Heather Smith
Owatonna,MN
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Grade Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Owatonna, MN
08.2021 - Current
- Serving as a looping teacher by teaching 1st and 2nd grade with the same group of students
- Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, and social skills to build safe and effective relationships
- Build an effective learning environment by utilizing a wide range of instructional approaches and activities
- Create lesson plans that provide student centered learning and facilitate discussions
- Keep students on-task by using effective behavior management strategies
- Collaborate with fellow teammates to best support student learning
- Communicate with families to best support students’ academic achievement, work habits, social skills, and well-being
- Create and monitor literacy plans and setting goals for 1st and 2nd grade teams.
Kindergarten Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
Mankato, MN
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Design Engaging Distance Learning units and lessons incorporating different technologies
- Incorporate technology into lessons through smartboard technology and Ipad applications
- Plan and prepare detailed unit plans and lessons for instruction in all subject areas
- Conferred and attended parent-teacher conferences and Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
- Collaborate as a team to plan instruction and continue learning through professional development workshops.
Grade Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Faribault, MN
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Create a welcoming classroom environment through responsive classroom strategies
- Use guided instruction to differentiate lessons to reach all learners in mathematics and reading through evidence based practices
- Modify assignments and differentiate instruction for all needs including special education students
- Design whole group, small group, and individual lesson plans.
Education
Masters - Teaching and Learning
May 2020
Elementary Education
University of St. Thomas, Mary’s University of Minnesota
May 2017
Skills
- SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Lesson planning
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Collect and analyze data to make informed decisions
- Tailoring presentations and trainings for individuals
- Computer skills:
- Microsoft Office, SMART board technology
- And Google applications
- Creative strategies: problem-solving, community building
- Learning environment
- Organization
- Active listening and communication skills
- Time management and deadline-driven
- Highly self-motivated
- Positive/Enthusiastic
- Flexible/Adaptive
- Collaborative
Timeline
Grade Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Kindergarten Teacher
Jefferson Elementary School
08.2020 - 06.2021
Grade Teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
08.2017 - 06.2020
Masters - Teaching and Learning
Elementary Education
University of St. Thomas, Mary’s University of Minnesota