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Heather Scheurer, Resume 2015 v2
Heather Scheurer is an experienced teacher seeking a teaching position. She has over 10 years of experience teaching kindergarten through 3rd grade. She receives high ratings for her teaching abilities and has experience integrating technology into the classroom. She is proficient in many educational software programs and uses data to customize learning for students.
Heather Scheurer, Resume 2015 v2
- 1. Heather Ann Scheurer 6452 Bromfield Drive • Westerville, Ohio • 43082 CELL (513) 292-‐0011 • E-‐MAIL heatherscheurer@gmail.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Accomplished and experienced teacher with a passion for using research-‐based pedagogy, 21 st Century Learning techniques and technology, and a Mass Customized Learning environment. • Educational Technology: Power user of Mass Customized Learning resources such as Schoology, Google Classroom, Lexia, TenMarks Math, TenMarks Teach, Dreambox, Learn Zillion, No Red Ink, Class Dojo, MyOn, EduCanon, ShowMe, XtraMath, Padlet, Prezi, Typing Web, Dipity, Read&Write for Google. • Instructional Methodologies: Grounded in Guided Reading, Balanced Literacy, Words Their Way, Florida Center for Reading Research, Reading With Meaning, The Daily Café, Math Solutions, Number Talks, Picture Perfect Science, and inquiry learning. • Educational Leadership: Reviewed resources, adopted materials, and developed assessments in alignment of Common Core Standards in multiple grade levels and subjects at the district level. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Westerville City Schools, Fouse Elementary • 2006 – Present 3 rd Grade Teacher (2013 – 2015) 2 nd Grade Teacher (2008 – 2013) Kindergarten Teacher (2006 – 2008) • Received highest rating in all domains of Ohio’s 2014-‐2015 Teacher and Principal Evaluation System. • Created a Mass Customized Learning environment through piloting district’s 2:1 device initiative combined with highly targeted small group instruction. • Communicate with students and parents utilizing immediate feedback tools (i.e. ClassDojo and Remind101) as well as classroom website. • Partner with surrounding grade level teachers and specialists to create seamless, effective, and individualized transitions for students. • Build strong relationships with parents and community as well as administration and colleagues through inviting them into the classroom, open communication, and sharing student accomplishments. • Form safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment for all students, regardless of ability or need (i.e. ESL/ELL, special needs, gifted). • Work with aides to create an exceptional educational experience for students with multiple handicaps. • Served on district-‐level Math and Science Leadership Committee (2014-‐2015), Elementary Gradebook Committee (2012-‐2013), Language Arts Common Core Committee (2011-‐2013) as well as building-‐level Leadership Team (2007, 2009), Positive Climate Committee (2009-‐2013), Initiative Committee (2013-‐2014) and Involvement Committee (2007-‐2009). • Piloted standards-‐based grade book using PowerSchool for parental online monitoring of student achievement. • Designed and taught various courses for colleagues to improve technology skills for better use in the classroom. Topics include: utilizing Mass Customized web-‐based applications, web design for classroom websites, Google Docs, Glogster, iPad/iPod integration, and multimedia presentations. • Secured grant monies to improve quantity of titles in primary book room. • Supervised and guided student teacher (2015) and various field placement students. • Coached girls in grades 3-‐5 to run a 5K and build self-‐esteem through the Girls on the Run program. Summer Enrichment Teacher, district-‐wide (2011 – 2012) • Designed, developed, and delivered two engaging summer enrichment courses for
- 2. elementary-‐age students. •Cultivated an interest in cooking, food sourcing, and nutrition in Young Foodies. • Explored the art of storytelling via multimedia resources in Digital Storytelling. Intervention Tutor (2007 – 2009) • Planned and taught intensive reading and math intervention. • Tracked progress of students’ growth and achievement on standardized testing. English Language Learners Long-‐Term Substitute (2006 – 2007) • Taught language and content area to English language learners in small group setting. • Partnered with classroom teachers to create individualized educational goals. • Developed supplemental activities and tools for student success. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE • Substitute Teacher, PK-‐6 th Grade, Mason City Schools, Ohio 2005 • Student Teacher, Third Grade, Avalon Elementary, Columbus, Ohio 2004-‐2005 • Student Teacher, Preschool, Sophie A. Rogers Laboratory School 2004-‐2005 • Reading Camp Tutor, Summer Reading Club, Columbus Public Libraries, Columbus, Ohio 2005 • Elementary Tutor, Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Columbus, Ohio 2004-‐2005 • Volunteer Aide, Woodcrest Elementary, Columbus Public Schools, Columbus, Ohio 2000-‐2006 • Reading Mentor, Medary Elementary, Columbus Public Schools, Columbus, Ohio 2003 • Student Teacher, Kae Avenue Elementary, Whitehall Schools, Whitehall, Ohio 2002 EDUCATION The Ohio State University • 2000 – 2005 Master of Education • Early Childhood expertise Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology, cum laude • Early Childhood Development expertise PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT College Coursework for Credit • EDCITE: Evaluating Digital Content for Instructional Teaching Excellence • Succeeding with Difficult Students • Technology and the 21 st Century • Reading Aloud to Build Bridges • Literature Work Stations • Elementary Learning Community Conferences and Trainings • Common Core Curriculum • eTech Ohio Educational Technology Conference • Response to Intervention training • Dublin Literacy Conference • Debbie Diller Workstations training • Assessment for Learning training DIGITAL SKILLS • Classroom management (ClassDojo, Remind101) and Mass Customized Learning web-‐ based applications • Document cameras (ELMO), projectors, SmartBoard, Polyvision Eno, Mimio boards • Website creation (Wordpress, Weebly) -‐ http://mrsscheurer.wordpress.com/ • Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPods, iPads, digital tablets • Microsoft Office and Google Docs