Heather Usher
Conyers
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Dekalb County School System, excelling in classroom management and fostering critical thinking. Renowned for building strong relationships and enhancing student engagement, I've significantly contributed to curriculum development and mentoring, ensuring a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Knowledgeable Language Arts teacher with solid background in developing engaging lesson plans and fostering positive learning environment. Successfully guided students to achieve academic milestones through innovative teaching methods. Demonstrated proficiency in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Dekalb County School System
07.2019 - Current
- Established strong relationships with families to support student success.
- Enhanced critical thinking skills with project-based learning opportunities.
- Encouraged student participation to boost confidence and self-expression.
- Fostered a supportive learning environment by implementing inclusive classroom practices.
- Monitored student progress to adapt instruction and address individual challenges.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Guided students in developing critical thinking skills through analysis of complex texts.
- Fostered a love for reading with personalized book recommendations and literature circles.
Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2011 - 07.2019
- Mentored new special education teachers, sharing best practices in pedagogy and classroom management to support their professional development.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of curricular offerings within the special education program regularly, recommending changes as needed to optimize student achievement outcomes while adhering to state guidelines for content standards.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing positive reinforcement strategies to foster a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Troy University
Troy, AL07-2010
Bachelor of Science - Education
Mercer University
Macon, GA05-2009
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
Timeline
Teacher
Dekalb County School System
07.2019 - Current
Teacher
Rockdale County Public Schools
07.2011 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
Troy University
Bachelor of Science - Education
Mercer University
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