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Heather Helm

Frisco,TX

Summary

Proven educator, adept in curriculum implementation and fostering team collaboration. Excelled in creating engaging learning environments, achieving significant advancements in student participation and interdisciplinary learning. Skilled in classroom management and parent-teacher communication, ensuring comprehensive educational support and achievement. Part of initial staff to open campus, ESL cluster teacher, GT cluster teacher, and inclusion cluster teacher. Completed Texas reading academies. Sunshine committee and team leader.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

2nd Grade Teacher

Talley Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2022
  • Created a welcoming classroom atmosphere by establishing clear expectations and routines, promoting a sense of belonging among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering critical thinking skills and interdisciplinary learning.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet the unique learning needs of each student, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum successfully.

4th Grade Teacher

Sparks Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adjusting instructional approaches as needed.
  • Contributed to the development of annual curriculum maps, ensuring alignment with state standards and grade-level objectives.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and innovative teaching techniques.
  • Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.

Kindergarten Teacher

Allen Elementary
10.2010 - 05.2017
  • Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops.
  • Reported to parents and administration about student progress.

Kindergarten/ 1st Grade Teacher

Morningside Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2004

ESL/ Pre-K/ Kindergarten/ 1st Grade

Burnet Elementary
08.1995 - 05.2000
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Development

University of Oklahoma
Norman
05.1994

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Student assessment
  • Experience working with Title 1 programs

Certification

Early Childhood

Elementary

ESL

Timeline

2nd Grade Teacher

Talley Elementary
08.2018 - 05.2022

4th Grade Teacher

Sparks Elementary
08.2017 - 05.2018

Kindergarten Teacher

Allen Elementary
10.2010 - 05.2017

Kindergarten/ 1st Grade Teacher

Morningside Elementary
08.2000 - 05.2004

ESL/ Pre-K/ Kindergarten/ 1st Grade

Burnet Elementary
08.1995 - 05.2000

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education And Development

University of Oklahoma

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