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Heather Allman

Huntingtown,MD

Summary

Dynamic professional with a rich background spanning teaching, design, and engineering management. Excelled at St. Peter the Rock by adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles, enhancing student performance. Proven ability in motivating teams, managing projects within budget, and improving software efficiency. Skilled in high school math and fostering engaging work environments.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Math Teacher

St. Peter the Rock
08.2021 - Current
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Adapted teaching style to accommodate diverse learning needs, resulting in improved academic performance for all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
  • Implemented data-driven instruction by analyzing student performance data to inform lesson planning and differentiation strategies.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, fostering a supportive home-school partnership.

Religion Teacher

Jesus the Divine Word
04.2020 - Current

Interior Designer

Hesabootique
02.2003 - 03.2015
  • Selected and sourced materials, furniture, and accessories for aesthetically pleasing spaces.
  • Managed budgets and timelines effectively to deliver projects on schedule and within budget constraints.
  • Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections, and textile presentations.
  • Conducted site visits and meetings with clients to gather necessary information for successful project execution.
  • Balanced aesthetics with functionality by choosing appropriate materials, finishes, and furnishings that met client needs.

Engineering Manager

ARINC
12.2000 - 06.2002
  • Led cross-functional teams for successful product development, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
  • Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
  • Reviewed technical documentation for accuracy, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Managed risk assessments during project planning phases, proactively mitigating potential issues before they arose during execution stages.

Director of Operations

USI
11.1999 - 11.2000
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to assess team progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance for continuous improvement.
  • Mentored and coached team members to foster productive and engaging work environment.

Software Developer and Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin
01.1995 - 10.1999
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on tight deadlines.
  • Enhanced user experience through designing and implementing user-friendly interfaces.
  • Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
  • Updated old code bases to modern development standards, improving functionality.
  • Optimized application performance by conducting regular code reviews and refactoring when necessary.
  • Participated in software field testing to verify performance of developed projects.

Unix and IBM System Administrator

Supercomputing Research Center
02.1992 - 09.1995
  • Supported the implementation of new technologies by providing technical expertise and training to colleagues as needed.
  • Simplified troubleshooting processes by creating detailed documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
  • Provisioned new software and hardware for use, following established security policies.
  • Managed user access rights to maintain a high level of information security while ensuring appropriate levels of accessibility for authorized personnel.
  • Managed onboarding and offboarding of employees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
05-1994

Skills

  • Adapting to different learning styles
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Motivating and encouraging
  • Student performance evaluations
  • Teaching algebra
  • High school math
  • Teaching geometry
  • Algebra I and II
  • Trigonometry

Timeline

Math Teacher

St. Peter the Rock
08.2021 - Current

Religion Teacher

Jesus the Divine Word
04.2020 - Current

Interior Designer

Hesabootique
02.2003 - 03.2015

Engineering Manager

ARINC
12.2000 - 06.2002

Director of Operations

USI
11.1999 - 11.2000

Software Developer and Engineering Manager

Lockheed Martin
01.1995 - 10.1999

Unix and IBM System Administrator

Supercomputing Research Center
02.1992 - 09.1995

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland, College Park
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