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Heather Rochefort

Littleton

Summary

Dynamic educator with strong background in curriculum development and student assessment, adept at lesson planning and fostering effective parent-teacher communication. Skilled in differentiated instruction, I create engaging learning environments that promote academic and emotional growth, ensuring students achieve their educational goals through tailored support and innovative teaching strategies.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeschool Teacher

Self Employed Services
09.2007 - Current
  • Continually observe and assess student progress to inform teaching.
  • Collect and organize data for student portfolios to satisfy legal guidelines.
  • Work with parents and students to create a personalized learning plan and to set goals.
  • Utilize various assessment methods to track progress accurately.
  • Research multiple curricula, methodologies and perspectives as part of educational planning.
  • Use evidence-based practices to provide systematic and explicit reading and math instruction.
  • Promote interdisciplinary connections for deeper understanding of material.

Elementary School Teacher

Lafayette Regional School
09.1999 - 06.2002
  • Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
  • Evaluated and assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and adapting teaching methods accordingly.
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Established a positive classroom environment through effective classroom management strategies, fostering respect and cooperation among students.

Elementary School Teacher

Eden Central School
08.1992 - 06.1999
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall student achievement, participating in professional development workshops and collaborating with colleagues on best practices.
  • Communicated effectively with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress and addressing concerns as needed.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction techniques to analyze student performance trends and adjust teaching methods accordingly for optimal results.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.

Education

Elementary Education

Lesley University
Cambridge, MA
05-1992

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Effective parent-teacher communication
  • Instructional techniques
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Assessment administration
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Relationship building

Timeline

Homeschool Teacher

Self Employed Services
09.2007 - Current

Elementary School Teacher

Lafayette Regional School
09.1999 - 06.2002

Elementary School Teacher

Eden Central School
08.1992 - 06.1999

Elementary Education

Lesley University