Heather Oney
Richmond,KY
Summary
Proactive and caring educator with 13 years of teaching and tutoring experience. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Passionate about working with youth and adult learners. Strong commitment to enhancing and supporting education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
Las Vegas, NV, NV
09.2008 - 09.2020
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Increased student attendance by 10% by implementing school-wide facility dog program.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Collaborated on planning team committee, grade level chair committee, budget committee, library committee, and mentor committee.
Graduate Assistant
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, NV
01.2006 - 05.2008
- Analyzed acquired information and presented to professors.
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications.
- Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
- Worked on GEAR UP project through Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach to increase number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education.
- Oversaw groups of over 75 students and assisted with academic projects
Concierge
Bellagio Hotel And Casino
Las Vegas, NV
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Remedied issues quickly and effectively through active listening, conflict resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Worked closely with guests, some VIP or celebrity, with high degree of respect for privacy.
- Scheduled deliveries of flowers, gifts, and other products and made reservations for spa services and dining.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity by managing over 50 calls per day.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Public Relations
California State University - Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2001
Associate of Arts - Language Arts Education
Citrus College
Glendora, CA05.1999
Skills
- Tutoring and Student Assistance
- Creating Customized Learning Plans
- Distance Learning
- Expectation Management
- Collaborative Environments
- Educational Enrichment
- Active Participation
- Instructional Strategies
- Social Perceptiveness
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Clark County School District, CCSD
09.2008 - 09.2020
Graduate Assistant
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
01.2006 - 05.2008
Concierge
Bellagio Hotel And Casino
01.2005 - 12.2005
Master of Arts - Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Public Relations
California State University - Fullerton
Associate of Arts - Language Arts Education
Citrus College
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