Heather Stepp
Rio Vista,TX
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than 10 years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering a wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
6th Grade Math/Science Teacher (Online/Virtual)
K12 Stride - TVAH
2019.08 - Current
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment data.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Developed team communications and information for grade and subject PLC meetings.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to Class Connect sessions and meetings on time.
- Handled at least 20 Enduring Connections per week to address student concerns and praises.
- Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions.
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social development and physical health
- Attended 504 meetings for students and families.
- Improved students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating debate activities and group projects into the curriculum.
- Developed effective assessment strategies for measuring student progress in alignment with instructional goals.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary lesson plans, promoting a deeper understanding of mathematical connections across subjects.
ESL Teacher
VIPKID
2017.10 - 2019.07
- Engaged students aged four to twelve, varying in proficiency, to implement curriculum prepared by VIPKID Supplemented using props, TPR and songs.
- Provided parents with clear and positive feedback and maintained 5 stars (5 out of 5) based on parent feedback.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed and taught a curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create an effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment.
2nd Grade Teacher
Godley Independent School District
2013.08 - 2016.08
- Taught math and science in the mainstream classroom to a group of students with varying academic levels, including SPED and ESL.
- Worked with struggling students in small groups Used Google Drive for personal organization and collaboration with other professionals.
- Incorporated Whole Brain Teaching techniques for classroom management.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve them in the educational process.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of developmentally challenged students.
1st Grade Teacher
Hillsboro Independent School District
2012.08 - 2013.08
- Taught a diverse group of students all core subjects.
- Planned units using backwards design.
- Prepared station activities and small group lessons.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social and citizenship skills.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Implemented improvements to improve behavior of class and individual students.
- Taught lessons encompassing range of skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX05.2012
High School Diploma -
Rio Vista High School
Rio Vista, TX05.2009
Skills
- Great with technology utilizing Google Drive, Microsoft Office, email, and internet resources.
- Dependable professional that can be counted on to get the job done.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team Player that is able to work with people of diverse backgrounds
- Classroom management.
- Differentiated instruction.
- Organizational skills.
- Time management.
Certification
- Generalist EC-6
- ESL EC-6
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
6th Grade Math/Science Teacher (Online/Virtual)
K12 Stride - TVAH
2019.08 - Current
ESL Teacher
VIPKID
2017.10 - 2019.07
2nd Grade Teacher
Godley Independent School District
2013.08 - 2016.08
1st Grade Teacher
Hillsboro Independent School District
2012.08 - 2013.08
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tarleton State University
High School Diploma -
Rio Vista High School
- Generalist EC-6
- ESL EC-6
- First aid and CPR certified
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