Heather Cates
Lavaca,AR
Summary
Upbeat teacher devoted to promoting student learning and strengthening individual potential. Skillful in directing classroom environments and enhancing student behavior through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Lavaca Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Implement creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Communicate student progress, academic difficulties or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Lead Teacher
Lavaca Elementary Pre-K
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Created a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
School Secretary
Lavaca Middle School
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
- Maintained an up-to-date database of student records, safeguarding confidential information while providing easy access when needed.
- Performed clerical and administrative support duties to optimize workflow procedures.
- Enhanced the overall quality of the school experience for students, parents, and faculty by consistently providing exceptional administrative support.
- Exercised judgment within school policy guidelines to alleviate principal's workload.
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary School Teaching
University of Arkansas Monticello
Monticello, AR 05.2022
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Child Development Concentration
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville05.2021
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR08.2019
Skills
- Instructing and monitoring
- Learning strategies and evaluations methods
- Proficient in Common Curriculum
- MS Office, eschool, Google Classroom
- Lesson Planning
- Relationship Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Team Collaboration
- Communication and social perceptiveness
- Time management
- Afterschool program leadership
Certification
- Arkansas Educator License - (2023)
Timeline
Elementary Teacher, 3rd Grade
Lavaca Public Schools
08.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Lavaca Elementary Pre-K
08.2018 - 08.2022
School Secretary
Lavaca Middle School
07.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary School Teaching
University of Arkansas Monticello
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Child Development Concentration
Arkansas Tech University
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Arkansas Tech University
- Arkansas Educator License - (2023)
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