Heather Dean
Swanzey,NH
Summary
Versatile educator with extensive experience in mentoring and curriculum development. Ready to leverage expertise to drive impactful training initiatives and foster collaboration among educators.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
District Mentor Coordinator
SAU 47 Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
Rindge, NH
08.2022 - Current
- Created training materials to enhance mentor-mentee relationships.
- Facilitated workshops focusing on mentoring best practices and techniques.
- Coordinated communication among mentors, students, and school staff to ensure program alignment.
- Organized events to promote mentor-mentee engagement and collaboration.
- Collaborated with educators to align mentoring activities with curriculum goals.
Classroom Teacher
SAU 47 Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
Rindge, NH
07.2003 - Current
- Incorporates new technologies and instructional strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Communicates regularly with parents to provide updates on student performance and behavior, fostering collaboration in student development.
- Establishes positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Conducts assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Adapts teaching methods and instructional strategies to address diverse learning needs and promote success for all students.
- Creates a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Implements strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Manages classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
Classroom Teacher
Conval School District
Bennington, NH
08.2002 - 06.2003
- Multiage K/1 classroom teacher
- Incorporated district mandated course models into state approved curricula, ensuring alignment with student learning objectives and effective topic coverage.
- Facilitated hands-on learning activities to engage students in exploration.
- Designed classroom spaces to facilitate teaching, play, and exploration, creating an environment that enhanced student learning experiences.
- Engaged parents through regular face-to-face meetings, fostering strong communication about student progress and promoting support at home.
- Consulted with administrators and fellow educators to address individual student needs.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Keene State College
Keene05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH05-2002
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional best practices
- Teaching adaptability
- Technological instruction
- Time management
- Mentorship coaching
- Collaboration skills
- Listening and communication
Certification
Elementary Education K-8
Timeline
District Mentor Coordinator
SAU 47 Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
08.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
SAU 47 Jaffrey-Rindge Cooperative School District
07.2003 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Conval School District
08.2002 - 06.2003
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Keene State College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Plymouth State University