Sydney L. Heckes
Dallas,Texas
Summary
Innovative math teacher bringing 5-year background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mathematics Teacher
Lebanon Trail High School
Frisco, TX
08.2018 - Current
- Instructional leader and curriculum developer for Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and Pre-Calculus
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Selected as team lead of a professional learning community
Private Tutor
Self-employed
08.2018 - Current
- Tutor for On-Level and Advanced Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II and ACT/SAT Test Prep for students in Frisco ISD.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas Christian University
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Monitored undergraduate laboratories and supported large lecture sessions through attending class, grading, and facilitating weekly discussions
- Assisted two professors in the TCU College of Education with field research, data collection, proofreading, and managing correspondence
- Published author of “Classroom Practices that Support the Development of Purpose”.
Learning Assistant and Tutor
Texas Christian University
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Worked for TCU Athletic Academic Services Office to tutor student athletes in a variety of curriculums including math, history, and speech.
Education
Master of Education - Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX05.2017
Skills
- Progress Monitoring
- Instructional Design and Delivering
- Statistical Data Gathering
- Proficient in: Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Drive, WeVideo, Canvas
Accomplishments
- LTHS Teacher of the Year Award: Purpose
- First-Year Teacher Mentor
- Student Council Sponsor
- First Prize in Research and Pedagogy Festival
Certification
- TExES Mathematics 7-12
- TExES Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12
- Proficient in Spanish, oral and written
Timeline
Mathematics Teacher
Lebanon Trail High School
08.2018 - Current
Private Tutor
Self-employed
08.2018 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Texas Christian University
06.2017 - 05.2018
Learning Assistant and Tutor
Texas Christian University
08.2015 - 08.2016
Master of Education - Mathematics Curriculum & Instruction
Texas Christian University
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics
Texas Christian University