Heather Turner
DeLand,FL
Summary
Highly organized and dependable candidate with a proven track record of effectively managing multiple priorities while maintaining a positive attitude. Demonstrated willingness to take on additional responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills, ensuring accuracy while handling multiple projects simultaneously. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges, utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Dean
Sugar Mill Elementary
01.2024 - Current
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
Intermediate ELA Interventionist
Sugar Mill Elementary
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Determined appropriate interventions and planned support milestones.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Trained teachers and staff on how to spot students in need of help and refer for services.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Starke Elementary
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on trends in education and bringing innovative ideas back to the classroom.
- Tracked student progress using formative and summative assessments, informing future instruction and support strategies.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
Fourth Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Holly Hill Elementary
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials tailored to individual learning styles.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Developed a positive classroom environment by fostering open communication, respect, and collaboration among students.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Education
Education Specialist Curriculum and Instruction -
Stetson University
DeLand, FL12.2024
Master of Science Educational Leadership -
Stetson University
DeLand, FL12.2023
Master of Science Special Education, Concentration in Autism -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2022
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education -
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2011
Skills
- Organizational development
- Faculty communication
- School policies and protocols
- Student advisement
- Learning outcome assessment
- Performance assessment
Certification
- State of Florida Professional Educator’s License (K-6)
- Educational Leadership (All levels)
- Educational Media Specialist Certification (PK-6)
- Social Studies Certificate
- Reading Endorsement Certification
- ESOL Endorsement Certification
References
- Dr. Debra Touchton, Professor
- Dr. Elise Gruber, Professor
- Dr. Rajni Shankar-Brown, Professor
Timeline
Administrative Dean
Sugar Mill Elementary
01.2024 - Current
Intermediate ELA Interventionist
Sugar Mill Elementary
08.2020 - 01.2024
Fourth Grade Teacher
Starke Elementary
08.2018 - 08.2020
Fourth Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher
Holly Hill Elementary
01.2017 - 08.2018
Master of Science Educational Leadership -
Stetson University
Master of Science Special Education, Concentration in Autism -
University of Florida
- State of Florida Professional Educator’s License (K-6)
- Educational Leadership (All levels)
- Educational Media Specialist Certification (PK-6)
- Social Studies Certificate
- Reading Endorsement Certification
- ESOL Endorsement Certification
Education Specialist Curriculum and Instruction -
Stetson University
Bachelor of Science Elementary Education -
University of Southern Indiana
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