Heather Palmer
Teacher
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Adjunct Instructor, English
Tarrant County College
Hurst, TX
06.2021 - Current
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented World Literature, British Literature, Composition I and II curriculums for improved learning and student performance.
- Used the learning management system CANVAS to enhance process of students' learning.
Teacher, English
Birdville ISD
North Richland Hills, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Used the learning management system CANVS to facilitate student learning.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Reflected on teaching and learning by using continuous improvement to aid in student performance.
Teacher, English
Eagle-Mountain Saginaw ISD
Saginaw, Fort Worth
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Performed continuous improvement to monitor student progress
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Teacher, English
Birdville ISD
North Richland Hills, United States
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- English 1, Pre-AP English I, Inclusion English I.
Adjunct Instructor, English
Kaplan College
Arlington , TX
01.2013 - 09.2014
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented English curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
Education
Graduate Certificate - English
Colorado State University
Global Campus 08.2019 - 07.2020
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
Chaminade University
Honolulu, HI 01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - English
Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI 08.2004 - 05.2009
Skills
Online teaching
Certification
Professional Texas Teaching Certificate English Language Arts and Reading 8-12 / ESL Certificate 8-12 / Special Education 8-12
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor, English
Tarrant County College
06.2021 - Current
Graduate Certificate - English
Colorado State University
08.2019 - 07.2020
Teacher, English
Birdville ISD
06.2019 - Current
Teacher, English
Eagle-Mountain Saginaw ISD
06.2018 - 01.2019
Teacher, English
Birdville ISD
06.2013 - 08.2018
Adjunct Instructor, English
Kaplan College
01.2013 - 09.2014
M.Ed. - Curriculum And Instruction
Chaminade University
01.2011 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Science - English
Chaminade University of Honolulu
08.2004 - 05.2009
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