Heather Hoff
Kernersville,NC
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Social Studies/ELA Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2021 - Current
- Effectively working with team teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons with emphasis on literacy
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration
- Prepare data reports for bi-weekly Professional Learning Community meetings
- Evaluate academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health
- Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Cornerstone Charter Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed effective and engaging lesson plans to support both Common Core Curriculum Standards and Core Knowledge Curriculum
- Collaborated with other staff members to improve teaching techniques, gain resources, and improve test scores
- Used data to create differentiated instruction for all students based on different abilities and backgrounds
- Used technology programs to encourage technological literacy among students
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
The North Carolina Leadership Academy
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Developed and executed daily lesson plans to engage and challenge student understanding and involvement, including students with specialized educational needs
- Created interactive exercises, simulations, and cooperative learning activities to encourage critical thinking and inquiry in students
- Engaged in peer collaboration and instruction during staff development opportunities as well as peer observation of classroom strategies and assessment
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC05.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite Products
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Curriculum Planning
Leadership
Kernodle Middle School
- Member of the Teacher Advisory Council to the Superintendent of Guilford County Schools
- Member of the Academically and Intellectually Gifted students team
- Serving as a mentor for the beginning teacher program
- Selected to host a pre-service teacher
The North Carolina Leadership Academy
- Member of the School Improvement Team
- Member of School Leadership Team
- Academic Rigor Team Chair
- Lead Middle School Teacher/Representative
- Served as a mentor for the beginning teacher program
- Participated in local meetings to help draft the new Social Studies Standards for North Carolina
Timeline
Middle School Social Studies/ELA Teacher
Guilford County Schools
08.2021 - Current
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Cornerstone Charter Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
Middle School Social Studies Teacher
The North Carolina Leadership Academy
08.2016 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Middle Grades Education
Campbell University