Heather Sallee
Teacher/Tutor
Boise,Idaho
Summary
Dynamic Tutor encouraging students in varying subjects with use of creative instructional techniques. Valued educator gifted at identifying and removing roadblocks to learning. Helps students highlight strengths, see potential, acknowledge areas of improvement, master skills and feel confident!
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Tutor
Rise & Radiate Tutoring
Tampa, FL
06.2014 - Current
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Planned lessons for allotted time to strengthen weak subjects and build skills.
- Prepared lesson plans to meet goals identified in students' individualized study plans.
- Coached and mentored junior tutors on successful teaching strategies and time management.
Guidance Counselor
Avant Garde Academy
Tampa, FL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Reviewed and discussed students' academic credentials, interests and educational goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to define therapy objectives and analyze progress.
- Identified and addressed concerns of incoming students and parents.
- Prepared students for later educational experiences by encouraging exploration of learning opportunities and perseverance through challenging tasks.
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillsborough County School District
Tampa, Florida
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
- Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
Tampa 08.2008 - 05.2012
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of South Florida
Tampa 08.2012 - 10.2014
Skills
Reading level analysis
Elementary education
Transitional support
Building blocks of learning
Certification
Teaching
Timeline
Guidance Counselor
Avant Garde Academy
08.2020 - 05.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Hillsborough County School District
08.2018 - 05.2020
Teaching
10-2014
Elementary Education
10-2014
ESOL
10-2014
ESE
10-2014
Tutor
Rise & Radiate Tutoring
06.2014 - Current
Master of Arts - Teaching
University of South Florida
08.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Florida
08.2008 - 05.2012