Heather Gaskin is a teacher with 9 years of experience teaching grades 1-6. She is currently a 5th grade ELA teacher at Three Points Elementary School in Florida. Three Points was rated a D school but improved to a C in her first year. She helped turn around a low performing class. Her goal is closing the education gap through individual student growth rather than solely testing. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in education.
1. Heather Gaskin
3083 Whisper Lake lane Apt. D, Winter Park, FL 32792 | Home: (407)3947665 | heathergaskin@icloud.com
Summary
I am currently at teacher in the Orange County Public school system in Florida. I have had 9 years of teaching
experience with 1-6th grades. I have had several years of private school teaching but decided to move into the public sector to
help make a difference in other areas. I am currently at Three Points Elementary. This school was recently rated a D school and is
a title one school. I knew this school would bring the experience I needed. My first year at Three Points Elementary School we
moved up a whole letter grade, from a D to C. I came in the middle of the year and helped turn a class around from being very
low to making huge gains. Many of my students showed great learning gains in their FSA scores. I decided it could not stop;
therefore, my principal decided to offer me a job this year as a 5th grade ELA teacher. In my 9th year of teaching I have learned a
great deal about the importance of student growth and the ability to differentiate instruction. I believe my philosophy in
education is closing the education gap which is not solely based off of testing, but a student’s individual growth.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | 2003 | MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE
Major: Elementary Education K-6
MASTER OF SCIENCE | PRESENT | BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY
Major: Master of Education
Highlights
• Tennessee State Certified
• Florida State Certified
• Marzano Summer Training
• AVID
• Kagan
• Bachelors in Elementary Education
• CPI Trained and Certified
• Lexia & I-ready trained
• MTSS trained
2. Accomplishments
Turn Around Award for Three Points Elementary (2015)
Unity Award for Three Points Elementary (2015)
ACSI Teacher Convention Certificate (2009)
Presidential Scholarship, President’s List, Dean’s List, Army Commendation Medal (2003)
Experience
• January 2014-Present Fifth Grade 2014-2015
Three Points Elementary
• August 2014-January 2015 5-7th Grade Special Needs Teacher
Downey Christian School- Orlando, FL
• January 2014-May 2014 Middle School and High School Substitute
Kelly Services-Orlando, FL
• August 2013-December 2013 5th Grade Teacher
Miami Christian School-Miami, FL
• August 2008-May 2013 3rd and 5th Grade Teaccher
Pine Castle Christian Academy-Orlando, FL
• August 2006-May 2008 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher
Memorial Baptist Christian School-Metarie, LA
References
Jessica Abrew Current Principal 407-207-3800
Brenda Oliver Previous Principal 407-928-8334
Isabel Rivera Team Leader 407-207-3800
Danita Parker Fellow Teacher 407-947-2014
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