Heather McCreary
Plain City,OH
Summary
Experienced and forward-thinking individual with a passion for reading and a strong commitment to educating students. Over 20 years of experience in assessing skills and implementing dynamic lesson plans. Demonstrated expertise in small group instruction and effectively identifying and addressing student needs. Currently seeking to enhance qualifications with an English Language Endorsement.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Literacy Support
Dublin City Schools
01.2019 - Current
- Earned Achieving Rate for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching literacy
- Commended for my ability to actively evaluate and assess students throughout lesson and modify throughout
- Served on school committees and task forces focused on curriculum development, fundraising and school-wide professional development efforts
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Second Grade Teacher
Dublin City Schools
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Hired as a full-time teacher instructing all academic subject areas to classrooms of up to twenty eight 1st and 2nd grade students
- Earned Achieving Rate for the quality of classroom teaching, lesson plans and instructional materials used in teaching language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and history
- Taught general education students, as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstreamed, inclusive classroom
- Commended for my ability to actively evaluate and assess students throughout lesson and modify throughout
- Served on school committees and task forces focused on curriculum development, union, fundraising and school-wide professional development efforts
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
First Grade Teacher
Dublin City Schools
01.2007 - 01.2013
Long Term Substitute
Dublin City Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
Education
Masters - Education
The Ohio State University
BS - Elementary Education
The Ohio State University
Skills
- Developmentally Appropriate Lesson Design
- Curriculum Development
- Effective Teaching Strategies
- Support Diverse Needs of EL students
- Targeted Instruction Techniques
- Team Collaboration
- Highly Effective Communicator
- Early childhood education
- Effective Parent Outreach
- Performance Tracking
- Instructional Techniques
Accomplishments
Associate Level of Orton Gillingham Approach
Certification
Ohio Teacher Certification, PreK-3, current
Timeline
Literacy Support
Dublin City Schools
01.2019 - Current
Second Grade Teacher
Dublin City Schools
01.2014 - 01.2019
First Grade Teacher
Dublin City Schools
01.2007 - 01.2013
Long Term Substitute
Dublin City Schools
01.2005 - 01.2007
Masters - Education
The Ohio State University
BS - Elementary Education
The Ohio State University
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