Sarah Heavner
901 Camelot Dr. Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
High-energy teacher with a strong passion for educating students. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences and outcomes. Effective communicator who maintains strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Driven to ensure successful outcomes for students.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
4th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Gateway School District
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
08.2023 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to ensure each student was receiving the best fit education plan to meet their academic goals.
- Coordinated IEP meetings to analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues, parents and guardians.
- Facilitated small group and one-on-one instruction
- Collaborated with general education teachers.
- Modified the general education curriculum using various instructional techniques.
- Collaborated closely with parents/guardians and general education teachers to address next steps in students' progress
- Became a part of the Equity Team in the building
Extended School Year Teacher
Gateway School District
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and implemented activities specific to students ESY goals
- Utilized behavioral intervention and positive reinforcement to maintain classroom behavior.
- Developed and maintained strong student, parent and team relationships to maximize program effectiveness.
- Progress monitored students ESY goals daily.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Learning Support
Kelly Services
Monroeville, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Created and managed IEPs
- Coordinated IEP meetings
- Worked closely with parents and guardians
- Facilitated small group instruction
- Collaborated with general education teachers
- Modified the general education curriculum using various instructional techniques
Second Grade / Learning Support Student Teacher
Evergreen Elementary School
Monroeville, PA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Attended to staff meetings, in-service days and meet the teacher night.
- Attended parent-teacher conferences as well as IEP meetings.
- Worked with mentor teacher to plan instructional goals and lesson activities covering required topics.
Summer School Paraprofessional
Allegheny Valley School District
Cheswick, PA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Classroom Monitor
House Of Prayer Lutheran Church
Aliquippa, PA
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Through a cooperative program between House of Prayer Lutheran Church and the Aliquippa School District, assisted Aliquippa School District teachers with COVID-19 online learning support by supervising students in a remote learning location
- Responsibilities included:
- Coordinating with teachers to ensure that students were attentive
- Assisting students with assignments and lessons
- One-on-one tutoring when necessary
- Creating and implementing extracurricular activities to keep students stimulated and engaged throughout the their school day
Server
Oakmont Country Club
Oakmont, PA
05.2019 - Current
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales
- Addressed concerns or complaints to improve service
- Arranged place settings to create appealing tables
- Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff
- Trained newly hired waitress staff
- Developed strong and lasting resident relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood PK-4 / Special Education PK-12
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
12.2022
Skills
- Patience
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization
- Creativity
- Differentiated instruction
- Certified Apple Teacher
Timeline
4th Grade Learning Support Teacher
Gateway School District
08.2023 - Current
Extended School Year Teacher
Gateway School District
06.2023 - 07.2023
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Learning Support
Kelly Services
01.2023 - 06.2023
Second Grade / Learning Support Student Teacher
Evergreen Elementary School
08.2022 - 12.2022
Summer School Paraprofessional
Allegheny Valley School District
06.2022 - 07.2022
Classroom Monitor
House Of Prayer Lutheran Church
01.2021 - 04.2022
Server
Oakmont Country Club
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood PK-4 / Special Education PK-12
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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