Gerri N. Hevalow
Sicklerville,New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LLI / BSI Instructor
Sovereign Avenue School
09.2023 - Current
- Instruct 1st and 3rd reading and math grade students using Fountas and Pinnell, i-Ready,and Savaas online learning platforms in addition to educating students in traditional, face-to-face settings.
- Improve student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials in reading and math
- Boost student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Empower parents as partners in their child''s education by maintaining open lines of communication and offering resources for at-home support.
- Evaluate student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Track student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Implement research-based instructional practices to increase overall reading proficiency levels within the classroom.
- Assess students'' progress regularly in reading and math through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Provide constructive feedback on student work through regular conferences, written comments, and rubric-based evaluations that supported ongoing improvement efforts.
Elementary School Teacher
Chelsea Heights Elementary School
09.2002 - 06.2023
- Foster students’ commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes and current events.
- Demonstrate a continued commitment to teaching through full participation in the educational community.
- Develop and deliver engaging lectures and interactive activities to students through implementation of the Core Content Standards.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise course content and course materials.
- Leadership Team: Collaborate with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students including Core Curriculum Standards and quarterly benchmark assessments through weekly PLC's and monthly District Leadership ASP meetings.
- District PLC: Collaborate with administration on establishing an academic track for students to achieve academic growth.
- Guide students in using technology to support educational research through the STEM program.
- Monitor students’ academic progress and assist/mentor students who are struggling academically.
- Convene and lead a multi-discipline committee to address sustainability in grade-level operations.
- Collaborate with administration and team of faculty to develop an after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
Academic Tutor
Tailored Tutoring
10.2016 - Current
- Assist in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.
- Collaborate with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Educate students on strategies for effective studying, note taking and test taking.
- Help students prepare for routine and standardized tests, including college entrance exams.
- Integrate technology into sessions to further enhance student learning.
Educator
South Main Street Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2002
- Developed academic lessons in line with the curriculum requirements of the New Jersey Core Content Standards.
- Fostered students’ commitment to lifelong learning by connecting lesson activities to broader themes and current events.
- Developed and delivered engaging lectures and interactive activities to students to achieve academic growth.
- Wrote course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
- Guided students in using technology to support educational research.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2011
Bachelor of Arts - Literature/Language
Stockton University
Pomona, New Jersey1993
Skills
- Personable and approachable
- Course planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum development
- Clear communicator of complex ideas
- Organized and detailed
- STEM trained
- District PLC's: Intervention, District Data, Math Curriculum, Summer Task Force-Intervention, Standards Based Grading
- Leadership Team (Chelsea Heights School)
Accomplishments
- Leadership Team (Chelsea Heights School)
- District PLC - Interventions
- District PLC - District Data
- Writing Curriculum Team - Math
- Summer Task Force Team - Interventions
- Standards Based Grading Team- Chelsea Heights School
- Teacher of the Year 2022-2023
- Teacher of the Year 2006-2007
- Teacher of the Year 2002-2003
Timeline
LLI / BSI Instructor
Sovereign Avenue School
09.2023 - Current
Academic Tutor
Tailored Tutoring
10.2016 - Current
Elementary School Teacher
Chelsea Heights Elementary School
09.2002 - 06.2023
Educator
South Main Street Elementary School
09.1999 - 06.2002
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Drexel University
Bachelor of Arts - Literature/Language
Stockton University
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