Heather Sappington
Marshall,MO
Summary
Innovative 3rd Grade Teacher with a proven track record in fostering student engagement, promoting individualized learning, and mentoring new educators. Committed to creating a collaborative and inclusive classroom environment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Marshall School District
Marshall, MO
08.2007 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet diverse learning needs within the classroom.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect and collaboration among students.
- Utilized assessment tools to track student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Mentored new teachers in classroom management techniques and curriculum development best practices.
- Organized and facilitated school-wide events that encouraged community involvement in education initiatives.
- Collaborated with fellow educators to design interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking skills.
- Created classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to development and skill level of students.
- Served as a grade-level team leader, coordinating efforts among colleagues to improve overall teaching practices within the school community.
6th Grade Science Teacher
Independence School District
Independence, MO
08.1996 - 12.2004
- Designed and implemented engaging science curriculum aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated hands-on experiments to enhance student understanding of scientific concepts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary projects into science lessons.
- Developed assessments to evaluate student comprehension and adapt instruction accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO05-2021
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Individualized learning
Accomplishments
- Commended for exceptional teaching and support to students.
- Was chosen for the 2024 Cohort Amazon Future Engineering Ambassador Program. Only 50 educators chosen in all of US.
Timeline
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Marshall School District
08.2007 - Current
6th Grade Science Teacher
Independence School District
08.1996 - 12.2004
Master of Science - Education Administration
Missouri Valley College