Heather Cipponeri
Holly,MI
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
Waterford School District
09.1996 - Current
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through observations, formative and summative assessments, and various pieces of writing.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs, to include special education students of varying abilities, and ELD students.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic and behavioral needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in variety of professional development and professional learning opportunities.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-2026
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2004
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05-1996
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- LETRS Training
- Restorative Practices
- Instructional methods
- Social-emotional learning
- Classroom management
- Instructional best practices
- Conflict resolution
- Promethean Board
- Relationship building
- Special needs students
- Family involvement
- ESL- english as second language
- Fundraising
Certification
- State of Michigan Teaching Certification certified K-8 self-contained classroom, 6-8 Middle School English
Timeline
Teacher
Waterford School District
09.1996 - Current
Master of Arts - Bilingual Education
Wayne State University
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Wayne State University
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