Cheryl Heldt
Henderson,NV
Summary
As a highly trained educator, I am passionate about working collaboratively with key stakeholders to promote educational equity for all students. I am a life-long learner who strives to provide engaging professional development, coaching, and mentoring to teachers, students, and family members through building a deep conceptual understanding of content. I am seeking new challenges to make positive educational changes throughout our communities in Nevada.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Third Grade Teacher
Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas
Henderson, NV
07.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to cover core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
- As the team lead, I collaborated with colleagues on planning lessons that addressed state standards for third grade level education.
- Integrated technology into the curriculum to enhance student engagement and understanding of topics covered in class.
- Coached First Lego League Robotics Team.
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Futuro Academy Public Charter School
Las Vegas, NV
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs in math and science.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and implement interdisciplinary units of study.
Technology Integration Specialist/Third Grade Lead Teacher
Mater Academy Of Nevada, Bonanza Campus
Las Vegas, NV
07.2017 - 06.2020
- Researched and implemented new computer science program for 600+ students, 2019-20.
- Lead 3rd Grade Teacher, 2017-19, Achieved 61% proficiency in math and 51% in ELA.
- Organized first schoolwide Multicultural Night and facilitated monthly trainings to parents to support their children at home.
Third, Fourth Grade, and Technolgy Teacher
Huntsville City Schools, Sonnie Hereford Elem.
Huntsville, AL
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Effectively taught coding to over 500 K-5 students.
- Promoted conceptua understanding in math and science.
- Coordinated four school-wide Family Math Nights, building positive school-to-family partnerships.
Title I School Support Coordinator
Montana Office of Public Instruction
Helena, MT
09.2007 - 06.2014
- Organized, facilitated, and presented at school support trainings for teachers and administrators in rural areas.
- Collected, managed, and organized data and reconfigured it into manageable reports.
Education
English Language Acquisition And Development
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV05-2018
Master of Arts - Teaching Mathematics
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA07-2017
Graduate Certificate in Family Literacy
Penn State World Campus
University Park, PA05-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR06-1986
Skills
- Technology Integration
- Problem-Based Learning
- Family Engagement
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- First Lego League Robotics Rising All-Star Award
- Nevada Succeeds InspirED Global Fellow, Inaugural Design Team, researched and collaborated toward toward shaping effective educational policy initiatives
- Fund for Teachers Innovation Circles Grant
- 2019 Fund for Teachers Fellow
- TFA PD Scholarship, The Art of Coaching, 2018
- Engineering is Elementary (EiE) Scholarship, 2016
- Michelson ExxonMobile Teacher Academy, 2015
- Alabama Math, Science, and Technology Initiative (AMSTI) Professional Learning Committee, 2014-2015
- Successfully wrote eight STEM grants totaling $8,855 and $11,522 in 20 Donors Choose projects.
Timeline
Third Grade Teacher
Coral Academy Of Science Las Vegas
07.2022 - Current
Fourth and Fifth Grade Teacher
Futuro Academy Public Charter School
07.2020 - 06.2022
Technology Integration Specialist/Third Grade Lead Teacher
Mater Academy Of Nevada, Bonanza Campus
07.2017 - 06.2020
Third, Fourth Grade, and Technolgy Teacher
Huntsville City Schools, Sonnie Hereford Elem.
08.2014 - 06.2017
Title I School Support Coordinator
Montana Office of Public Instruction
09.2007 - 06.2014
English Language Acquisition And Development
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Master of Arts - Teaching Mathematics
Mount Holyoke College
Graduate Certificate in Family Literacy
Penn State World Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
University of Oregon
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