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Work History
Education
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Custom
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Heidi Higgins

Newark,OH

Summary

Passionate educator with a proven track record at Licking County Christian Academy, excelling in lesson planning and fostering parent collaboration. Skilled in creative problem solving and communication strategies, I create engaging learning environments that promote student growth. Adept at implementing effective classroom management, I inspire young learners to achieve their full potential. Energetic childcare professional with history of entertaining, teaching and protecting children. Follows parents' wishes with care and looks for opportunities to engage children in fun and learning-focused opportunities.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

1st and 2nd grade Teacher

Licking County Christian Academy
Heath, Ohio
08.2021 - 07.2025
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for first and second grade students.
  • Collaborated with parents to enhance student academic and social growth.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with parents to support student academic and social development.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Facilitated group activities that promoted teamwork and communication skills.

Preschool Teacher and After School Program Leader

YMCA
Newark, Ohio
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Promoted social and emotional growth through daily activities.
  • Fostered positive relationships with children and families.
  • Taught foundational skills in colors, shapes, and letters.
  • Ensured a safe and secure environment for children.

Nanny

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Granville, OH
  • Coordinated transportation to school and various activities as needed.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
  • Created an atmosphere of trust between myself and both the family and the kids I cared for.
  • Transported children to school, extracurricular activities, and appointments when needed.
  • Assisted children with daily activities, such as dressing, bathing, and feeding.
  • Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities.

Education

Bachelors Degree - Music Ministry

Crown College of The Bible
Powell, TN
05-2003

Skills

  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom management
  • Student assessment
  • Parent collaboration
  • Activity planning
  • Communication strategies
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Creative problem solving
  • Parent communication

Affiliations

  • I am very involved with all of the Children's Ministries at church.

Custom

  • I have been a nanny and worked with children, ages infant- 5th grade. I have done some tutoring with Phoneme and Phonetic Awareness with sounds and early readers. Great communication and relationships with kids and parents I have worked with.

Certification

  • CPR and AED of all ages certification August 2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

1st and 2nd grade Teacher

Licking County Christian Academy
08.2021 - 07.2025

Preschool Teacher and After School Program Leader

YMCA
04.2018 - 06.2020

Nanny

anesthesiologists

Bachelors Degree - Music Ministry

Crown College of The Bible