HEIDI L. NOLAN FAWN VILLA DRIVE HOUSTON, TEXAS (832)

Objective  I am seeking a leadership position where I will have the opportunity to apply my skills in team building, mentoring, and facilitating. I bring passion, dedication, and strategic thinking to meeting the particular needs of the campus I will serve to optimize student achievement and school success.

Education University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas Master of Education in Educational Leadership, August 2014, GPA: 4.0 University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Kenosha, WI Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts GPA: 3.67, Graduated Cum Laude North Harris College, Houston, TX Teacher Certification and Preparation Program

Certifications  Pedagogy & Professional Responsibility EC12  Texas Teaching Certification, ED-6, Generalist  Instructional Leadership Development (ILD)  English as a Second Language Supplemental

Leadership  Math Curriculum Writing Committee, Klein ISD  Destination Imagination Appraiser  District Instructional Development Council, Klein ISD  Math & Science Team Leader, 5 th Grade, Spring ISD  Campus Improvement Plan Committee, Spring ISD  Mentor Teacher, Spring ISD  District Curriculum Trainer & Presenter, Spring ISD  Math & Science Team Leader, 3 rd Grade, Spring ISD

Teaching Experience Greenwood Forest Elementary School, Klein ISD Fourth Grade Math and Science, August 2013-Present  Designed and taught lessons according to Texas State Standards to meet the needs of general education students, and English as Second Language (ESL) students within an inclusive classroom.  Provided differentiated instruction to meet the individual needs of each student.  Utilized research based instructional practices for English Language Learners.  Ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors.  Experienced with state test preparation.  Established positive relationships with students, parents, co- teachers, school administrators, and staff.

Teaching Experience Pat Reynolds Elementary School, Spring ISD Fifth Grade Math and Science, August 2011-June 2013  Designed and taught lessons to meet the needs of general education students, gifted and talented students, and special education students within an inclusive classroom.  Facilitated Individualized Education Plans for special education students and participated in annual placement program meetings.  Facilitated Saturday school and after school tutoring sessions focusing on individualized student skill improvement.  Actively served on a variety of school committees and task forces focused on Gifted and Talented, technology, and campus improvement.

Teaching Experience Pat Reynolds Elementary School, Spring ISD Third Grade Math and Science, August 2008-June 2011  Designed and taught lessons for Tier 3, Gifted and Talented math and science students.  Developed and implemented curriculum for Family Science Night. First Grade, Self Contained, August 2006-June 2008  Areas of instruction included Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Math, and Science.  Implemented Fundations Reading Program.

Honors & Achievements  2013Campus Teacher of the Year Runner Up  2012Campus Teacher of the Year Runner Up  Earned six graduate hours at Rice University After School Support for Science (RMASS)  2009Completed 30 hours of Gifted &Talented Training  2008Attended Marilyn Burns Math Solutions  2008Attended Spence Rogers, Motivation and Learning  2008Completed Public Speaking, North Harris College

Contact Information Heidi L. Nolan Fawn Villa Drive Houston, TX