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Pamela Heethuis

Rockwall,TX

Summary

Compassionate, creative Teacher with 30 years of valuable experience in classroom and professional management with 6 years of 6th grade. Skilled in theatrical strategies to encourage student development.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.2025 - 09.2026
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Cultivated positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular content into ESL instruction for holistic learning.

General Education Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.2001 - 07.2003
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to encourage student participation and collaboration.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Taught 6th grade and Kindergarten general education class

Teacher

Rockwall Christian Academy
Rockway, TX
08.2000 - 08.2001
  • Cultivated a positive classroom environment to enhance student learning.
  • Adapted instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs of students.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching practices.
  • Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback for improvement.

Teacher

Mesquite ISD
Mesquite, TX
08.1990 - 08.1998
  • Fostered a positive classroom environment to enhance student engagement.
  • Taught Content Mastery Class
  • Taught multiple grades from 1st through 3rd grades.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
Dallas, TX
08.1983 - 08.1989
  • Taught Kindergarten
  • Used reading strategies that cultivated strong reading skills.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.

Education

No Degree - Graduate, Special Ed. (24 Credits)

Texas A&M University, Commerce
Commerce, TX

Bachelor of Science - Elem. Education

Southern Illinois University
Carbondale

No Degree - Musical Comedy

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Student engagement
  • Motivating students
  • Growth mindset
  • Student-centered learning

Certification

TX -Life Certification General Special Education Grades Pk - 12

TX -Life Certification General Education 1- 8

TX -Life Certification Kindergarten

MI - Life Certification 1 - 8

Timeline

Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2025 - 09.2026

General Education Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2001 - 07.2003

Teacher

Rockwall Christian Academy
08.2000 - 08.2001

Teacher

Mesquite ISD
08.1990 - 08.1998

Teacher

Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.1983 - 08.1989

No Degree - Graduate, Special Ed. (24 Credits)

Texas A&M University, Commerce

Bachelor of Science - Elem. Education

Southern Illinois University

No Degree - Musical Comedy

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale