Summary
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Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Heather Sallee

Teacher
Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Experienced educator with tailored lesson plans to meet individual student needs. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance learning experiences and facilitate subject comprehension. Strong understanding of classroom management and effective communication techniques.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
2
2

Years of counseling experience

Work History

Tutor

Self
07.2024 - Current
  • Leverage comprehensive experience across various school roles (teaching, counseling, support) to provide an effective tutoring experience
  • Collaborate with classroom teachers to ensure consistency with school curriculum and to keep a continuous check in on how the student is progressing
  • Integrate self-reflection practices to foster student independence. resilience, and self-efficacy

Middle School English Teacher

Innovation Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024
  • Taught a rich variety of novels and texts to spark student engagement, deepen comprehension and conversations, and promote literary analysis
  • Designed and assessed large-scale writing assignments, including informative and personal essays, using clear rubrics and student conferencing
  • Built strong, authentic relationships with students rooted in trust, care, and encouragement

Virtual 5th Grade Teacher

The PATH School
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Designed and delivered engaging virtual lessons with a focus on creativity and making it fun to learn online
  • Led small group sessions targeting specific skills to provide personalized, data-driven instruction. Gamified instruction to boost participation
  • Pushed the boundaries of virtual teaching to discover effective ways to connect with and inspire young learners

Guidance Counselor/Assistant Principal

Avant Garde Academy
08.2019 - 06.2021
  • Provided crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and social-emotional support to promote a positive school climate and provide a calming presence
  • Gained valuable counseling tools and insights that now deeply inform my work as a teacher and tutor
  • Built strong, trusting relationships with staff and families to foster open communication and collaborative problem-solving

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
10-2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05-2012

Skills

  • Patience
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Creative thinking
  • Collaboration and teamwork

Accomplishments

  • Successfully supported numerous students in passing their grade levels through personalized instruction, targeted development, and self-reflection

Certification

  • Licensed Teacher - 11 years
  • ESOL Endorsed
  • K-12 ESE
  • K-6 Reading

Languages

English
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Tutor

Self
07.2024 - Current

Middle School English Teacher

Innovation Schools
08.2022 - 05.2024

Virtual 5th Grade Teacher

The PATH School
08.2021 - 06.2022

Guidance Counselor/Assistant Principal

Avant Garde Academy
08.2019 - 06.2021

Master of Arts - Teaching

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Florida

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