Geoffrey Heppenheimer
Sag Harbor,NY
Summary
Dedicated Elementary Classroom Teacher with current NYS teaching certificate. Bringing 4 years' experience at the elementary level. Driven to help all students excel.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Oysterponds Union Free School District
09.2020 - Current
- Adapted a classroom to learning in a global pandemic
- Delivered diverse instruction in person and online
- Revised curriculum to meet student needs
- Maintained a positive co-teaching relationship
- Conferenced remotely with parents frequently about student needs and progress throughout the year.
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East Hampton Union Free School District
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Set up and maintained a 6th grade classroom
- Worked collaboratively with the 6th grade team
- Devised comprehensive instruction to meet the needs of all learners
- Utilized classroom technology to enhance instruction
- Conferenced with parents frequently about student needs and progress throughout the year.
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East Hampton Union Free School District
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Co-managed diverse inclusion 4th grade classroom
- Coordinated with grade level team in order to design cohesive instruction
- Refined instruction with support from reading and math specialists
- Supported ELL students with guidance from ENL staff
- Provided special education services for students with IEPs.
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Amagansett Union Free School District
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Set up and decorated a Kindergarten classroom with age appropriate resources
- Interacted collaboratively with classroom TA and support staff
- Created detailed weekly lesson plans for classroom instruction
- Communicated student expectations to parents on Open School Night
- Conducted diagnostic reading assessments (F&P) to determine student’s reading levels.
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East Hampton Union Free School District
05.2017 - 10.2017
- Planned and implemented literacy instruction for a 4th grade general education classroom
- Facilitated communication between students using book clubs
- Worked cooperatively with ENL staff to support learning for ELL students
- Discussed teaching strategies and patterns of student learning with grade level team
- Assessed and analyzed student knowledge of spelling and academic vocabulary
- Conducted diagnostic reading assessments (F&P) to determine student’s reading levels.
Student Teacher
East Hampton Union Free School District
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Designed lessons that follow directly from common core standards
- Utilized a wide range of instructional strategies to meet student needs
- Engaged students in collaborative projects and activities
- Guided students in literacy instruction using small groups
- Analyzed students patterns of learning from student assessments
- Collaborated with my grade level team to refine instructional strategies.
Paraprofessional
Child Development Center of the Hamptons
07.2010 - 06.2016
- Directly supported a wide range of students: Students with social-emotional needs, Students with autism, Students with academic deficiency, Students with defiant and/or violent behavior
- Experienced a wide range of grade levels (1-5)
- Executed behavior plan for a specified student
- Accompanied student to related service
- Implemented token board as a reinforcer for student’s daily goals
- Provided support during academics as well as social times when necessary
- Fulfilled a Teacher’s Aide role when student was absent or working with another professional.
Education
M.S. Childhood Education, SpEd Certification -
Long Island University
Riverhead, NYB.S. Environmental Science -
Trinity College
Hartford, ConnecticutH.S Diploma -
The Ross School
East Hampton, NYSkills
- Student Development
- Inclusive Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Learning Disabilities
- Special Education
- Small Group Instruction
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Student Rapport
Certification
Certified in NYS for General Education 1-6 and Students with Disabilities 1-6
Affiliations
- Technology
- Chess
- School Garden
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Oysterponds Union Free School District
09.2020 - Current
Leave Replacement
East Hampton Union Free School District
09.2019 - 04.2020
Leave Replacement
East Hampton Union Free School District
04.2019 - 06.2019
Leave Replacement
Amagansett Union Free School District
09.2018 - 10.2018
Leave Replacement
East Hampton Union Free School District
05.2017 - 10.2017
Student Teacher
East Hampton Union Free School District
09.2016 - 12.2016
Paraprofessional
Child Development Center of the Hamptons
07.2010 - 06.2016
M.S. Childhood Education, SpEd Certification -
Long Island University
B.S. Environmental Science -
Trinity College
H.S Diploma -
The Ross School
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