Heather Pickup

Experience

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  FALCONER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2010

  Teacher

  In this tenure, I facilitated the administration, scoring, and interpretation of results from various assessments, including standardized and informal ones such as running records, to inform and guide the development of specific skills. In addition, I cooperated with teachers to assess students' needs and strengths and coordinate scheduling.Key Accomplishments:► Designed and implemented targeted lesson plans focused on phonics, reading, and math skills for small groups.► Engaged regularly in communication with parents to update on students' progress throughout the school year by holding parent-teacher conferences.Additional experience: Falconer Central School District, Temple Elementary School, Kennedy NY • First & Second Grade Classroom Teacher Show less

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  Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2023

  Teacher

  In my current role, I manage all aspects of finances, grades, paperwork, and lesson plans. Apart from this, I craft, revise, and deliver innovative lessons in core curricular areas, including reading and writing, meeting state standards. Furthermore, I establish robust working relationships with local professionals and educators on community-based projects. Leveraging my communication skills to liaise and proactively engage with administration, facilitators, and guardians of students to meet specific student needs. I also interact with students' parents on progress through conferences and quarterly reports.Key Accomplishments:► Increased students diverse learning experiences by planning and executing several events, such as field trips, professional visits for in-school projects and fundraising.► Partnered with grade level teachers to head long-term projects for project-based learning instruction.► Collated and interpreted data from standardized and informal assessments to address individual instructional needs.► Bridged communication gap between school staff and the parent-teacher organization by acting as a liaison.Additional Experience: Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. CSA Lincoln Elementary School, Columbus IN, Kindergarten Teacher AssistantIn this position, I delivered active functional support and assistance in planning instructional intervention based on specific individual needs in phonics and writing. Moreover, I played a core role in designing materials for phonics, guided reading, writing, and math instruction in large group, small group, and individual settings.Key Accomplishments:► Teamed up with teaching staff to evaluate and fulfill individual student needs.► Arranged accurate and up-to-date records of students to facilitate smooth functioning of educational institutions.► Supervised and monitored administration of state-mandated standardized assessments. Show less

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  Priority Risk Management Inc

  Aug 2023 - now

  Licensed Insurance Agent