Heather L. Silva
Summary
Compassionate, energetic, and effective educator equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
Consolidated School District Of New Britain
2023.11 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating real-life examples and hands-on activities into lessons.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through engaging group projects and individual assignments.
- Increased student participation with interactive learning tools and diverse teaching methods.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to design interdisciplinary lesson plans, reinforcing key concepts across subjects using the ARC (American Reading Company) and IM Math curriculum.
Teacher
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
2017.08 - Current
- Integrate the arts into Math and/or Science lessons
- Planning and Organization, Knowledge of Development
- Attend several Professional Development to improve my teaching skills
- Incorporate multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Attend and actively participate in weekly Instructional Data Team meetings with Principals and Math coaches
- Creating cooperative learning activities for students that include using the multiple intelligences
- Assess student performance throughout the school year using a variety of assessments
- Design various modified tests and activities for students with IEPs, including low-functioning students
Teacher
Jonathan E. Reed (PreK -8)
2013.08 - 2017.06
- Planning and Organization, Knowledge of Development
- Differentiated Instruction and use of technology
- Collaboration with Colleagues
- Design various modified tests and activities for students with IEPs, including low-functioning students
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Create various PBIS classroom management systems
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Education
Masters +15 -
Loyola Marymount University
M.S - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
Waterbury, CT05.2011
B.A. - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT12.2009
Skills
- Level 1 Google Certified Educator
- Kami; Peardeck; Nearpod; Clever
- Mclass and DIBELS experience
- i-Ready Experience (Math/Reading)
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Powerschool/Parentsquare experience
- Interactive Student Technology (Blackboard, Moodle)
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
- Technology Integration
Certification
- State of Connecticut Professional Educator, Certification Elementary, K-6 (013), June 2032
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Consolidated School District Of New Britain
2023.11 - Current
Teacher
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
2017.08 - Current
Teacher
Jonathan E. Reed (PreK -8)
2013.08 - 2017.06
Masters +15 -
Loyola Marymount University
M.S - Elementary Education
University of Bridgeport
B.A. - Human Development and Family Studies
University of Connecticut
- State of Connecticut Professional Educator, Certification Elementary, K-6 (013), June 2032
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