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Heather Wilckens

Manakin-Sabot,VA

Summary

Well respected educator with over 18 years of experience eager to contribute to team success through hard work, clear communication, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a career outside of the classroom.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Teacher

Goochland County Public Schools
Goochland, VA
08.2019 - Current
  • Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
  • Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
  • Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard and iPads.
  • Served as cooperating teacher for Teachers For Tomorrow students during their internships.

Drama Program Advisor

Goochland Middle School
Goochland, VA
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
  • Maintained tight production timetables and quality standards to give audiences exceptional offerings.
  • Maintained budget and purchase orders.
  • Helped with scenic and costume design/creation.

Elementary Teacher

Goochland County Public Schools
Goochland, VA
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
  • Designed and presented lesson plans in five academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
  • Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.

Preschool Teacher

AGAPE Preschool
Richmond, VA
09.2012 - 06.2014
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Worked with parent volunteers daily in my classroom.

Elementary Teacher

Goochland County Public Schools
Goochland, VA
08.2005 - 06.2011
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Worked as mentor for first year teacher.
  • Worked with college students during their internships.
  • Created, organized, and led division grade level meetings and training for first grade teachers.

Elementary Teacher

Hanover County Public Schools
Hanover, VA
08.1991 - 06.1999
  • Served as school's Exxon Math Lead Teacher and V-QUEST Science Lead Teacher.
  • Led math and science teacher workshops.
  • Served as mentor teacher for first year teacher.
  • Served as cooperating teacher for student teacher.

Skills

  • Strong Leadership
  • Engaging Presentations
  • Strong Organizational Abilities
  • Schedule Creation
  • Collaboration
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Presentation Skills with Small and Large Groups
  • Experience with Promethean Board, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Google Slides/Docs/Drive/Sheets/Forms

Education

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA
08.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Elementary Education (NK-8th Grade)

Randolph-Macon College
Ashland, VA
06.1991

Recognitions

  • WTVR Channel 6 Building Better Minds feature story (March 10, 2021)
  • Goochland County Public School's 2010 Teacher of the Year
  • Randolph Elementary School's 2010 Teacher of the Year
  • Richmond Times-Dispatch's Metro & Virginia 2006 feature article "Reading, Writing and Blogging"
  • Mechanicsville Elementary Schools' 1997 Teacher of the Year
  • 1996 R.E.B. Award for Teaching Excellence nominee

Timeline

Middle School Teacher

Goochland County Public Schools
08.2019 - Current

Drama Program Advisor

Goochland Middle School
10.2018 - 03.2022

Elementary Teacher

Goochland County Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2017

Preschool Teacher

AGAPE Preschool
09.2012 - 06.2014

Elementary Teacher

Goochland County Public Schools
08.2005 - 06.2011

Elementary Teacher

Hanover County Public Schools
08.1991 - 06.1999

Master of Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Virginia Commonwealth University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Elementary Education (NK-8th Grade)

Randolph-Macon College

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