Heather Harrington
Teacher
Gibsonia,PA - Pennsylvania
Summary
Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary through high school grade levels for students from various different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English as a Second Language Teacher
Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3
Pittsburgh, PA - Pennsylvania
10.2005 - Current
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
Various substitute teaching and tutoring positions
various and self-employed tutor
Pittsburgh, PA
1999.May - 2005.Oct
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
General Education Teacher
St. Cyril Of Alexandria Roman Catholic Church
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2000 - 06.2003
- Supported students holistically to achieve academic success.
- Facilitated small group and individual instruction to maximize student learning.
- Promoted critical thinking to build subject engagement and interaction.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
Education
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA 08.1996 - 05.1999
Skills
Vocabulary Enrichment
Student Evaluations
Interactive Teaching
ACCESS Testing
WIDA Screener Testing
Progress reporting
18 Years as an ESL instructor
Test methods knowledge
Proficient in creating and maintaining schedules
Studied Abroad in China
Small group and individual instruction
Conversational Language Acquisition Techniques
Certification
Instructional II - Reading Specialist Pk-12
Timeline
ESL - Program Specialist Pk-12
09-2006
Instructional II - Reading Specialist Pk-12
02-2006
English as a Second Language Teacher
Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3
10.2005 - Current
Instructional II - Elementary K-6
09-2005
General Education Teacher
St. Cyril Of Alexandria Roman Catholic Church
08.2000 - 06.2003
Various substitute teaching and tutoring positions
various and self-employed tutor
1999.May - 2005.Oct
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Duquesne University
08.1996 - 05.1999