Heather Evans
Litchfield Park,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Teacher with experience teaching general science, technology, engineering and mathematics to pupils. Plans and delivers lessons that includes demonstrations, lectures, discussion, different technology and student experiments to develop language, logic and problem-solving skills in classroom. Uses variety of research-based instructional practices and current resources to support instructional goals and student needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEM Classified Teacher
Litchfield School District
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into\ curriculum.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Increased classroom engagement through incorporation of hands-on, inquiry-based activities in lesson plans.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and adapting to individual learning styles.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through problem-solving activities and complex assignments.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, creating focused learning atmosphere.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help over 600 students comprehend complex concepts.
- Integrated other instructional technologies into classroom.
Math Instructional Specialist Assistant
Litchfield School District
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared numerous classrooms for class activities and provided variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use throughout day.
- Arranged for special accommodations during examinations to lengthen test times and read instructions aloud.
- Created strategies to meet needs of mentally and disabled students.
- Helped design and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
- Helped modify general education curriculum to accommodate students with mild to moderate learning disabilities.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Tailored education and development goals to match individual student abilities and needs.
- Maintained accurate and complete student records to prepare reports on children and activities.
- Worked with specialized equipment and education software to promote lesson interaction.
- Provided job analysis in line with instructional design principles for successful mentoring.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services (Caesar Rodney School District)
03.2014 - 03.2021
- Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
- Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
- Incorporated technology into learning to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to accommodate varied student learning styles.
- Assigned, explained and graded homework.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to students, parents and school administrators.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Operated computers or audio-visual aids to supplement presentations.
Education
Teacher Certification - Elementary Education
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Phoenix, AZ03.2025
Alternative Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
AZDE
AZDE08.2023
Bachelor - Business Administration
Kaplan University
Kimberly, Davenport, IA2012
Associate - Business Administration
Kaplan University
Kimberly, Davenport, IA2010
High School Diploma -
Prestonsburg High School
Prestonsburg, Ky06.2002
Waiting On My CTE Certificate -
AZDE
AZSkills
- Differentiated instruction to meet all students' needs
- Competent in Smart Board Technology
- Experience with many computer programs
- Maintained effective classroom management strategies and applied
- Project-Based Learning
- Technology Integration
- Advanced teaching capabilities in all subject areas
- Recognized and addressed behavioral issues with students
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Structure Information
- Course Materials Development
- Instructional Strategies
- Team Collaboration
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
Certification
- Certified Substitute Teaching Certificate for the state of Arizona
- Alternative Teaching Certificate
- Currently attending Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College to get a Teaching Certificate
Timeline
STEM Classified Teacher
Litchfield School District
08.2023 - Current
Math Instructional Specialist Assistant
Litchfield School District
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Services (Caesar Rodney School District)
03.2014 - 03.2021
Teacher Certification - Elementary Education
Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College
Alternative Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
AZDE
Bachelor - Business Administration
Kaplan University
Associate - Business Administration
Kaplan University
High School Diploma -
Prestonsburg High School
Waiting On My CTE Certificate -
AZDE
- Certified Substitute Teaching Certificate for the state of Arizona
- Alternative Teaching Certificate
- Currently attending Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College to get a Teaching Certificate
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