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Heather Southerington

Summary


Positive, enthusiastic and dedicated recreational leader experienced in planning and leading Early Childhood, Youth and Family events who approaches each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor. Over 23 years experiences working with youth and their families. Knowledgeable about budgetary, safety and administrative requirements. Prepared to apply experience and skills to growth-oriented position in community recreation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Second Grade Teacher

Columbus City Schools
Columbus, OH
10.2013 - Current
  • Awarded 2020 North Linden's Teacher of Year
  • Proven leadership as the school senior facility representative, school-wide reading content leader and OTES school representative
  • Creates, plans and implements multi-discipline lesson plans based on language arts, science, technology, math and social studies Ohio learning standards; assessing student's knowledge with formative and summative assessments, exit tickets, rubrics and test.
  • Uses data to assess student's progress, look for trends, re-teaching and self-reflection
  • Integrates technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning and engagement
  • Establishes supportive, positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters positive a classroom atmospheres that supports student growth, drives social development and maintains positive interaction
  • Schedules, plans and chaperones field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
  • Communicates and builds relationship with families by phone calls, email and conferences
  • Collaborates with second grade team in weekly teacher-based teams to analyze data, share results and identify students needs to achieve a year's worth of growth

Program Director

Westside Boys And Girls Club
Columbus , Ohio
06.1999 - 12.2021

Second Grade Teacher

Imagine Harrisburg Pike Community School
Columbus, Ohio
09.2012 - 09.2013
  • Designed lesson plans that enable students to work in groups, pairs and individually and incorporate multiple learning styles
  • Built relationships with parents and guardians by attending community events, newsletter, phone calls, email and student journals

Program Supervisor of Mayor Coleman's Capital Kids

Columbus Recreation And Parks Department
Columbus, Ohio
06.2003 - 09.2012
  • Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility;
  • Trained staff in proper implementation of program systems, working with youth, games and activities
  • Recruited, hired and coached staff along with performing staff evaluations and addressed areas for improvement
  • Earned First Aid, and CPR certifications with emphasis on children's treatment protocols.
  • Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
  • Established operating budget and controlled expenditures.
  • Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
  • Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
  • Maintained participates files, properly storing and maintaining personal information.
  • Recruited and managed American Reads and community volunteers
  • Collaborated with community organizations including SWACO, Columbus Zoo, Columbus Library and the Metro Parks

After School and Summer Camp Coordinator

COSI
Columbus, Ohio
09.2002 - 09.2004
  • Led the team that developed the first middle school afterschool program at COSI partnering with the Mayor's Office of Education, BP Connects and Columbus City Schools.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with afterschool participates.
  • Prepared reports for management regarding status and progress of recreational activities.
  • Liaised with community organizations to promote recreational activities.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Established operating budget for afterschool program program, camp and controlled expenditures.
  • Hired, disciplined and managed 4 afterschool staff members
  • Co-managed over 30 part-time camp staff members.
  • Created interesting and educational lesson plans and implemented activities while engaging with children.
  • Trained and mentored new camp counselors in operations practices and camper-focused activities.
  • Developed and directed programs suitable for children between ages of 6 and 16.
  • Handled administrative and business management needs for multiple days camp with as many as 800 children in attendance each summer season.
  • Collaborated with HR on hiring and onboarding staff, managing onboarding documents and payroll oversight.
  • Safeguarded campers, providing general first aid and distributing medication to children as directed.

Children and Youth Cruise Staff

Disney Cruise Line
Orlando, FL
09.1998 - 05.1999

Education

Bachelor's Plus Program - Early Childhood PK-3 License

Ashland University, Ashland, OH
01.2010 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Muskingum University, New Concord, OH
09.1994 - 05.1998
  • Founding of Member of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority
  • Awarded Broadcaster of the Year Award and Scholarship in 1997
  • Elected to Vice President for Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority in 1997
  • President and Member of CenterBoard Student Programs Staff

Accomplishments

  • North Linden's Teacher of the Year in 2020
  • Central Ohio Water and Franklin County Social and Water Conservation District Educator of the Year in 2011
  • Awarded Mayor Coleman's Certificate of Recognition for Leadership of Capital Kids Program in 2011

Timeline

Second Grade Teacher - Columbus City Schools
10.2013 - Current
Second Grade Teacher - Imagine Harrisburg Pike Community School
09.2012 - 09.2013
Ashland University - Bachelor's Plus Program, Early Childhood PK-3 License
01.2010 - 12.2011
Program Supervisor of Mayor Coleman's Capital Kids - Columbus Recreation And Parks Department
06.2003 - 09.2012
After School and Summer Camp Coordinator - COSI
09.2002 - 09.2004
Program Director - Westside Boys And Girls Club
06.1999 - 12.2021
Children and Youth Cruise Staff - Disney Cruise Line
09.1998 - 05.1999
Muskingum University - Bachelor of Arts, Communications
09.1994 - 05.1998

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