Heidi Pence
Archdale,United States
Summary
Enthusiastic teacher effective at providing quality instruction and fostering a positive learning environment for all students.
Experienced educator prepared for this role with strong focus on fostering collaborative and results-driven classroom environment. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs, ensuring reliable support for both students and colleagues. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and student engagement, with passion for inspiring young learners.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
First Grade, Third Grade Teacher
John Lawrence Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
- Taught engaging lessons to elementary students, fostering a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supported diverse learning needs.
- Actively participated in numerous professional development sessions to deepen expertise in effective student learning strategies and instructional techniques.
- Completed ongoing training in small-group instruction, enabling more personalized and effective support for student growth.
- Engaged in targeted Professional Development on Rigor and Relevance frameworks to integrate higher-order thinking and real-world applications into daily lessons.
Kindergarten, First Grade Teacher
Pilot Elementary School
Thomasville, NC
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Collaborated with the School Improvement Team (SIT) to develop and implement school-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing student achievement and instructional quality.
- Partnered closely with grade-level teachers to co-plan differentiated lessons, align curriculum standards, and share best practices for student success.
- Collaborated with reading specialists to design targeted interventions and support literacy development for struggling readers.
- Served as a Robotics Coach (2020–2021), guiding students in building, programming, and competing with robots to promote STEM skills, teamwork, and problem-solving.
- Attended specialized Jan Richardson Professional Development on guided reading strategies, applying evidence-based techniques to boost reading comprehension and fluency.
Counselor
YMCA
Archdale, NC
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Motivated students to persevere through challenging tasks by fostering a growth mindset and providing targeted encouragement and strategies.
- Established and clearly communicated ground rules for after-school activities, emphasizing respect, personal responsibility, and positive behavior to create a structured and supportive environment.
- Tutored individual students and small groups in challenging subjects, delivering personalized instruction that reinforced key concepts and improved understanding and confidence.
- Designed and taught engaging after-school and summer enrichment programs, incorporating interactive activities to promote academic growth and student interest in learning.
- Collaborated with fellow staff members to plan and schedule dynamic lessons that boosted student engagement and supported meaningful learning experiences.
- Supported second-grade inclusion students by providing differentiated instruction, accommodations, and individualized attention in an inclusive classroom setting to ensure equitable access to curriculum.
- Partnered with second- and fourth-grade level teachers to align instruction, share resources, and co-develop strategies that enhanced student performance across grades.
- Provided intensive one-on-one and small-group tutoring to second graders from February to April 2017, focusing on closing skill gaps and accelerating academic progress during targeted intervention periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
UNCG
Greensboro, NC, United States01-2017
Elementary Education
Western Carolina
Cullowhee, NC, United States01-2014
High School Diploma - College Prep
Ledford Senior High School
Thomasville, NC, United States01-2013
Skills
- Collaborative teaching
- Problem-solving skills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Curriculum development
- Individualized learning
- Mathematics instruction
- Problem-based learning
- Student progress monitoring
Accomplishments
- Part of an educational team who presented the "Math for Makers" workshop at the North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics in November 2016.
- Presented "Makerspace" workshop to faculty at Oak View Elementary School in February 2017.
- "Aurasma” collaboration with media specialist at Oak View Elementary School.
- Named interim director of after school program at the YMCA of Archdale.
Community Service
Served as Sunday School teacher/ Vacation Bible School for K-2, Directed children's church dance team who participated at the Pentecostal Holiness Conference in Brown Summit NC in 2015., Fed the homeless and gave out toiletry items with my church in 2013-Present.
Timeline
First Grade, Third Grade Teacher
John Lawrence Elementary School
08.2022 - Current
Kindergarten, First Grade Teacher
Pilot Elementary School
08.2017 - 08.2022
Counselor
YMCA
05.2014 - 08.2017
Elementary Education
Western Carolina
High School Diploma - College Prep
Ledford Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
UNCG