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Heidi Haywood

Laveen,AZ

Summary

Seasoned secondary educator with knowledge and experience in effective communication, curriculum scheduling and problem solving to accomplish goals of individuals and groups. Believes strongly in creating a stimulating learning environment in which individuals can develop to their full potential. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Remarkable ability to actively listen and interact with diverse populations. Authentic rapport that generates trust for people to open up and share personally. Genuinely interested in the well being of people.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

English Language Learner Teacher

Rio Salado Community College
Phoenix, AZ
09.2022 - Current
  • Achieve highly coordinated cross-communications environment, liaising with staff members for best practices sharing.
  • Improve student grammar and conversational skills through role play assignments.
  • Facilitate lessons encompassing a range of skill-building activities for speaking, writing, reading and listening.
  • Develop relationships with students of diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.

Youth Specialist

Against All Odds
Queen Creek, AZ
02.2020 - Current
  • Keep youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
  • Lead groups of youth in discovery exercises and offer personalized support to individuals in need of extra assistance.
  • Provide feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
  • Support youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.
  • Encourage each program participant to interact and provide numerous opportunities to engage with others and enjoy activities.
  • Act as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.

Physical Education Teacher

Roosevelt School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2019 - Current
  • Employ kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make lessons interesting and interactive.
  • Customize small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Test, evaluate and counsel students regarding academic performance and goals.
  • Encourage positive behavior by creating an inclusive environment where all students feel safe and respected.
  • Plan class activities that are both educational and fun for all participants involved.
  • Promote positive relationships by coordinating outside activities for staff to participate in.

Physical Education Teacher

Gila Crossing Community School
Laveen, AZ
07.2016 - 05.2019
  • Developed and provided age appropriate curriculum for students grades K-8
  • Planned and implemented student involvement and participation in activities that improves muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and especially cardiovascular health
  • Ordered equipment necessary to facilitate classroom activities
  • Created class schedule for the school year that would enable students to experience the benefits of Physical Education daily
  • Modified classroom curriculum to maximize active and engaged students majority of the class period
  • Organized and facilitated physical activities for students and staff that encourage a positive and healthy environment, building school morale

Recreation Leader

City of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
01.2006 - 09.2018
  • Assisted with smooth and efficient transitions between arrival, room periods, activities, field trips, snacks and departures.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with children, families and team members.
  • Supported site leader in coordinating and executing different projects.
  • Helped participants enjoy activities while ensuring adherence to protocol.
  • Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
  • Planned, organized, facilitated and promoted multiple recreational programs for youth.

Health/PE/Dance Instructor

Tempe Union High School District
Phoenix, AZ
08.2005 - 05.2013
  • Directed and managed classroom activities and students behavior for 30 to 50 students in one setting
  • Created age appropriate curriculum relevant to subject and according to national standards
  • Highly qualified to teach Health (Arizona)
  • Categorized and grouped students according to their abilities
  • Emphasized and detailed given to keeping students active and on task
  • Created power points and presentations to further explain lessons
  • Knowledge of computer programs to complete daily attendance and input of student grades (Synergy); proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PeopleSoft
  • Designed a calendar with time line of unit duration for each topic/lesson (Pacing guide)
  • Created a comfortable environment that allowed candid discussions about personal topics
  • Arranged for outside resources to further inform students (presentations, skits, guest speakers, etc)
  • Specialized in building stepping blocks to move closer to expectations of game play (physical education)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2003

Master of Arts - Human Relations

Northern Arizona University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2012

Skills

  • Effective Communicator
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Decision Making
  • Time Management
  • Self Motivated
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Leadership
  • Adaptability
  • Team player
  • Goal Setting
  • Schedule coordination
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Organization
  • Teaching Strategies
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Individual and Group Instruction
  • Critical Thinking

Certifications and Trainings

  • First Aid/CPR/AED (2/2026)
  • AZ Teacher Certificate (9/2032)
  • Class I Fingerprint Clearance Card (10/2029)
  • Highly Qualified to teach Health (AZ)
  • Passenger Van Driver Certified
  • Food Handlers Card (In progress)
  • SHRM Certification (In progress)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

English Language Learner Teacher

Rio Salado Community College
09.2022 - Current

Youth Specialist

Against All Odds
02.2020 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Roosevelt School District
08.2019 - Current

Physical Education Teacher

Gila Crossing Community School
07.2016 - 05.2019

Recreation Leader

City of Phoenix
01.2006 - 09.2018

Health/PE/Dance Instructor

Tempe Union High School District
08.2005 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northern Arizona University

Master of Arts - Human Relations

Northern Arizona University

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