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Heather L. Mattern

Irvington,Alabama

Summary

Experienced Secondary English teacher committed to fostering critical thinking and creativity in a positive and engaging learning environment. Highly Qualified educator with 25 years in the secondary language arts classroom motivated to drive student growth for lifelong success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

8th and 9th Grade Honors Language Arts Teacher

Clark-Shaw Magnet School
08.2015 - Current
  • Designed engaging lesson plans that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities in an advanced setting.
  • Enhanced students' critical thinking skills through the implementation of interactive group activities and problem-solving exercises.
  • Assessed student learning through various formative and summative assessments, adjusting instructional strategies as needed to maximize retention of key concepts.
  • Provided targeted feedback on student writing to improve their analytical and composition skills.

7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Cranford Burns Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2014
  • Facilitated collaborative group activities that enhanced peer interaction and fostered a supportive classroom environment.
  • Designed curriculum units that incorporated contemporary literature and relevant themes to stimulate student interest.
  • Promoted effective verbal and written communication through listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice.
  • Maintained a positive learning atmosphere through consistent classroom management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: English Language Arts

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
12-2000

Skills

  • Certified in Alabama to teach English 6-12
  • Familiar with teaching ACT and ACAP standards
  • Instructional Writing Expertise
  • Reading Comprehension Instruction
  • Project-based learning
  • Experienced with Iready, Rennaissance, Newsela, Nearpod, Formative, Canva, Schoology, Powerschools, and Google Classroom

Timeline

8th and 9th Grade Honors Language Arts Teacher

Clark-Shaw Magnet School
08.2015 - Current

7th and 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher

Cranford Burns Middle School
08.2001 - 05.2014

Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education: English Language Arts

University of South Alabama
Heather L. Mattern