Heather Hannah
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Dedicated and student-focused teaching professional who is committed to providing a well-balanced, supportive, and engaging learning environment for all students. Aptitude to remain flexible, ensuring that every child’s learning style and abilities are addressed. Hardworking and trusted educator who strives to collaborate with all members of the school community to meet the needs of students and promote the philosophy of the school.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
- Pioneered kindergarten students to build early literacy and math skills and promote independent reading.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting.
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development.
Kindergarten & Third Grade Teacher
Palm Beach County Public Schools
01.2013 - 06.2017
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
First Grade Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
10.2010 - 06.2011
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Jackson Public Schools
04.2005 - 06.2010
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school’s curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary Education
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS2008
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Positive learning environment
- Classroom management
- Student motivation
- Classroom discipline
- Kind and empathetic educator
- Creative lesson planning
Timeline
Kindergarten Teacher
Duval County Public Schools
08.2017 - Current
Kindergarten & Third Grade Teacher
Palm Beach County Public Schools
01.2013 - 06.2017
First Grade Teacher
Broward County Public Schools
10.2010 - 06.2011
Kindergarten Teacher Assistant
Jackson Public Schools
04.2005 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies/Elementary Education
Jackson State University
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