Heather Russell
Teacher
Mexia,TX
Summary
Energetic Teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. I am a dedicated individual who anticipates the value of the unknown, enjoys a fast-paced work environment, and am a highly organized person.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
51
51
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Waco ISD
Waco, TX
08.2020 - Current
- 5th Grade 2020-2022
- $th Grade 2022-2023
- 2nd Grade Team Lead 2023 - Present
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Trained and mentored competent and flexible workforce to meet project needs and promote positive work environment.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Directed class discussions to spark conversation about key concepts, complex problems and overarching themes.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Attended students' concerts, sporting events and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Utilized study guides and interactive study tools to increase standardized test scores.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
Production Associate II
Morgan Corporation
, TX
01.2019 - Current
- Apply safety practices to ensure a safe work environment for my co-workers and myself
- Lead team to reach daily production target
- Operate Machinery
Account Supervisor II
US Xpress
Terrell, TX
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Directly supervised the wellbeing, safety, and accountability of a fleet of 120 drivers
- Supervised the movement, deadlines, and any arising crisis or emergencies of the entire fleet at any given time to ensure an accurate Level of Service for the dedicated customer account
- Recognized potential issues and adjusted accordingly.
Logistics Supervisor
Loadtex, Inc
, TX
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Developed a rapport with Loadtex's client's CSRs, Brokers, and Vendors
- Negotiated transport rates with brokers
- Scheduled, Tracked and Maintained driver's hours, mileage, and delivery logs for payroll and invoicing purposes
- Interviewed and hired drivers
- Provided new hire orientation and quarterly safety trainings
Truck Driver (Lease Operator)
Frozen Food Express
Lancaster, TX
01.2014
- Drove 3,000 miles per week on dedicated route
- Maintained correct driver logs, trip reports, maintenance records, and receipt logs
- Complied to the regulations of DOT in safety through time management and safety inspections.
Logistics Manager and Inventory Control Manager
The PCI Group
Houston, TX
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Increased accuracy of inventory stored at facility to 99.8%
- Developed and implemented spreadsheets for better tracking purposes
- Maintained high level of customer relation and support
- Increased shipping accuracy to 99.8%
- Reduced driver wait time by 40% per shipment load.
Community Based Membership Associate
San Jacinto Girl Scout Council
Houston, TX
01.1994 - 01.2002
- Coordinated after school program for 300+ girls per week including supervision of adult leaders at five locations
- Packaged, delivered, and taught educational programs
- Completed 200+ hours of training in leadership/educational skills
- Provided 100+ hours of training in leadership/educational skill to adult leader members
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TXBachelor of Arts - Business Administration Business Management Concentration
Wilmington College
Wilmington, OhioAssociate of Science - undefined
Navarro College
Corsicana, TXSkills
Microsoft Office Suite/360undefined
Affiliations
Life Time Member of United States Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Association
Timeline
Teacher
Waco ISD
08.2020 - Current
Production Associate II
Morgan Corporation
01.2019 - Current
Account Supervisor II
US Xpress
01.2016 - 01.2017
Logistics Supervisor
Loadtex, Inc
01.2015 - 01.2016
Truck Driver (Lease Operator)
Frozen Food Express
01.2014
Logistics Manager and Inventory Control Manager
The PCI Group
01.2002 - 01.2008
Community Based Membership Associate
San Jacinto Girl Scout Council
01.1994 - 01.2002
Master of Arts - Curriculum and Instruction
Tarleton State University
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration Business Management Concentration
Wilmington College
Associate of Science - undefined
Navarro College
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