Heather Daly
Howell,NJ
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with seventeen years of experience helping students gain the essential skills to acquire knowledge, meet NJ State Learning Standards, and to become life-long learners.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Freehold Township Board Of Education
2023.09 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
Elementary Teacher, Grade 5 ELA
Manchester Township Elementary School
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards and students' academic needs.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Established safe, productive, and engaging classroom atmosphere with routines.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Kept accurate diagnostic, formative, and summative records.
- Worked through I&RS and Tiered Systems to address specific learning and behavior needs of students.
Elementary Teacher, Grade 4
St. Dominic School
2018.09 - 2022.06
- Used differentiated instruction including guided reading groups and flexible math groups to meet individual needs of students of all abilities.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Utilized technology for planning, teaching, and project based learning.
- Developed interdisciplinary social studies units in accordance with NJ Learning Standards.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5
Newbury And Aldrich Elementary Schools
2016.09 - 2018.06
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Implemented math workshop with flexible groups, and choice boards for differentiated instruction.
Substitute Teacher
Source4Teachers
2016.12 - 2017.06
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Elementary Teacher, Grade 3
Milford Brook School
2001.09 - 2004.06
- Successfully implemented a balanced literacy program in third grade.
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5
Conerly Road School And Elizabeth Avenue School
1994.09 - 2001.06
- Taught grades 3-5.
Education
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Rutgers Graduate School of Education
New Brunswick05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University, Rutgers College
New Brunswick, NJ05.1994
Skills
- Literacy Education
- Classroom Management
- Innovative Lesson Planning
- Student Records Management
- Technology Integration and Google Classroom
- Parent and Student Communication
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Teacher Collaboration
- Common Core Standards
Timeline
4th Grade Elementary Teacher
Freehold Township Board Of Education
2023.09 - Current
Elementary Teacher, Grade 5 ELA
Manchester Township Elementary School
2022.09 - 2023.06
Elementary Teacher, Grade 4
St. Dominic School
2018.09 - 2022.06
Substitute Teacher
Source4Teachers
2016.12 - 2017.06
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5
Newbury And Aldrich Elementary Schools
2016.09 - 2018.06
Elementary Teacher, Grade 3
Milford Brook School
2001.09 - 2004.06
Elementary Teacher, Grades 3-5
Conerly Road School And Elizabeth Avenue School
1994.09 - 2001.06
Master of Arts - Reading Specialist
Rutgers Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Rutgers University, Rutgers College
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