Art, reading, gardening, spending quality time with family and playing Pickle Ball
Heather Waddell
Teacher
Albany,Georgia
Summary
Seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, creativity, and responsibilities to further the vision of DCSS Life Lab.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
EIP Reading and Math Teacher
DCSS
08.2018 - Current
- Utilized innovative teaching techniques such as flexible groups and active hands-on learning
- Use feedback approach to teaching and learning so students and teacher are on continuous journeys of self reflection and improvement.
- Contributed to school community by serving on various committees, school improvement initiatives, and fundraising efforts. I am chair since 2017 for LOES Spring Ball, our biggest fundraising event.
- Create safe, nurturing and positive classroom environment.
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
DCSS
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Contributed to school-wide initiatives aimed at promoting character education and social-emotional growth.
- Fostered global awareness among students by incorporating lessons on diverse cultures, historical events, and contemporary issues facing various nations today.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities and group projects into curriculum.
First Grade Teacher
DCSS
08.2006 - 05.2014
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Implemented hands-on learning and created activities to engage students.
- Excellent parent communication through REMIND, weekly newsletter, Class Dojo, and conferences.
- Supported students through positive reinforcement
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
First Grade Teacher
DCSS
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Implemented hands-on learning and created activities to engage students.
- Excellent parent communication through REMIND, weekly newsletter, Class Dojo, and conferences.
- Supported students through positive reinforcement
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
Kindergarten Teacher
Clarke County School District
08.2000 - 05.2005
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops
- Promoted positive learning environment with use of collaborative group work and hands-on activities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 08.1987 - 03.1993
Teacher Certification - Early Childhood Education
Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA 05.2001 -
Gifted Endorsement -
DCSS Isabella Resource Center
Albany, GA 05.2001 -
ESOL Endorsement - English Speakers of Other Languages
SOWEGA RESA
Camilla, GA 05.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Oconee County High School
Watkinsville, GA 08.1983 - 06.1987
Skills
Work well with others by being positive, creating and sharing ideas, and working hard
Small Group Instruction
Student Engagement
Motivating students
Differentiated Instruction
2 Year LETRS Training
Interests
Timeline
EIP Reading and Math Teacher
DCSS
08.2018 - Current
5th Grade Social Studies Teacher
DCSS
08.2014 - 05.2018
First Grade Teacher
DCSS
08.2006 - 05.2014
First Grade Teacher
DCSS
08.2005 - 05.2006
Teacher Certification - Early Childhood Education
Georgia College And State University
05.2001 -
Gifted Endorsement -
DCSS Isabella Resource Center
05.2001 -
ESOL Endorsement - English Speakers of Other Languages
SOWEGA RESA
05.2001 -
Kindergarten Teacher
Clarke County School District
08.2000 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
University of Georgia
08.1987 - 03.1993
High School Diploma -
Oconee County High School
08.1983 - 06.1987
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