Heather Wright
Louisville,KY
Summary
Enthusiastic Entry-level teaching professional with background with strong communication, time management, and knowledge of the concepts of Chemistry combined with a devotion to the profession and student success. Aiming to create a supportive, stimulating, and learning-focused classroom environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Tates Creek High School
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
- Assisted in administering tests and other assessments to evaluate student progress.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Instructed students in lab by teaching safety protocols for proper use of chemicals and safe disposal of hazardous materials.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Maintained current knowledge of chemistry and effective teaching methodologies.
Summer Camp Teacher
Kentucky Science Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Built positive and productive relationships with students and parents to further program objectives and overall success.
- Modeled appropriate behavior to help children develop decision making, problem-solving and other essential life skills.
- Implemented lesson plans and led hands-on group projects for up to 20 students.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Practicum Student
Sayre Upper School
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes, and schedules.
- Collaborated with classroom teacher to develop and implement activities.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chemistry
Transylvania University
Lexington, KY07-2025
Skills
- Lab Safety
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Project-Based Learning
- Student Records Management
- Individualized instruction
- Faculty collaboration
- Hands-on learning
- Teamwork and cooperation
Certification
Kentucky Certification to teach High School Chemistry expected upon completion of degree (mid-July).
Praxis
- Passing score in Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Grades 7-12
- Passing score in Chemistry
Timeline
Student Teacher
Tates Creek High School
09.2024 - 12.2024
Summer Camp Teacher
Kentucky Science Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
Practicum Student
Sayre Upper School
04.2024 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Chemistry
Transylvania University
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