JULIA HEYDEN
Arlington Heights,Illinois
Summary
Experienced education leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Mathematics Teacher
Maine Township District 207
08.1994 - Current
- Extensive positive experience working with administrators and staff at the district, building, and department levels.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Served on numerous committees, including the Math Steering Committee, the Staff Advisory Committee, the Building Communications Committee, the Teacher Evaluation Task Force, and other ad hoc committees.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest, and maximize learning.
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators, and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
- Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
- I taught a range of courses from Pre-Algebra to BC Calculus, including Computer Programming and Statistics.
- I taught all four grade levels, from transitional to accelerated.
- Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest, and facilitate learning.
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of content and teaching skills.
- Acted as a positive role model for students and colleagues.
Summer School Support Leader
Maine Township District 207
06.2025 - 06.2025
- Welcomed students upon arrival each day, creating a positive and supportive school climate.
- Pulled and reviewed daily attendance and grade data to monitor student progress.
- Contacted families regarding student attendance and academic performance to promote student engagement and success.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify and implement interventions for students in need of additional academic or behavioral support.
- Responded to student behavior concerns, ensuring appropriate interventions, and resolutions.
- Established and reinforce clear expectations for student conduct, particularly during breaks and transitions.
- Worked closely with the Associate Principal for Teaching and Learning to support student success.
- Coordinated with safety and security personnel to maintain a structured and safe school environment.
Math Department Instructional Coach
Maine South High School
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Helped colleagues adapt teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Helped colleagues employ a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Helped colleagues create lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
- Helped colleagues create differentiated activities to increase student engagement.
- Assisted colleagues in enhancing communication with parents.
- Assisted colleagues in interpreting evaluation feedback.
- Pursued professional development activities to broaden and deepen knowledge of coaching skills.
Education
Master of Arts - School Leadership/Principal Preparation
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL06-2018
Master of Science - Teaching of Mathematics
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL01.1998
Bachelor of Science - Teaching of Mathematics
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL01.1994
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Harper College
Palatine, IL01.1990
Skills
- Illinois Principal Endorsement (May 2018)
- Illinois Teaching License
- In-depth knowledge of Illinois Common Core State Standards
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Curriculum development
- Instructional best practices
- Learning assessments
- Web 20 savvy
- Educational Artificial Intelligence System knowledge
- Passed Illinois Performance Evaluation Growth Through Learning Training Modules
- Strong record of community and building/district relations
- Instructional leadership
- Outside community relations
- Purposeful lesson planning expert
- Motivated to help others
- Team building/Relationship Prioritization
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Summer School Support Leader
Maine Township District 207
06.2025 - 06.2025
Math Department Instructional Coach
Maine South High School
08.2017 - 05.2019
High School Mathematics Teacher
Maine Township District 207
08.1994 - Current
Master of Science - Teaching of Mathematics
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Teaching of Mathematics
University Of Illinois At Chicago
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Harper College
Master of Arts - School Leadership/Principal Preparation
Concordia University Chicago