Heather Moore
Cullman,AL
Summary
Accomplished teacher successful in classroom management, student evaluations, and test preparation. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance, fostering social skills, and character development. A dependable candidate with strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Learner (EL) Teacher
Cullman County Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
K-2 Teacher
Cullman County Schools
08.1998 - 05.2023
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Managed classroom effectively, establishing clear expectations and routines that promoted positive behavior patterns.
- Supported English Language Learners through targeted instruction and adaptation of teaching strategies.
- Utilized assessment data to inform instruction, resulting in improved student achievement levels.
- Fostered a love for learning with engaging lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world connections.
- Promoted critical thinking through problem-solving tasks and collaborative group work.
- Developed individualized instruction plans to accommodate diverse learning needs of students.
- Improved literacy skills by implementing guided reading and writing strategies.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
- Monitored and evaluated student progress through regular assessments and observations.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Engaged administrators, parents and colleagues with learning programs to improve educational outcomes.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
Education
English Language Learner Certification - Education
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL06.2023
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL05.1998
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Classroom Instruction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Group and individual instruction
- Student assessment
- Small Group Instruction
- Fluent in [Language]
- Group Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Student needs assessment
- Data-Driven Instruction
- Testing and grading
- Elementary Education
- Student evaluations
- Assessment Strategies
- Serving Diverse Communities
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Standardized Testing
- ESOL Certified
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student Support
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Co-Teaching and Co-Planning
Timeline
English Language Learner (EL) Teacher
Cullman County Schools
08.2023 - 05.2024
K-2 Teacher
Cullman County Schools
08.1998 - 05.2023
English Language Learner Certification - Education
University of North Alabama
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of North Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
University of North Alabama
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