Heather Popp
Austin,TX
Summary
Certified Teacher and Learning Interventionist with over 10 years of experience, specializing in supporting students with learning disabilities. Skilled in designing multi-sensory instructional strategies and implementing evidence-based interventions to meet diverse learning needs, engagement and improve academic outcomes. Dedicated to fostering inclusive learning environments through collaboration with teachers, parents, and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Interventionist
NYOS
07.2023 - Current
- Observe and assess student performance and keep thorough records of progress/goals, while differentiating instruction according to student ability and skill level
- Work in small groups to improve phonemic awareness, encoding/decoding skills and reading comprehension using the Fundations and Wilson Reading systems to improve students' accuracy/fluency which are reading below grade level and/or have been identified with dyslexia
- Work in small math groups to assist with students who are below grade level and create lessons for improvement to meet the standardized Texas TEKS requirements
- Establish positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators
- Assess students using Amplify curriculum and assessments to monitor fluency, comprehension, and accuracy and train/assist classroom teachers with instruction of the Amplify curriculum and how to implement the curriculum in the classroom
- Completion of Texas Dyslexia Academy training modules
- Attend annual ARDs for students to create goals for individualized education program (IEP) development, differentiated instruction, and collaboration with parents and other professionals
- Administer preLAS and LAS Links assessments to assess students level who are classified with an EB status
Classroom Teacher
TOSCOOL
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Observed and evaluated students’ performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Enhanced student learning by creating a classroom which utilized innovative classroom management and activities for students
- Developed semester curriculum plan with a range of class topics including English, Math, Science, Art, Music, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Reading for 3rd and 4th grade
- Created assessments to monitor student’s progress throughout the school year
- Ensured a healthy learning environment for students of all ages
Teacher
St. Philip School
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed after school program for 1st grade level students
- Developed semester curriculum plan for program based on Waldorf and UK Key Stage/Cambridge curriculum
- Use of Jolly Phonics program
- Facilitated Extracurricular Activity courses for students
- Contributed constructive feedback to program structure and management procedures
Teacher
Vietnam Australian International School
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed separate classroom which were comprised of grades 1st, 3rd and 5th grade level students
- Developed semester curriculum plans, which included lectures, reading materials, and tests
- Facilitated/recorded standardized tests and projects to meet program requirements including UK's Key Stage curriculum
- Facilitated Extracurricular Activity courses for students
- Contributed constructive feedback to program structure and management procedures
Global Content Management Coordinator
ServiceNow
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Administration/management of internal content database systems
- Project management of content creation timeline from creation to field implementation; content database creation administrator
- Creation of metric reports for all mandated Quarterly Learning, in class courses and certifications
- Management of purchasing orders for Global Sales Enablement division
- Organization and facilitation of company-wide webinar learning
Teacher
Singapore International School
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Managed 4 separate classroom which were comprised of grades 7th, 8th, 10th and 11th grade levels
- Developed semester curriculum plans, which included lectures, reading materials, and tests
- Facilitated/recorded standardized tests and projects to meet Singapore iPSLE and Cambridge program requirements
- Improved students' classroom performance with one-on-one tutoring working with students ranging from 7-16 years old
- Facilitated small group activities emphasizing critical learning
- Contributed constructive feedback to program structure and management procedures
Teacher
EMG
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Created and taught relevant English lessons which fell within the integrated curriculum program of the Vietnamese curriculum and the UK's Key Stage curriculum
- Assessed progress of students to ensure success of language program which was composed of assessments from the Pearson Test of English for Young Learners (PTE Young Learners)
- Developed reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in students aged 6-18 years
- Prepared students for exams and oral presentations in English courses
Education
Graduate Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL07.2019
CELTA -
ILA Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City04.2016
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism and Management
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM06.2005
Certification
Certified Teacher Elementary Education K-6
Texas, USA
July 2024-July 2029
Volunteer Experience
2012 - Present
Make a Wish Foundation
Wish Granter/Volunteer Event Support San Diego,CA/Austin, TX
- Arrange at home meetings to meet family and discover child’s one true wish., Management of paperwork and creation/execution of events.
2017 - 2018
Refugee Net Tutoring
Tutor, San Diego, CA
- Assist in improving students English through tutoring.
- Working with students from multicultural backgrounds.
Timeline
Academic Interventionist
NYOS
07.2023 - Current
Classroom Teacher
TOSCOOL
03.2022 - 03.2023
Teacher
St. Philip School
08.2020 - 08.2021
Teacher
Vietnam Australian International School
08.2018 - 01.2020
Global Content Management Coordinator
ServiceNow
07.2017 - 07.2018
Teacher
Singapore International School
01.2017 - 06.2017
Teacher
EMG
06.2016 - 01.2017
CELTA -
ILA Vietnam
Certified Teacher Elementary Education K-6
Texas, USA
July 2024-July 2029
Graduate Teaching Certificate - Elementary Education
The University of West Florida
Master of Business Administration -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism and Management
New Mexico State University
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