Microsoft Office Suite
Paula Heuschkel
Laramie,WY
Summary
Dedicated and knowledgeable educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adaptable to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
16
16
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Albany County School District #1
Laramie, WY
08.2017 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for students with special needs using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
- Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
ITutor Group
Laramie, WY
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Educated adult students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Tutored students in social and life skills, including using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
Teacher
Big Horn School District #3
Greybull, WY
06.2006 - 06.2017
- Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom including direct instruction, cooperative learning, differentiated instruction, and technology integration.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to reinforce student participation and hands-on learning.
- Networked with other educators to promote awareness of advanced teaching practices and development of 21st Century skills.
- Collaborated with team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.
- Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
Media Specialist
Modoc Joint Unified School District
Alturas, CA
10.2001 - 06.2005
- Developed and executed yearly budgets to purchase yearly acquisitions, including books, periodicals, supplies and computer software and hardware.
- Encouraged reading, information literacy skills and information resources through activities, including book clubs and reading programs.
- Implemented and maintained automated catalogs, circulation systems and textbook check-out services, including student obligations and responsibilities for materials.
- Collected and analyzed data to periodically evaluate school library media programs for continuous improvement against measurable goals and communicated program results with administrators and staff.
- Instructed students and staff in information and technology literacy skills, including research processes and understanding copyright, fair use and licensing of intellectual property.
- Developed and maintained collection of resources appropriate to curriculum, students and teaching and learning styles inherent within school community.
- Updated library collection to include multicultural titles to fit student population.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University Of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 08.2016 - 12.2020
TEFL (Teaching English As A Foreign Language) - English As A Foreign Language
Global Language Training Ltd
London, UK 09.2017 - 09.2017
Post Bacc - Elementary Education
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA 01.2004 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT 09.1985 - 06.1995
Skills
Conflict resolution techniques
Lesson Planning
Differentiated instruction
Group and individual instruction
Critical thinking
Flexible & Adaptable
Detail-oriented
Curriculum selection
Classroom management
Trained in CPI
Good listening skills
Online teaching
Individualized support
Group Instruction
Technology integration
Curriculum planning
Testing and evaluation
Technology-based curriculum
Adult Education
Curriculum Development
First Aid/CPR
Verbal and written communication
MS Office
Accomplishments
- Trained fellow teachers on the procedures for completing Individual Education Plans.
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons.
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as cooperative learning, multisensory learning, and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Technology Integration - Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.
Software
Certification
Certified Dyslexia Practitioner
Timeline
English as a Foreign Language Teacher
ITutor Group
09.2018 - 03.2019
TEFL (Teaching English As A Foreign Language) - English As A Foreign Language
Global Language Training Ltd
09.2017 - 09.2017
Special Education Teacher
Albany County School District #1
08.2017 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
University Of Wyoming
08.2016 - 12.2020
Teacher
Big Horn School District #3
06.2006 - 06.2017
Post Bacc - Elementary Education
California State University - Fresno
01.2004 - 08.2005
Media Specialist
Modoc Joint Unified School District
10.2001 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Anthropology
University Of Utah
09.1985 - 06.1995
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
Much unhappiness has come into the world because of bewilderment and things left unsaid.
Fyodor Dostoevsky