Heather Vandiver

• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning at all 3 schools at which I taught. As technology is ever-evolving, I frequently update my skill set.
• Attended students' concerts, sporting events, and performances to offer support and encourage extracurricular activities.
• Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
• Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning using interactive lessons that piqued students' interest, held their attention, and encouraged them to take risks in learning.
• Was not afraid to make mistakes on purpose so students would "catch" them, correct them, and in turn, would be more confident in the class.
• Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
• Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in the educational process.
• Organization is something I enjoy, as it made my classroom flow for both my students and myself.

• 2023-2024 4th grade science/social studies
• Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
• Provided a warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
• Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
• Pursued professional development during the summer months as well as the school year to maintain certification and extend skills.
• Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
• Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
• Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.

• 2022-2023 4th grade ELA/reading/social studies
• 2021-2022 1st 9 weeks: mild/moderate special education self contained, then 3 nine weeks of 4th grade science/social studies
• 2020-2021, 2019-2020, 2018-2019, 2017-2018, 2016-2017 4th grade science/social studies
• 2015-2016 5th grade science/social studies
• 2014-2015 4th grade science/social studies
• 2013 winter/spring semester 4th & 5th grade mild/moderate special education self-contained
• Named Keithville Elementary Teacher of the Year 2019

• Assisted the Spirit Squad Coach with the supervision of our team members and the kindergartners for summer camp in June/July at Keithville
• Assisted with uniform fittings, various meetings throughout the 2 years I held the position, attended with the coach &/or led the Spirit Squad team at home football games and basketball games
• Accompanied the team to the Mansfield Mardi Gras parade in 2017 & 2018

• 2012 fall semester 4th & 5th grade mild/moderate special education self-contained

• several days at Keithville, both in the elementary classrooms and in middle school classes
• several days at Shreve Island in the severe/profound classroom as a paraprofessional

• Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
• Monitored service after sale and implemented quick and effective problem resolutions.
• Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
• Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
• Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
• Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding quotas.
• Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
• Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
• Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
• Set and achieved company defined sales goals.

Along with this Dual Master's Degree, I have a EdTPA portfolio. I graduated with a 4.0 average. I completed this degree program while teaching 2.5 hours away. 

I took off 10 years to raise my family, then completed my final two semesters and graduated with honors one month after my mother died.