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Heather M Love

Meridian,ID

Summary

Passionate and dedicated teacher with 25+ years in the field of education including experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering various subjects. Proven track record of enhancing student performance using innovative teaching methods, technology, and building relationships with students. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reading and Math Intervention Teacher

Sage International Network of Schools
08.2021 - Current
  • Delivered Professional Development to teachers to enhance instruction in reading and math through differentiation of skills, using data to make instructional decisions, and mentoring teachers new to the profession.
  • Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at improving the quality of mathematics and reading education for all students.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary lessons that made connections between math and other subjects.
  • Responsible for assessing dyslexia characteristics in students and communicating with families as a professional resource.
  • Managed the MTSS team to make the best instructional and behavioral decisions for "at risk" learners.

3rd Grade Teacher-Hillsdale Elementary School

WestAda School District
08.2018 - 06.2021

Grade 3 Teacher, Data Lead, MTSS RTI Team

Reading & Math Intervention/ Family & Consumer Sci

West Ada School District,
08.2011 - 06.2018
  • MTSS Reading and Math Interventionist, Data Lead, RTI Lead, Mentor Teacher 3 years, and Family and Consumer Science 2 years.

State Reading Coordinator

Idaho Department of Education
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Presenter- Idaho Legislative Session 2010- Adoption of Common Core Reading Standards
  • Presenter- 2010 HEAP Conference- Integration of Common Core Reading Standards
  • Responsible for directing districts on the Idaho Reading Indicator, IRI
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge in the field of literacy education through attending workshops, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.


First Grade Teacher

Joint Meridian School District
01.2000 - 01.2010
  • Paramount Elementary School and Spalding Elementary SchoolHighly Qualified Teaching Status, RTI Committee-8 years

First and Second Grade Teacher

Billings School District
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Billing’s School District Arts Coordinator and CELL Teacher Trainer

First Grade Teacher, Fifth Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher

Kalispell School District
01.1994 - 01.1997

Education

M.A. - Education/ Quality Schools

Graceland University
Lamoni, IA
01.2009

B.A. - Elementary Education

University of Montana
Missoula, MT
01.1994

Associates in Arts -

University of Maryland-European Division
Munich, Germany
01.1991

Affiliations

Center for Exceptional Children, CEC; Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, ASCD; International Reading Association, IRA; Idaho PTA

Certification

SMART Certification issued 2024 -Idaho Striving to Meet Achievement in Reading Together


Idaho Advanced Professional Rung-2020


Idaho Master Teacher Premium 2020


ETS Item Writer- Reading Praxis Exam 2010


Timeline

Reading and Math Intervention Teacher

Sage International Network of Schools
08.2021 - Current

3rd Grade Teacher-Hillsdale Elementary School

WestAda School District
08.2018 - 06.2021

Reading & Math Intervention/ Family & Consumer Sci

West Ada School District,
08.2011 - 06.2018

State Reading Coordinator

Idaho Department of Education
01.2010 - 01.2011

First Grade Teacher

Joint Meridian School District
01.2000 - 01.2010

First and Second Grade Teacher

Billings School District
01.1997 - 01.2000

First Grade Teacher, Fifth Grade Teacher, Second Grade Teacher

Kalispell School District
01.1994 - 01.1997

B.A. - Elementary Education

University of Montana

M.A. - Education/ Quality Schools

Graceland University

Associates in Arts -

University of Maryland-European Division
Heather M Love