Heather Briscoe
Garden City
Summary
Professional educator experienced in developing engaging, standards-aligned curriculum and fostering collaborative learning environments that support student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and using formative assessment to guide instruction. Known for reliability, flexibility, and strong collaboration with colleagues and families to support diverse learners.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Wayne-Westland Community Schools
Westland, MI
08.2016 - Current
- Dedicated, student-centered educator experienced in supporting early elementary learners through engaging, standards-aligned instruction. Skilled in building positive classroom communities, using formative assessment, and promoting literacy and critical thinking.
Teacher/GSRP Coordinator
Tipton Academy
Garden City, Mi
08.2013 - Current
- Create lessons and hands on activities, adapt lessons for students with IEP’s, maintain assessments, facilitate conferences and implement a positive behavior management.
- Responsible for communicating with families, reviewing applications and enrolling families. Over see a developmental screening and school spelling bee. Worked the latchkey and summer camp programs.
Teacher
Washtenaw County Head Start
Ypsilanti, Mi
08.2006 - 06.2013
- Developed multiage lesson plans for 3 and 4 year olds, created ILP and IEP goals, maintained developmental checklist and files, conducted home visits and conferences, managed a three person teaching team.
Education
Master of Education - Integrated Curriculum-Literacy FOS
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN03-2026
Early Childhood Endorsement - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Mi06-2009
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Group Minors
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Mi04-2004
Skills
- Michigan State Standards Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Formative and Summative Assessment
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
Certification
- Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate, May 2024 K-5 all subjects; K-8 all subjects in a self-contained classroom, ZA endorsement
Timeline
Teacher
Wayne-Westland Community Schools
08.2016 - Current
Teacher/GSRP Coordinator
Tipton Academy
08.2013 - Current
Teacher
Washtenaw County Head Start
08.2006 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science in Education - Elementary Group Minors
Western Michigan University
Master of Education - Integrated Curriculum-Literacy FOS
American College of Education
Early Childhood Endorsement - Early Childhood Education
Eastern Michigan University
HONORS
Middle and High School Honor Roll- Livonia Public Schools, High School National Honor Society, Graduated Magna Cum Laude 1999, Deans List- WMU, Alpha Lambda Delta, 2000, Kappa Delta Pi Education Honor Fraternity, 2002, Golden Key National Honor Society, 2002, Graduated Magna Cum Laude 2004