HEATHER D'ALOISIO
Riverside,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Early Childhood and Elementary Educator with 10 years of experience. Has a passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting the foundation for life-long success. Develops positive rapport with children, parents, and colleagues through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Alvord Unified School District
05.2023 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on trusted performance.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Alvord Unified School District
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Took over a kindergarten class at Lake Hills Elementary School while the classroom teacher was on maternity leave.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Initially followed classroom plans left by the teacher and then took over lesson planning.
- Managed student grades, assessments, and report cards.
- Developed a positive rapport with parents through frequent communication.
- Collaborated with grade level team on planning and implementing instruction, administering assessments, and preparing for special events (holiday performance, parent night, etc.).
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Cedar Crest Academy
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Co-taught 20 pre-kindergarten students; requiring daily collaboration in planning and implementing lessons, classroom management strategies, and preparation for special events (including art show and two performances).
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Administered assessments for each child and tracked results.
- Communicated with parents through daily reports and conferences to discuss progress and learning goals.
Elementary School Teacher, Third and Fourth Grade
Casey Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2014
- Taught culturally diverse group of 23 students for two years; looping with same students from third grade to fourth grade
- Taught inclusion classroom; nine out of twenty-one students were identified with special needs including: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, speech/language disabilities, ADHD, and autism
- Differentiated instruction for all students across all subject areas
- Implemented positive classroom management plan with individual, small group, and whole class components
- Developed positive rapport with students by conferencing with them one-on-one and getting to know them as individuals
- Developed positive rapport with parents through frequent communication
- Worked collaboratively with grade level team for planning and implementing instruction; was specifically responsible for planning reading lessons for entire grade level
- Reflected on student data to guide instruction
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to develop innovative intervention model that provided more specific, guided instruction for struggling learners
- Received training on Social and Emotional Learning and implemented Second Step program into classroom; students were taught weekly lessons on social/emotional skills
- Tutored students in reading after school
- Taught “Writing Camp” for four Saturdays during February/March
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rising Stars Preschool
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Employed consistent and positive classroom management
- Created and implemented academic, theme-based lesson plans across all subject areas
- Differentiated instruction for students with varying needs
- Assessed student progress to determine student growth
- Frequent communication with parents and director; set up private class webpage with free parental login accounts
Elementary School Teacher, Second and Third Grade
Lewin G. Joel, Jr. Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Demonstrated high academic and behavior expectations for all students
- Implemented positive classroom management plan
- Differentiated instruction for students with varying needs across all subject areas
- Experienced with teaching students with variety of special needs, including students with autism, speech/language disabilities, specific learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, and emotional or behavioral disorders
- Collaborated with grade level teams as professional learning communities weekly; volunteered to be responsible for distributing agendas and writing minutes for each meeting
- Implemented tiered interventions for students following RTI model; worked with team to create progress monitoring tools and processes for tiered interventions
- Attended variety of professional development workshops
- Extensive experience with administering assessments such as DRA, DRP, PGA, DIBELS, CMT, as well as, assessments specific to Scott Foresman enVision Math, Fundations, and district created assessments
- Taught Handwriting Without Tears program for both print and cursive writing
- Coordinated yearly classroom visits from Yale University graduate students to demonstrate experiments related to science curriculum
- Participated on several committees including: Reading Leadership Team, Social Studies Curriculum Renewal Team, Family Literacy Night Committee, and 100th Day Committee
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Third Grade
Commodore Macdonough Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Taught culturally, racially, and socio-economically diverse group of 19 students
- Enthusiastic classroom instruction in all subject areas
- Demonstrated high expectations for all students, both academically and behaviorally
- Implemented a positive discipline plan with a variety of rewards and consequences
- Continuously sought new ways to improve instruction through colleagues and other professional resources
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Apple Tree Children's Center
10.2004 - 05.2006
- Supervised preschool children and assisted in the development and leading of daily activities.
- Substitute taught other classrooms (infants, toddlers, two year olds, and Pre-K) when needed.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CT05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood, Mathematics And Human Growth & Development
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT05.2006
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Building Positive Rapport with Students, Parents, and Colleagues
- Team Collaboration
- Differentiating Instruction
- Student Assessment and Data Driven Instruction
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Creating Safe Learning Environment
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Reflective
Certification
California Teaching Certification: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Related Experience
- Parent representative on Lake Hills Elementary School Site Council (2021-present)
Timeline
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Alvord Unified School District
11.2023 - 03.2024
Substitute Teacher
Alvord Unified School District
05.2023 - Current
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Cedar Crest Academy
08.2014 - 06.2015
Elementary School Teacher, Third and Fourth Grade
Casey Elementary School
08.2012 - 06.2014
Lead Preschool Teacher
Rising Stars Preschool
09.2011 - 06.2012
Elementary School Teacher, Second and Third Grade
Lewin G. Joel, Jr. Elementary School
08.2007 - 06.2011
Long Term Substitute Teacher, Third Grade
Commodore Macdonough Elementary School
08.2006 - 06.2007
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Apple Tree Children's Center
10.2004 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood, Mathematics And Human Growth & Development
Central Connecticut State University
California Teaching Certification: Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
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