Heather Grealis
Vineland,NJ
Summary
Organized 4th Grade General Education Inclusion Teacher successful at providing classroom and emotional structure for special needs children required to flourish in academic setting. Certified and licensed in New Jersey and recognized as highly qualified educator. Coordinates well with classroom teachers with supportive strategies for behavior management and lesson accommodations for students.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Buena Regional School District
07.1999 - Current
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options.
- Implemented effective behavior management plans, resulting in fewer disruptions and increased focus on learning tasks.
- Mentored new teachers on student progress monitoring and legal document preparation.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Planned daily activities to keep students engaged and on track with learning goals.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, informing instructional decisions based on measurable evidence of progress toward goals.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
First Grade Teacher
Fairfield School District
07.1998 - 06.1999
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education- Focus in Math K-5
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Music
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ12.1997
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Faculty Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Collaborative Teaching
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teaching Mathematics
Accomplishments
February 16, 2024- PD Presenter for the Buena Regional School District- Building Trust, Understanding, Learning, and Resilience Through Connection
2024-Student Teacher Cooperating Teacher
2023-2024 Part of the Standards Based Grading Team
January 2023-June 2023 Helped to facilitate a teacher group within the school community
2022-2023 District Mentor Teacher
2022-2023 Student Teacher Cooperating Teacher
2019 Teacher of the Year at Dr. J.P.Cleary School
2009 Teacher of the Year at Edgarton Elementary School
2017-2022 Part of the ASP Team for Dr. JP Cleary School
2016-2017 Part of the Leadership Team at Dr. JP Cleary School
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Buena Regional School District
07.1999 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Fairfield School District
07.1998 - 06.1999
Master of Arts - Elementary Education- Focus in Math K-5
Marygrove College
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education And Music
Rowan University
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