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Work History
Education
Skills
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Leadershipandmentoring
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Heather Andrew

Tulsa,OK

Summary

Experienced Pre-K teacher with a strong passion for creating a dynamic and stimulating learning environment. Skilled in designing engaging lesson plans that promote active participation and foster a love for learning. Committed to guiding students towards achieving academic milestones through the use of innovative teaching techniques. Demonstrated expertise in effectively managing classroom dynamics and developing comprehensive curriculum that meets the needs of diverse learners. Seeking an opportunity to contribute education and experience to the early education community within a creative and collaborative setting.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Union Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Developed afterschool programs and enhanced learning for socially underdeveloped students. Darnaby Diggers and Yoga.

Wonder Coach/Social Media

Fairy Dust Teaching
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Collaborate on social media and blog content.
  • Host and facilitate monthly training sessions for early childhood teachers around the world. Training is based off research and experience in the classroom.
  • Training content includes, writing in the Pre-k classroom, relationships with families, Loose Parts, and classroom management.

Teacher

Union Public Schools
09.2011 - 01.2018
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Authentically assessed children by using the gold Teaching Strategies database to track student growth
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by creating purposeful invitations to play and explore, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.

Lead Teacher

Community Action Project
07.2008 - 09.2011
  • Lead teacher for one year in a three-year-old classroom and spent the next two years as a lead teacher in a 4-year-old classroom
  • Created lesson plans, set purposeful invitations to play, collaborate with team on best practices

Education

Elementary Education - Early Childhood Education

Oral Roberts University
Tulsa, Oklahoma
01.2008

Skills

  • Innovative curriculum development
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Mentor and motivate fellow teachers
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Parental involvement
  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking

Accomplishments

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Leadershipandmentoring

  • Mentored three student teachers
  • Invited speaker at the Jenks/Union Writing Institute
  • Invited speaker at Oral Roberts University’s Literacy Conference
  • Invited speaker at Sean Covey’s Leader in Me Conference
  • Collaboratively presented in Union’s Teacher Institute
  • Lead Union’s Pre-k Professional Development

Certification

Certificate 1, 2, 3

Timeline

Teacher

Union Public Schools
08.2020 - 05.2024

Wonder Coach/Social Media

Fairy Dust Teaching
02.2018 - 08.2020

Teacher

Union Public Schools
09.2011 - 01.2018

Lead Teacher

Community Action Project
07.2008 - 09.2011

Elementary Education - Early Childhood Education

Oral Roberts University

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