MARI HEIMLICH

• Assisted lead teacher with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
• Observed and assisted lead teacher in lessons using Illustrative Mathematics, UFLI, and Writer's Workshop curricula
• Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher
• Monitored student behavior in class, and during lunch and recess to maintain safe and secure environment

• Uses Core Knowledge Curriculum and STEAM based learning modalities to encourage creativity and challenge students
• Teaches core ethical values by making real world connections in all subjects through Character Counts: Six Pillars of Character
• Analyzes student data and utilizes collaborative opportunities amongst fellow Stratford teachers to discuss best practices for various learning levels
• Led new teachers during on-boarding process, and was regarded as new-teacher mentor to up and coming staff

• Fostered nurturing and engaging atmosphere conductive to social-emotional and cognitive learning
• Was regarded as teacher leader among peers in developing creative lessons to promote critical thinking and collaboration among students
• Developed strong, lasting relationships with children and parents through positive and consistent communication
• Established differentiated instructional strategies based on student development, abilities, and interests.

• Designed differentiated lessons and small group activities based on individual student needs to ensure all students were learning at full potential
• Participated in ongoing staff meetings and collaborative planning
• Collected student data through formative and summative assessments to assess student learning and planned accordingly
• Employed self-assessment tools and proactive strategies to improve instructional methods

Hollydale Elementary School; 2nd grade

Discovery Point Childcare Center; PreK

Woodward Elementary School; 5th grade

• Observed engaging and academically rigorous lessons in all subjects by certified teachers
• Built positive relationships among the students and mentor teacher
• Created and led small group activities using a variety of materials and mediums such as technology and manipulatives

• Provided safe, nurturing environment for toddlers to learn and explore their creative abilities
• Facilitated activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
• Used positive reinforcement to redirect poor behavior
• Collaborated and communicated effectively with lead teacher and assisted with planning daily activities for students