Heather Grabowski
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated educator with 11 years of experience in early childhood and classroom instruction. Strong background in curriculum development, student assessment, and documentation and reporting. Known for differentiated instruction, collaboration with colleagues, and early intervention for struggling students to improve outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
06.2022 - Current
- Documented student progress, attendance, and behavior with accuracy to enable ongoing parent communication about educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and ensure equal opportunity for success.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
05.2018 - 06.2022
- Adapted instruction to meet diverse learning needs and encourage active student participation.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Fostered social, emotional, and cognitive growth through hands-on activities and guided instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
Teacher
The Learning Experience
07.2015 - 05.2018
- Implemented daily lesson plans aligned with early childhood curriculum and developmental milestones.
- Managed classroom routines, transitions, and behavior expectations to maintain an organized learning environment.
- Managed classroom routines, transitions, and behavior expectations to maintain organized learning environment.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student development, classroom activities, and daily updates.
- Maintained a safe, clean classroom environment while following health and childcare procedures.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to coordinate activities, materials, and student support strategies.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wicomico High School
Salisbury, MD05-2009
Skills
- Classroom instruction
- Lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Small group instruction
- Critical thinking
- Team building and leadership
- Educational administration
- Office management
- Documentation management
- Student progress tracking
- MS office
- Relationship building
- Lesson scheduling
Timeline
Teacher
La Petite Academy Inc.
06.2022 - Current
Teacher
Chesterbrook Academy
05.2018 - 06.2022
Teacher
The Learning Experience
07.2015 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Wicomico High School