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Heather Garey

Topeka,KS

Summary

Accomplished Educator at Topeka Public Schools, adept in relationship building and data analysis. Spearheaded district professional development plan and collaborated to develop building level Ci3T plan. Utilized assessment and diagnostic data to dramatically improve reading programs. Developed district-wide professional development plans. Expert in leveraging Adobe Applications and public speaking to enhance educational outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Educator

Enotes
12.2016 - Current
  • Contributed over 425 Homework Help answers to the platform.
  • Provided analysis for various literary genres and subjects in the humanities.
  • Expertise in young adult literature, classic literature, history, and literature that underscores diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Able to meet deadlines reliably

Reading Specialist/ELA Teacher

Topeka Public Schools USD 501
08.2005 - Current
  • Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
  • Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
  • Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
  • Used diagnostic assessment and research-based strategies to achieve dramatic results with students.
  • Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies.
  • Provided professional development training to educate faculty and staff on laws and regulations governing special education.
  • Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
  • Built a variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress as member of district's Curriculum and Assessment Team.
  • Developed and presented district level professional development sessions.
  • Facilitated PLC meetings, data analysis and PD sessions as ELA department chair.
  • Developed district professional development plan in accordance with state guidelines as president of the district Professional Development Council.
  • Served on an item-review panel for Kansas Assessment Program.
  • Developed school Ci3T plan in collaboration with building leadership team.

Youth Services Paraprofessional

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
08.2002 - 08.2005
  • Coordinated over 50 summer reading program events with youth services team
  • Developed and presented original presentations and programming for youth and adults on topics such as learning styles.
  • Facilitated communication between patrons, students, and staff, promoting effective collaboration on behalf of students' best interests.
  • Strengthened student literacy skills through tutoring and homework help sessions.
  • Kept records of students served, types of tutoring, and times/dates and presented to donors.
  • Maintained inventory of curriculum supplies, manipulatives, and reference materials for library's homework center. Responsible for ordering and replenishing supplies for the homework center.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English With Secondary Teaching Certification

Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO

Master of Science - Master Teacher: Reading Specialist

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
12.2014

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Program Reviews
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Data Analysis
  • Public Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adobe Applications

Affiliations

  • National Council of Teachers of English

Timeline

Educator

Enotes
12.2016 - Current

Reading Specialist/ELA Teacher

Topeka Public Schools USD 501
08.2005 - Current

Youth Services Paraprofessional

Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
08.2002 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English With Secondary Teaching Certification

Colorado Mesa University

Master of Science - Master Teacher: Reading Specialist

Emporia State University

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