Evelyn Hefner
Saratoga Springs,NY
Summary
Experienced, compassionate and dynamic teacher with a life-long love of learning and sharing ideas. Creative, calm, reliable, patient and innovative, with a passion for children's literature and the natural world.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Saratoga Springs City School District
08.2015 - 07.2023
- Created a rich, creative and supportive classroom environment for diverse students.
- Integrated hands on, inquiry-based projects with all content areas to make learning meaningful and fun.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers and administrators to support all learners, both academically and with social-emotional needs.
Lake Avenue Elementary Science Lab Co-Founder
Saratoga Springs City School District
05.2013 - 08.2015
- As a full time volunteer teacher, designed and built a science lab classroom for grades K-5.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to design and teach hands-on science lessons to supplement the curriculum.
- Integrated science journals and poetry into science lessons.
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
08.1998 - 07.2000
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing targeted literacy strategies in daily lesson plans.
- Cultivated a love of learning within students by creating an inviting atmosphere that encouraged curiosity and exploration.
Education
Masters in Education - Masters in Science Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Education Studies
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs05.1997
Skills
Expertise in children's literature, Pre-K - YA
Activity Coordination
Special Education
Inquiry-based learning
Small Group Instruction
Innovative lesson planning
Certification
* Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), NYS Professional Certificate
* Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), NYS Professional Certificate
Timeline
5th Grade Classroom Teacher
Saratoga Springs City School District
08.2015 - 07.2023
Lake Avenue Elementary Science Lab Co-Founder
Saratoga Springs City School District
05.2013 - 08.2015
2nd Grade Classroom Teacher
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
08.1998 - 07.2000
Masters in Education - Masters in Science Education
Lesley University
Bachelor of Science - Education Studies
Skidmore College
* Early Childhood Education (Birth-Grade 2), NYS Professional Certificate
* Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), NYS Professional Certificate
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