Heather Kirkpatrick

• Currently teaching 6 classes of English 12 and English 10 students at four different levels of preparation- general studies, accelerated, special education, and English language learners
• Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning
• Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success
• Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior
• Simultaneously coached 2 student teachers, modeling proper classroom instruction, processes and management
• Produced alternative English 12 curriculum for virtual and hybrid instruction during 2020 and 2021 schooling
• Created workforce curriculum for 12th grade English students
• Initiated trade school and business presentations and interviews for students not attending 4 year colleges
• Developed a streamlined rubric for grading essays which was adopted by the English department for use at all grade levels
• Designed full English 12 curriculum for students in the Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Center
• Mentored 3 new teachers, ensuring their ease of transition and successful school year.

• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Taught English 9 and 11 in study of classic and American literature. Students analyzed classics, interpreted short stories, plays and poetry.

Instituted routine vocabulary, composition, and grammar instruction.

Journalism Teacher and moderator of award-winning Panther Press newspaper. Trained students in desktop publishing, production, interviewing, editing, layout, style, and photography. Sponsored and organized field trips to Columbia University and NYC.

• Updated senior management regularly on potential breaking stories or issues affecting content delivery schedules.
• Monitored law enforcement and emergency responder scanner traffic to alert newsroom to breaking news.