Heather Jennings
Coeur d'Alene,ID
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Substitute
East Valley ISD-CCS Campus And EV High School
09.2022 - Current
- As a building substitute, I was responsible for covering any teaching position in any subject, grade level, or campus in the district
- This position required flexibility, patience, and the ability to take on any and every teaching role.
Middle School Teacher
Denton ISD- Navo Middle School
08.2018 - 01.2022
- 2021-2022: Taught 6th grade and 8th grade social studies 2019-2021: Taught 8th grade social studies 2018-2019: Taught 8th grade english, language arts, and reading
- Enhanced classroom management and fostered a positive learning environment through consistent communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Utilized various technology platforms to enhance virtual learning experiences during remote instruction periods, ensuring continued academic progress despite challenging circumstances.
Middle School and High School Teacher
Hawaii ISD- Waialua High & Intermediate
01.2013 - 08.2015
- Taught 7th, 8th, and 9th grade ELA (regular, inclusion, and special education)
- Volunteered as class advisor performing duties such as organizing and creating a homecoming float and performance, and organizing and supervising a middle school dance
High School Teacher and Coach
Denton ISD- Denton High School
08.2007 - 12.2012
- Taught 11th and 12th grade English (regular, inclusion, and special education)
- Coached Girls Varsity/JV Soccer and Co-ed Cross Country
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Literature/English
University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX06.2004
Skills
- Organizational abilities
- SMART Technology
- Classroom Organization
- Relationship building and management
- Adaptable
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, Canvas
- Classroom and Activity Supervision
- Behavior Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Enforcing Classroom Rules
- Complex Problem-Solving
- First Aid/CPR
Certification
- Washington OSPI Residency Certification with endorsements in Special Education, English Language Learner, English Language Arts, and History
- Texas State Board of Educator Certification in Social Studies, English Language Arts, Special Education, English as a Second Language Supplemental
- TEFL Certification: 160 Hours Premium Plus TEFL Certification
Additional Information
Completed various clock hour trainings including Social and Emotional Learning, Universal Design, Language Learners, Trauma-Informed Practices, and Culturally Responsive Classrooms.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Building Substitute
East Valley ISD-CCS Campus And EV High School
09.2022 - Current
Middle School Teacher
Denton ISD- Navo Middle School
08.2018 - 01.2022
Middle School and High School Teacher
Hawaii ISD- Waialua High & Intermediate
01.2013 - 08.2015
High School Teacher and Coach
Denton ISD- Denton High School
08.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Literature/English
University of Texas At Dallas
- Washington OSPI Residency Certification with endorsements in Special Education, English Language Learner, English Language Arts, and History
- Texas State Board of Educator Certification in Social Studies, English Language Arts, Special Education, English as a Second Language Supplemental
- TEFL Certification: 160 Hours Premium Plus TEFL Certification
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