Emily Heffernan
Coppell,TX
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects and fields. Effectively keeps classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Builds strong rapport with students, parents, and fellow educators. Utilizes technology and creativity to develop lessons.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Student Teacher
Bishop Mussio Catholic Elementary School
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed and taught differentiated lessons for 1st grade students
- Effectively used classroom management skills
- Developed strong rapport with students and their parents through effective communication
- Designed and taught Theology/Religion lessons relating to the Saints, charisms of the Catholic Church, and the Sacraments
- Attended and provided feedback during Parent Teacher Conferences
- Created several art installations and projects used for bulletin displays and for classroom lessons
Marketing and Social Media Intern
Sycamore Youth Center
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Responsible for various social media and marketing platforms
- Community outreach in the Steubenville area by creating newsletters, presentations, posters, photos, and videos
- Strategized web design for a more user-friendly site
- Worked with students to create content featured on the Sycamore website and other platforms
- Worked events capturing photos for endorsement and fundraising of the Sycamore Youth Center
Iraq GAP Research Teaching Fellowship
Mar Qardakh International Catholic School
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Spent 2 weeks at Mar Qardakh Catholic International IB School in Erbil, Iraq
- Created and instructed lessons following IB (International Baccalaureate) curriculum for students of all age
- Created travel documentaries recounting my experiences which were used in the GAP Experimental Trial showcased at the Abilene Convention in June of 2023
- Learned customs and traditions of Iraqi culture
- Participated in a three month preparation study for effective assimilation into Iraq
- Met and worked with the ArchBishop of Erbil to discuss goals of the research study
Summer Camp Counselor
The Pines Catholic Camp
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Summer camp counselor for three consecutive summers at The Pines
- Lead small group discussions regarding the faith
- Faith role model
- Engagement in camp-related activities, positive attitude, and helping elementary, middle, and high school-aged children develop confidence in life skills.
- Responsible for teaching the Catholic mission of the camp.
Pyrography Class Instructor
Sycamore Youth Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Instructed a weekly pyrography class for middle school through high school students
- Provided detailed instruction on the art of wood burning in a safe and kinesthetic fashion
- Adept in behavior management and classroom facilitation
Student Teacher, Preschool
West Pugliese Elementary School
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed and taught lessons for preschool students between the ages of 3-5
- Incorporated technology into instruction
- Became familiarized with IEP’s and attended IEP meetings
- Developed learning labs that supported social skills and communication for students
- Conducted a 7 week long EdTPA assessment to provide differentiated instruction for students in English Language Arts and to progress monitor
- Participated in Professional Development Days and attended and helped with extracurricular school functions
English and Language Arts Tutor
East Garfield Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked one-on-one with first grade students to build skills in literacy, phonics, and writing abilities
- Weekly facilitated assessments of progress utilizing ELA curriculum
Canvassing Team Leader
Susan B Anthony List
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Canvassing team lead for twenty employees
- Responsible for training new canvassers, transportation of employees, assigning neighborhoods, and communication with supervisors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Minor in Theology
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH12.2023
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Student rapport
Leadership
Center for Leadership- Steubenville, OH
August 2019-Spring 2023
- Selected to participate in Franciscan University’s premier leadership program based on prior record of academic and other achievements, including proven leadership abilities
- This four-year co-curricular program fosters virtues, imparts knowledge and cultivates practical skills essential for effective, lifelong Christian leadership. The seminar format focused on a wide range of related topics from unique giftedness and vocation to magnanimity and devotion to service
- Action-oriented agenda required participants to be proactive in applying leadership skills on campus and beyond
Franciscan Student Government Austrian Consul- Gaming, Austria
January 2022- May 2022
- Weekly meetings oriented around planning and organizing events for the student body in Austria
- Events included the integration of Austrian culture through programming
- Established timely communication with the Franciscan government on the main campus
Peer Mentor Program- Steubenville, OH
January 2023-December 2023
- Mentor to freshmen education majors
- Weekly one-on-one meetings with Mentee’s to support and navigate their needs within the program
Mission Laredo Core Leader- Laredo, Texas
July 2023
- Core leader for a group of twelve highschoolers through St. Ann Catholic Parish
- As a group, we restored and rebuilt a parish hall for an impoverished church near the border
- Lead small group discussions regarding the faith
- Built rapport with group members
Certification
Google Level 1 Certified
EdTPA Early Childhood Assessment
Timeline
First Grade Student Teacher
Bishop Mussio Catholic Elementary School
10.2023 - 12.2023
Student Teacher, Preschool
West Pugliese Elementary School
08.2023 - 10.2023
Iraq GAP Research Teaching Fellowship
Mar Qardakh International Catholic School
03.2023 - 05.2023
Pyrography Class Instructor
Sycamore Youth Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
English and Language Arts Tutor
East Garfield Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Canvassing Team Leader
Susan B Anthony List
09.2021 - 12.2022
Marketing and Social Media Intern
Sycamore Youth Center
08.2021 - 04.2023
Summer Camp Counselor
The Pines Catholic Camp
05.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Minor in Theology
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Google Level 1 Certified
EdTPA Early Childhood Assessment
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