Heléna Lucas
Norman,OK
Summary
Transitioning teacher who is passionate about and has experience in implementing science of reading strategies in the classroom and one on one with students. Looking forward to implementing these skills in a literacy education company to reach more teachers and students across the world.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher
Moore Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
- Design, implement, and scaffold English Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science Instructional materials for both in person and virtual learning in Canvas and Seesaw
- Solve problems daily through effective relationship building and collaboration with students, families, coworkers, and administrators
- Daily use of Heggerty Phonemic Awareness program with students
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early childhood education.
- Awarded Moore Public Schools Foundation grant to create science of reading kits for classroom.
Teacher
Southwind Montessori School
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Design and implement science lessons for approximately 60 students ages 3 to Kindergarten
- Assist teachers with classroom management.
Lead Educator
Sam Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma
09.2010 - 07.2018
- Designed, implemented and evaluated inquiry-based and object-based instructional materials for the museum's Discovery Kit program targeting early childhood through secondary education
- Coordinated and managed logistics of checking Discovery Kits in and out of the museum including developing shipping procedures and working with teachers to schedule kits
- Designed, implemented and evaluated inquiry-based and object-based early childhood educational programs in person programs
- Supervised university student employees
- Planned, coordinated, and executed museum-wide programs with over 500 visitors including vendor management and event itineraries
- Coordinated Math and Science Partnership teacher institutes in partnership with University of Oklahoma, Norman Public Schools, and Putnam City Schools
- Designed, implemented and evaluated inquiry-based and object-based educational programs for grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school group visits
- Served as Education Collection Manager.
Education
MA in Museum Science -
Texas Tech University
BA in Anthropology -
University of Oklahoma
Skills
Community Collaboration
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
Knowledge of Science of Reading
Data Integrity and Record Keeping
Curriculum Development and Implementation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- Working through Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) Early childhood course (in progress)
- Completed Institute for Multisensory Education Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Plus Virtual Course (30 hours)
- Completed Institute for Multisensory Education Phonological Awareness Course (12.5 hours)
- Completed Volume 1 of Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS)
- Completed Oklahoma Excel Math Cohort through the Oklahoma State Department of Education (2022-2023)
- Oklahoma Early Childhood Teacher Certification (Pre-K through 3rd grade)
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
Moore Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
Teacher
Southwind Montessori School
08.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Educator
Sam Noble Museum, University of Oklahoma
09.2010 - 07.2018
MA in Museum Science -
Texas Tech University
BA in Anthropology -
University of Oklahoma
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