HEATHER NEWTON BLUM
Waxhaw
Summary
Organized and versed in coordinating daily plans, meetings, and special events. Professional Teacher focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Fifth Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Socrates Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
- Consulted with teachers in other disciplines to identify and adopt successful instructional strategies.
- Planned learning activities that provided students with opportunities to observe, question and investigate social studies topics.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Developed instructional aids for classroom use and encouraged student participation.
- Incorporated problem solving system that was incorporated in diverse grade levels kindergarten through middle school. Presented two staff based PLCs 20-21.
- Created Blue Crew - environmental awareness Program/Club that beautifies campus areas, offered mentor opportunities, and educated scholars about Earth and Arbor Days.
- Planned and implemented grade level fundraiser that enhanced student volunteering and collaboration.
- Beginning Teacher Mentor that aided with acclimating to educational field, and implementing diversified techniques and data into their daily instruction.
Resource Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Created and managed multi-grade level IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Transitioned elementary scholars to individualized middle school programs.
Fifth Grade Teacher and Grade Leader
Antilles School
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Implemented diverse leveled curriculum through student centered and interactive learning.
- Encouraged leadership opportunities across multiple age levels from two years up to high school ages. Daily and yearly Fundraising Coordinator for Fifth Grade.
- Initiated four key partnerships with Toddler Learning Center, Kindergarten, Middle School, and High School seniors that engage students in hands on learning opportunities.
- Developed Antilles Green Team with members from fourth to twelfth grades which became recognized leaders in environmental awareness on St. Thomas, and has been recognized as Partner with Paradise.
- Mentored students in The Virgin Islands Dancing Classroom Program that has been active for five years at Antilles. Three year Gold Championship winners.
- Encouraged Leadership growth through yearly Grand Convention that encourages public speaking and governmental awareness.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops. Attended Leadership Tour stateside to enhance curriculum and student advisor systems.
Inclusion Elementary Teacher
Howard County Public System
06.1998 - 06.2002
- Achieved tenure in Howard County and held many responsibilities within this school system.
- Implemented and monitored data for diversified learners with and without Individual Educational Plans.
- Collaborated with all parties involved with working with students with Individual Educational Plans.
- Responsible for informal educational screening and formal educational testing for students with learning differences.
- Transitional coordinator with diverse middle schools that individual students would be attending their sixth grade year.
- Worked with Rotary Club and Student Council to encourage leadership opportunities for upper elementary students.
- Conducted meetings and workshops for educators to work with students with special needs.
School Age Director/Camp Director
YMCA of Westminster Maryland
10.1996 - 08.1997
- Oversaw before, after school, and summer camp staffs
- Supervised children between five to fourteen years of age
- Created monthly schedules for elementary, middles schools
- Implemented daily activities and themes for each program
- Planned and promoted weekly summer camp parents nights
- Designed all promotional materials for both programs
- Promoted and participated in annual fund-raisers.
Marketing Assistant
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
03.1996 - 08.1996
- Assisted all Directors in creation of advertisements for their divisions
- Coordinated Ad design with Desktop Publisher programs
- Reserved advertisement space in publications
- Updated and proofed weekly and monthly advertisements.
- Created customized marketing materials to increase product awareness
Supervisor of Campus
Elon College
12.1994 - 05.1995
- Created brochures and flyers through Page Maker for campus events.
- Aided in creation of college wellness curriculum.
- Initiated and set-up student job opportunities.
Counselor/ Program Designer
YMCA of Burlington North Carolina
12.1991 - 12.1994
- Organized and implemented educational programs for children in after school programs.
- Supervised children five to fourteen years old during homework, recreational activities, and field trips.
- Created recreational activities for youths in first to ninth grade.
- Aided in organizing youth/parent evening programs.
- Supervised children five to fourteen years of age.
- Designed summer camp programs 92-94.
Education
Master of Arts - General and Special Education
Goucher College
1998
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
Elon College
1995
Skills
- Program Planning
- Instructional Strategies
- Detail Oriented
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Multicultural Education
- Leadership Development -Team Building
- Student Development
- Behavior Management Techniques
Timeline
Fifth Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher
Socrates Academy
08.2021 - Current
Resource Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2019 - 08.2021
Fifth Grade Teacher and Grade Leader
Antilles School
08.2012 - 06.2019
Inclusion Elementary Teacher
Howard County Public System
06.1998 - 06.2002
School Age Director/Camp Director
YMCA of Westminster Maryland
10.1996 - 08.1997
Marketing Assistant
College of Notre Dame of Maryland
03.1996 - 08.1996
Supervisor of Campus
Elon College
12.1994 - 05.1995
Counselor/ Program Designer
YMCA of Burlington North Carolina
12.1991 - 12.1994
Master of Arts - General and Special Education
Goucher College
Bachelor of Arts - Corporate Communications
Elon College
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