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HEATHER MERRITT

Boise,ID

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Applications
  • MacOS Office Applications
  • Chrome, Safari
  • Quicken, Online banking applications
  • Printshop, Swift Publisher Software
  • Educational intervention
  • Curriculum development
  • Classroom management
  • Early childhood education

Summary

Professional educator with a vast experience from teaching preschool education in a private setting to high school graduates in juvenile corrections. Expertise includes curriculum development, lesson planning, and student assessment, with a strong track record of collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to diverse educational needs. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, demonstrating reliability and a results-driven approach. Proficient in classroom management, instructional technology, and differentiated instruction. Seeking opportunities in the public school sector for teaching roles across all subject areas from Kindergarten through eighth grade, as well as positions in Family and Consumer Science or as a School Librarian.

Work History

Teaching Specialist

Juniper Hills School, Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections
Boise, ID
01.2025 - Current
  • Provide one-on-one educational intervention to students in all subject areas and grades ranging from middle school through college, including GED preparation. Provide mini-lessons in whole group settings. Substitute in classrooms throughout the school. Implement Positive Peer Culture behavior rehabilitation strategies amongst students. Access and utilize various online learning platforms including Edgenuity, Renaissance, and Powerschool. Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and staff members helping students meet educational, personal, and behavioral goals.

Owner & Teacher

Heather’s Feathers Preschool
Boise, ID
01.2008 - 01.2025
  • Develop and teach literature-based curriculum with an academic focus for preschool students ages 3 - 5. Implement lesson plans in all subject areas academically preparing students for Kindergarten. Integrate lesson plans around weekly and monthly themes. Conduct lessons in whole group, small group, and individual settings. Implement hands-on opportunities for students to integrate new learning experiences in order to build connection and understanding. Plan and organize field trips providing opportunities for students to enhance learning in and about the world outside of the classroom. Use publishing programs, excel spreadsheets, and word document programs to create monthly calendars, worksheets, manipulatives, and activities. Organize annual Christmas programs and graduations performed by students. Organize new student registrations. Administer annual teaching assessments to evaluate student progress and Kindergarten readiness. Communicate with parents student progression and assistance needed at home to maintain student success. Steadily increase business growth starting with one class of ten students to enrollment of 46 students amongst four classes. Create invoices and manage budget including monthly tuition payments, registration fees, purchasing and maintaining supplies necessary for student projects, activities, and experiments. Maintain clean and sanitary classroom conditions.

Substitute Teacher

Boise and Meridian School Districts
Boise, ID
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Teach elementary age students grades pre-K through sixth grade. Develop relationships with teachers in Boise and West Ada School districts for returning job opportunities, working primarily for those teachers during that time frame. Execute lesson plans written by classroom teachers on short notice. Manage classrooms.

Third Grade & Fifth Grade Teacher

Maryland Elementary School
Phoenix, AZ
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Teach fifth and third grade students in inner-city school. Utilize variety of computer programs to create worksheets, manipulatives, and lesson plans meeting curriculum goals. Implement writing interviews with students in preparation for standardized test administration. Teach and meet curriculum goals in an effort to help students succeed in standardized testing requirements. Conduct annual parent/teacher conferences evaluating student progress and parental support. Collaborate with grade-level teachers in teaching subject focused curriculum. Implement "Responsible Thinking Process" as part of a school-wide behavior program. Attend monthly staff meetings. Participate in committee groups with students and staff after school.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Boise State University
Boise, ID
05-2000

Certification

  • Idaho Education Credential

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