Heather McDonough

1202 N 10th Place Apt. 1320, Renton, WA 98057 (248) 224-0857

Heather.M.McDonough@gmail.com

Objective: To secure a position as an Elementary Educator.

Education: Oakland University, Rochester MI April 2013

Bachelors of Science Elementary Education GPA 3.86

Relevant Course Work:

Performing Arts for Children Teaching of Reading Teaching of Language Arts
Teaching Elem. Math Teaching Elem. Science Teaching Elem. Social Studies
Classroom Management & Diversity Instructional Design & Assessment

Computer Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Class Policy Survey Monkey

Skills: Microsoft PowerPoint Weebly Pivot Class Dojo

Teaching Experience:

Fairwood Elementary School, Renton, WA Sept. 2014- Present

2nd Grade Teacher

Provide an engaging and structured learning environment to assure all students reach success
Lead Professional Learning Community meetings as a PLC Facilitator
Planned and supervised field trips for the second grade class
Designed and instituted an Art Club
An active member of the PTSA by volunteering and chairing events
Achieved Distinguished in my second year of teaching
Lead and facilitated ASB meetings
Collaborated with administration, special education teachers, social workers, and parents to adjust
individualized education plan
Referred and collaborated about students in Student Study Team meetings
Actively participated in Tiered Intervention meetings
Participated in a technology integration of a pilot 1:1 program

Musson Elementary School, Rochester Hills, MI Sept. 2012- Apr. 2013

3rd Grade Student Teacher
Provided an engaging and cooperative learning environment that supported multiple intelligences to
meet different students learning styles
Effectively directed and managed up to 60 students during science and social studies lessons
Planned and supervised field trips
Assisted and conducted parent/teacher conferences
Restructured and chaired a Third Grade Health Fair

Rochester School District, Rochester Hills, MI June 2012-August 2012

3rd Grade Field Placement Student
Conducted differentiated literacy centers
Planned and instructed small group lessons

David Ellis Academy West, Redford, MI May 2012- June 2012

5th Grade Field Placement Student
Engaged and interacted with students through reading and writing
Created and presented a lesson plan based on entities of space
Connected the lesson to students prior knowledge and personal experiences
 Hanley International Academy, Hamtramck, MI Jan. 2012-April 2012
1st Grade- Field Placement Student
Assisted students through center based work
Creatively lead vocabulary based lessons

Covington Middle School, Birmingham, MI Sept. 2011-Dec. 2011

Special Education- Field Placement student
Assisted special needs students with problems in math and science
Observed special needs students interactions with each other and adults

Angell Elementary, Berkley, MI Jan. 2011- June 2011

Kindergarten- Teachers Assistant
Assisted the teacher with student testing and evaluations
Taught reading and writing lessons

Additional Work
Experience:
AESOP , Oakland County, MI Oct. 2011-June 2014
Substitute Teacher
Lead Classroom discussions while following teacher based instruction
Assist special needs students with their daily routines
Aid students with their daily duties

Charter One Bank, Troy, MI Sept. 2007-2011

Customer Service Representative
Help to work as a team with co-workers to complete multiple side tasks while working with clients
Assist clients with any banking problems while providing excellent customer service
Create eye-catching inspiring painted whiteboards displayed in the lobby

Rainforest Cafe, Auburn Hills, MI May 2005-Sept. 2008

Hostess/ Childrens Day Leader
Provided quality customer service
Assisted children and staff with childrens activities on kids day
Performed all food and customer service operations within the restaurant

Activities and
Interests:
Art on Display June 2015- Present
Install and show original pieces throughout Seattle
Present and engage about art work in the community

Keepsake Collection Art Show June 2010 July 2014

Display and sell art work
Teach children and adults how to make jewelry

SMEA Oakland University Jan. 2012- April 2013

Helped recruit students to join SMEA and MEA
Volunteered to cleaning up the school and community

American Cancer Society's Race for the Cure May 2012

Assisted in running a booth providing refreshments to race participants
Painting participants faces and fundraising
Avid fan of the Arts