MaryLynne Heath
Elementary Teacher, Life Coach and Meditation Teacher
Arizona City,AZ - Arizona
Summary
Focused and dedicated elementary school educator with 10 years of experience. Passionate about educating children ages 6 to 11 using various activities and organizational tools. Expert developing lesson plans, creating custom class materials assigning classwork and grading tests. Diplomatic communicator when addressing parents and children about disciplinary actions.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
Casa Grande, AZ
03.2014 - Current
- Created and presented clever lessons to engage students and focus on core subjects necessary for personal and academic growth.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social and emotional growth.
- Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers and administrative staff.
Elementary Teacher
ACES
Arizona City, AZ
11.2011 - 03.2014
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments and assessments and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 08.1987 - 06.1990
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 01.2004 - 09.2007
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 01.2013 - 06.2017
Skills
Elementary education
Behavioral improvements
Relationship building
Classroom management
Time management
Team collaboration
Child development
Group and individual instruction
Lesson Planning
Problem-solving skills
Certification
Life Coach, Brave Thinking Institute, Apr 2020
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Legacy Traditional School
03.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Elementary Education
Grand Canyon University
01.2013 - 06.2017
Elementary Teacher
ACES
11.2011 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Educational Psychology
Capella University
01.2004 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
08.1987 - 06.1990