Heather Donegan
Montour Falls,New York
Summary
Dynamic Middle School ELA Teacher with a proven track record at Newark Public Schools, enhancing writing proficiency and fostering critical thinking through individualized learning and project-based experiences. Excelled in collaborative learning and technology integration, significantly contributing to increased student pass rates. Demonstrated exceptional team collaboration and instructional planning skills.
Developed strong communication and organizational skills in middle school environment, excelling in curriculum development and student engagement. Demonstrates adaptability and quick learning ability, ready to transition into new field. Seeks to leverage these skills in dynamic and collaborative setting.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School ELA Teacher
Newfield School District
08.2024 - Current
- Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
- Streamlined grading processes by utilizing technology tools, allowing for more timely feedback on student work.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging involvement in their child''s education.
- Implemented project-based learning experiences to promote critical thinking skills and real-world applications of course content.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions focused on skill development and test preparation strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected ELA concepts to other subjects.
- Utilized group and hands-on learning experiences for proficient teacher evaluation score.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Implemented differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
Middle School ELA Teacher
Marcus Whitman Central Sch Dis
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging involvement in their child''s education.
- Streamlined grading processes by utilizing technology tools, allowing for more timely feedback on student work.
- Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
Middle School ELA Teacher
Newark Public Schools
01.2019 - 09.2023
- Increased writing proficiency through targeted feedback and individualized instruction.
- Streamlined grading processes by utilizing technology tools, allowing for more timely feedback on student work.
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open lines of communication and encouraging involvement in their child''s education.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment with clear expectations and consistent routines.
- Led after-school tutoring sessions focused on skill development and test preparation strategies.
- Prepared students for state assessments by incorporating test-taking strategies into daily lessons, contributing to increased pass rates among the class population.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected ELA concepts to other subjects.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
Education
No Degree - Certificate of Advanced Studies
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY06-2028
Master of Science - English
Elmira College
Elmira, NY06-2001
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY Cortland
Cortland, NY05-1997
Skills
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies
- Literary analysis
- Individualized learning
- Project-based learning
- Team collaboration
- Group leadership
- Activity planning
- Quality education
- Hands-on learning
- Instructional planning
- Team teaching
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded extra-curricular group focused on student council.
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students
- Recommended and accepted into Aspiring Leaders Program through Newfield School District and SUNY Cortland
Certification
- Certified Teacher New York Department of Education.
- Middle Grades Certification (Grades 5-9) - New York Department of Education
- English 7-12 certification New York Department of Education
Timeline
Middle School ELA Teacher
Newfield School District
08.2024 - Current
Middle School ELA Teacher
Marcus Whitman Central Sch Dis
01.2024 - 07.2024
Middle School ELA Teacher
Newark Public Schools
01.2019 - 09.2023
- Certified Teacher New York Department of Education.
- Middle Grades Certification (Grades 5-9) - New York Department of Education
- English 7-12 certification New York Department of Education
No Degree - Certificate of Advanced Studies
SUNY Cortland
Master of Science - English
Elmira College
Bachelor of Science - Education
SUNY Cortland
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