even when short-handed.
  • Handled business administration functions such as payroll, cash register counting and supply ordering.
  • Built loyal account base and long-term business relationships with cafe and corporate accounts.

• Served as a mentor for new teachers in the social science department, providing guidance with lesson planning and classroom management techniques.
• Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians to encourage active participation in their child''s education.
• Implemented project-based learning activities to help students apply social science concepts to real-world situations and develop problem-solving skills.
• Maintained a positive classroom environment that fostered respect, collaboration, and open communication among students.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
• Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organisation.
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives in Humanities, English and Wellbeing.
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
• Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
• Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualised plans as part of integrated classroom.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
• Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualised lesson plans focused on areas of improvement.

• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centred learning.
• Collaborated with parents of at-risk students to increase comprehensive and long-term success.
• Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
• Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects for Inquiry Studies.
• Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
• Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities.
• Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualised plans as part of an integrated classroom.
• Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
• Completed and filed daily records for classroom activities, including reflective practices, attendance logs and progress reports.
• Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.