HEATHER TURNER

1840 Bitternut LN • Cumming, GA 30041

HeatherRaineyTurner@gmail.com • www.HeatherTurner.com • (229) 322-0430

STUDENT-FOCUSED EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR (Grades P – 5)

Passionate professional educator dedicated to student growth, success, and achievement by fostering a learning environment that actively engages students to enhance logical and critical thinking.
Maximizes the potential of instructional technology and interactive hands-on investigative learning to peak students’ interest while increasing comprehension and mastery of skill sets.
Flexible, with the ability to address diverse learning styles of students.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills to build successful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS, GA

Teacher (3rd Grade) 2012 – PRESENT

Achievements:

Received “Exemplary” and “Proficient” average ratings across each of Fulton County Schools assessment areas which include 1) Planning, 2) Instructional Delivery, 3) Assessment of and for Learning, 4) Learning Environment, and 5) Professionalism and Communication.
One of two teachers selected at NES to mentor a Kennesaw State University TOSS student during the 2013-2014 academic year. Responsibilities include mentoring to an Early Childhood Education major in their senior year to successfully develop and implement a study unit while demonstrating best practices in early childhood education.
Selected to teach Accelerated Math to all identified high performing 3rd grade students during the 2013-2014 academic year.
Committed to Differentiated learning: Integrated IPad and ActivBoard technology to engage students; Successfully implemented methods acquired from Chattahoochee Nature Center to involve students in Outside Classrooms reinforcing scientific discovery and documentation.
Dedicated to service and teamwork: Co-teacher during the 2013-2014 academic year; served as Field Trip Coordinator, Toss mentor; effectively works with team members to collaboratively plan lessons.

CARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – STRAWBERRY PLAINS (KNOX COUNTY), TN

Teacher (1st, 2nd, & 4th Grades) 2005 – 2012

Achievements:

Received high marks (averaged 4 0f 5, with both 4 and 5 designated as “above expectations”) under the state of Tennessee’s 5-point rating system implemented upon the state’s reception of Race-To-The-Top funds. Teachers are rated according to a stringent and rigorous rubric over several observations (both announced and unannounced) throughout the year.
Successfully planned and executed lesson plans to implement state of Tennessee curriculum at Carter Elementary School, a title I school that has experienced top value-added scores, measuring student’s individual growth from year to year, over the last three years.
Integrated technology in science curriculum through the development of ActivBoard lesson modules, utilizing auditory simulation and visual interactive graphics to engage and interest students in the learning process and foster a sense of curiosity and deeper understanding.
Engaged students through interactive laboratory activities and hands-on investigative lessons that promoted discovery, curiosity, and cooperative learning.
Dedicated to service and leadership: served as Grade level chair and on the Leadership team, Vertical Science Team, Vertical Reading Team, and Discipline team; Led phone book recycling drive.
Mentored student teachers from the University of Tennessee and Carson-Newman.
Actively engaged students in the learning process through the use of diverse manipulatives and technology, utilizing individual and small group interactions and student led group sharing.

21st CENTURY LEARNING CENTER at CARTER ELEMENTARY – STRAWBERRY PLAINS, TN

Tutor 2010 – 2012

MORNINGSTAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER – KNOXVILLE, TN

Curriculum Coordinator 2006 – 2010

Achievements:

Designed a developmentally appropriate curriculum guide, exceeding 3-star standards in state of Tennessee’s 3-star standards guideline, for preschool and pre-K teachers.
Ensured proper implementation in the classroom and provided adequate support to teachers.
Mentored new and young teachers in successfully implementing designed curriculum to achieve student growth and achievement.

MORNINGSTAR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER – KNOXVILLE, TN

Teacher (Pre-K) 2004 – 2005

FLOYD L. SHELTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – PAULDING COUNTY, GA

Student Teacher (1st Grade) 2003 – 2004

THE BEAR’S DEN – KENNESAW, GA

Teacher (Pre-K) 2002 - 2003

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science (2004), Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Major: Early Childhood Education

State of Georgia Teaching License (Pre-k – 5th)

State of Tennessee Teaching License (Pre-k – 3rd and K – 6th)

SELECTED CAREER DEVELOPMENT

PLC Co-Teaching Workshop - 2014

Chattahoochee Nature Center “Outdoor Classroom” Training – 2013

Tennessee Educator Acceleration Model Training – 2011 & 2012

Professional Learning Communities – 2011 & 2012

National Staff Development Learning School Alliance – 2011

Fourth grade reading/writing, social studies, math, and science professional development workshop – 2011

K-5 Vertical Science and Reading – 2011

Book Study: Classroom Instruction That Works by Robert Marzano – 2011

Book Study: Focus: Elevating the Essentials by Mike Schmoker – 2011

Marzano’s 9 Effective Teaching Strategies – 2010 & 2011

Writing Workshop to explore format and architecture of process writing – 2010 & 2011

Hands-on Math supporting new standards – 2010

Utilizing Technology (ActivBoard, ActivExpression, ActivInspire) in the Classroom – 2010

Professional Learning Communities Writing Notebook Project – 2010

Making a more Effective Classroom Webpage – 2009

Science Sampler Workshop focusing on science curriculum inquiry and resources – 2009

VOLUNTEER SERVICE

Vacation Bible School Director and Teacher
Children’s Sunday School Teacher and Extended Teaching Care Leader
Children’s Program Volunteer for Family Promise of Knoxville

REFERENCES

Provided upon request.