Heather Hoffman
Land O Lakes,FL
Summary
Motivated educator with deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping and time management skills. Dedicated Educator with extensive experience partnering with parents and ensuring success of students. Skilled at providing feedback on individual progress of students and discussing specific needs. Resourceful educator adept at fostering learning environments where students of various backgrounds thrive. Known for high productivity and efficiently completing tasks, ensuring smooth classroom operations and effective support for lead teachers. Specialize in curriculum development, classroom management, and special education strategies. Excel in communication, adaptability, and patience, leveraging these soft skills to meet diverse student needs and enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional IA ESE
Pasco County Schools
New Port Richey, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Adopted diverse teaching techniques to meet specific student needs.
- Configured and maintained audiovisual equipment.
- Fostered an engaging classroom atmosphere that promoted active student participation.
- Ensured readiness of classroom supplies for immediate use.
- Improved behavior with modification and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted teachers in creating and implementing Individualized Education Plans for students with special needs.
- Evaluated student needs to provide helpful resources and support.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
- Developed lesson plans for small groups or individual students that focused on academic, behavioral, and social goals established in IEPs.
VPK Instructional Assistant
Veteran Elementary
Wesley Chapel, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Evaluated children's growth in performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Assisted students in understanding and practicing appropriate conduct and effective communication with peers during classroom activities.
- Implemented suitable activities to support the achievement of developmental milestones for every child.
- Collaborated with the lead teacher to support and enhance classroom activities on a daily basis.
- Supervised and ensured the cleanliness of a safe play environment.
- Documented daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Conducted or facilitated story time by narrating books to children.
VPK Inclusion Instructional Assistant
Pasco County Schools
Wesley Chapel, FL
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
- Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Provided individual and small group instruction to students with disabilities in the areas of reading, math, and writing.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers regarding student achievement.
- Organized instructional materials and activities for special education classrooms.
Lead 2 1/2 Year Old Teacher
Bugs Early Learning Center
Olathe, KS
05.2013 - 06.2014
- Established positive rapport with families by promptly responding to inquiries and keeping them informed about their child's development.
- Used a variety of motivational techniques such as offering praise, rewards, and encouragement to foster student enthusiasm.
- Created an effective learning environment through the implementation of classroom rules and consistent structure.
- Implemented effective discipline techniques to foster a respectful and nurturing environment while recognizing the unique qualities of each child.
Ensured positive self-esteem development by applying individualized approaches and promoting respect for diversity.
Consistently implemented strategies to maintain discipline while valuing and safeguarding the dignity of every child. - Engaged parents in conversations regarding child's growth and development.
- Designed and facilitated small group activities to enhance problem solving and cooperative interaction skills.
- Executed interactive and engaging techniques to enhance experiential education.
Floater Teacher
Kids R KIds
Peach Tree City, GA
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Assisted in development screenings to measure students' motor, language, and emotional skills.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Hamilton Heights Child Development Center
Omaha, NE
11.2009 - 10.2010
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
- Tracked each child's progress and reported progress to parents.
Paraprofessional Educator
Omaha Public Schools
Omaha, NE
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
- Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
- Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
- Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan Community School
Omaha, NE05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Group and individual instruction
- Progress reporting
- Teacher assistance
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Supervising Student Activities
- CPR and First Aid
- Classroom Organization
- Collaborative Teamwork
- CPR/first aid trained
- CPI trained
- Listening comprehension
- Interactive learning
- Individualized support
Timeline
Instructional IA ESE
Pasco County Schools
10.2024 - Current
VPK Instructional Assistant
Veteran Elementary
08.2022 - Current
VPK Inclusion Instructional Assistant
Pasco County Schools
12.2020 - 05.2022
Lead 2 1/2 Year Old Teacher
Bugs Early Learning Center
05.2013 - 06.2014
Floater Teacher
Kids R KIds
11.2010 - 05.2011
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Hamilton Heights Child Development Center
11.2009 - 10.2010
Paraprofessional Educator
Omaha Public Schools
11.2008 - 11.2009
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Metropolitan Community School
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
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