Heather Preston
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly qualified History Teacher with 1 year of professional experience teaching World History and World Geography to high school students in an urban educational setting. Special talent engaging at-risk students in historical curriculum and connecting subject matter to student lives and cultures. More than 10 years of experience educating children as a private tutor. Extensive knowledge of American history and the American legal system through reading and summarizing civil lawsuits for attorney clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
History Teacher
First Baptist Academy
08.2023 - Current
- Taught World History and World Geography using McGraw Hill curriculum.
- Taught 11th and 12th grade English.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary source analysis in lessons and assignments.
- Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance and confidence, specifically students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism.
Law Writer
Courthouse News Service
10.2015 - Current
- Read, interpreted, and summarized civil lawsuits for my company's attorney clients.
- Applied strong writing, editing and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce best possible content.
- Edited or rewrote summaries produced by new writers; Assisted with training in proper grammar, punctuation and syntax.
- Trained new writers on how to glean information from civil lawsuits.
- Conducted audits of the work of writers in all 50 states and developed reports on findings.
Summer School Teacher
Plano Day School
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Helped young Chinese students improve English language reading and writing skills.
- Created and managed hands-on activities that engaged students in learning process.
- Interacted with children and promoted good behavior through positive reinforcement methods.
- Tutored students in math, science, history, reading and English.
- Used clear and open grading system to treat all students fairly.
- Developed and maintained strong student, parent and team relationships to maximize program effectiveness.
- Tested, evaluated and counseled students regarding academic performance and goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Texas
Denton, TX12.2020
Master of Arts - U.S. and World History
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO12.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Dallas County Community Colleges
Dallas, TXSkills
- Inquiry-based learning
- Project-based learning
- Historical Research
- Technology Implementation
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Classroom presentation management
- Lesson development and implementation
- Experienced writer and researcher
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook and PowerPoint
Timeline
History Teacher
First Baptist Academy
08.2023 - Current
Summer School Teacher
Plano Day School
06.2016 - 08.2016
Law Writer
Courthouse News Service
10.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of North Texas
Master of Arts - U.S. and World History
Missouri State University
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Dallas County Community Colleges
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