Heather Spurrier
Stillwater
Summary
Innovative and adaptable teacher with a focus on interactive learning and effective classroom management. Experienced in developing engaging lesson plans that promote critical thinking and student participation, ready to contribute to a vibrant educational community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Stillwater Public Schools
Stillwater, OK
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed classrooms of 18-30 students per rotation with various needs
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance literacy skills and foster student participation.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs effectively.
- Collaborated with colleagues to align curriculum standards and improve instructional practices.
- Assessed student progress through formative evaluations, providing timely feedback for academic growth.
- Facilitated small group discussions to encourage critical thinking and collaborative learning among students.
- Integrated technology tools to support interactive learning experiences in the classroom environment.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding student performance and classroom activities for community engagement.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive learning environment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in education and improve instructional skills.
- Collaborated with grade-level team members to create interdisciplinary lessons that reinforced key concepts across subjects.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Ponca City Public Schools
Ponca City, OK
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed self contained classrooms with 20-28 students with various needs
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans aligned with state standards.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Fostered positive classroom environment to enhance student learning and collaboration.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support diverse learning styles and engagement.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding student performance and behavior.
- Established and maintained highly structured classroom culture where students demonstrated respect, responsibility and dedication to studies.
- Employed visuals consistent with needs and capabilities of students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively through consistent expectations, clear rules, and appropriate consequences for undesirable actions.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, reading, writing and history.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2017
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Peer collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Teaching strategies such as GE
- Knowledgeable about Google and other technology used in the district
- Instructional technology
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Curriculum implementation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interactive learning
- Self motivation
Certification
- Certified in Elementary Education in Oklahoma Grades K-8
Timeline
5th Grade ELA Teacher
Stillwater Public Schools
08.2019 - 05.2022
3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
Ponca City Public Schools
08.2017 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Oklahoma State University