Heidi Prentice
Lima,NY
Summary
Drive student engagement and enhance learning by applying different instructional techniques and activity plans to deliver important Mathematical knowledge. Effectively teach students strategies for learning and methods for developing advanced understanding of related concepts. Proficient in supporting students with IEP plans and conducting standardized testing to assess Middle and High School student success. Skilled Math Teacher with resourceful and engaging teaching style demonstrated over 9 years of academic experience. Caring and hardworking professional with exceptional work ethic and commitment to cultivating productive learning environments to drive student progress and comprehension.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Rochester Academy Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials
- Used SchoolTool to upload all student grades and absence data into district computer systems
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior
- Instructed classes of up to 13 students on principles and strategies of Mathematics
- Adjusted teaching strategies to meet diverse requirements of individualized support plans.
Mathematics and Special Education Teacher
BOCES #1
08.2015 - 06.2019
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns
- Assessed student knowledge of algebra and geometry and applied appropriate methods to address learning needs
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group
- Attended monthly staff training sessions
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught Algebra and Geometry in 6:1:1 setting to students with disabilities
- Case management of students with disabilities - working with students and families to create individualized instructional programs
- Created and managed IEP's
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Teacher
Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester, NY06.2014
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY06.2011
Skills
- Teaching Mathematics
- Differentiate Instruction
- Relationship development
- MS Office
- Customer service
- Team building
- Experiential learning
- Special education
- Test Proctoring
- Technological Instruction
- Tailoring Curriculum Plans
- Student-Centered Learning
- SMART Board Aptitude
- Positive Reinforcement
- Positive Learning Environment
- Instructional Best Practices
- Differentiated Instruction
- Creative Questioning
- Middle School Education
- Curriculum Development
- Testing and grading
- Inquiry-based learning
- Student records management
Accomplishments
- Dean's List [Semester and Year]
- Graduated with 3.9 GPA
- Graduated magna cum laude
- Received TEACH Grant
- Dean's List Every Year
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa
- Member of Pi Mu Epsilon
Quote
The real test is not whether you avoid this failure, because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.
Barack Obama
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Rochester Academy Charter School
08.2019 - 06.2023
Mathematics and Special Education Teacher
BOCES #1
08.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics Teacher
Nazareth College of Rochester
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Monroe Community College
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