MOLLY NANABAH HEAVILIN

5805 Morgan Lane NW

(505) 506-8130
Albuquerque, NM 87120
mheavilin@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
M.A. degree, expected to graduate May 2014
Major in Elementary Education with Alternative Route to licensure

1/2013 - Present

MONTESSORI CENTER FOR THE ROCKIES, Boulder, CO

Montessori Teaching Certificate, December 2010
Specialized in ages 6-9 years old

6/2008 - 12/2009

WELLESLEY COLLEGE, Wellesley, MA

B.A. degree, May 2006
Major in Medical Anthropology

9/2001 - 5/2006

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, AZ

9/2002 - 9/2003

DINE COLLEGE, Tsalie, AZ

Audited two semester terms to study Navajo Language, History and Culture.

9/2000 - 9/2001

MONUMENT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL, Kayenta, AZ

Awarded Top Ten Award
G.P.A. 4.0
Manuelito Scholarship recipient

9/1996 - 5/2000

LYCEE BOISJOLY POTIER, Isle de La Reunion, France

9/2008 - 5/2009
Participated in International Baccalaureate high school program. Lived with French family immersed
in French language, and French and Reunion Creole cultures.
INMED. AMERICAN INDIANS IN MEDICINE, Duluth, MN.
University of Minnesota

6/2001 - 9/2001

HEADLANDS INDIAN HEALTH PROGRAM, Norman, OK.

University of Oklahoma

6/2000 - 9/2000

NASA Sharp Plus Apprenticeship Program, College Station, TX.

Texas A & M University

6/1998 - 9/1998

American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Iowa City, IA.

University of Iowa

6/1997 - 9/1997

American Indian Science and Engineering Society, Boulder, CO.

University of Colorado

6/1996 - 9/1996

MOLLY NANABAH HEAVILIN

5805 Morgan Lane NW
(505) 506-8130
Albuquerque, NM 87120
mheavilin@gmail.com
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EXPERIENCE
Escuela del Sol Montessori School, Albuquerque, NM
9/2009 - Present
Elementary Teacher
Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
Provided individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the
needs of each student.
Evaluated students academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared
progress reports.
Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students
progress and interpret the school program.
Escuela del Sol Montessori School, Albuquerque, NM
9/2008 - 5/2009
Elementary Teacher Intern
Provided individualized and small group instruction under the guidance and supervision
of the Lead Teacher.
Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
Escuela del Sol Montessori School, Albuquerque, NM
Substitute Teacher

1/2008 - 9/2008

Natick Montessori School, South Natick, MA

Teachers Assistant
Assisted Lead Teacher prepare curriculum for the day
Engaged children in curriculum
Performed light cleaning duties

9/2006 - 1/2007

Kayenta Indian Health Service Center, Kayenta, AZ.

5/2005 - 9/2005
Wellesley College Center for Work and Service Summer Stipend Recipient
Worked full time under Dr. Ellen Rothman. Worked on three projects:
1) Worked with Adventures of Medicine summer enrichment program. Conducted
College Preparation workshops to high school students.
2) High School Student Mentor overseeing Disability project.
3) Presented All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Demonstrations throughout the community.
Kayenta Indian Health Service Center, Kayenta, AZ
12/2003 - 2/2004
Wellesley College Center for Work and Service Wintersession Travel Grant recipient
Worked full time at the Kayenta Indian Health Service center on following two project:
1) Disability Advocacy project for community members
2) All Terrain Vehicle safety Intervention for local High School aged students.
Kayenta Indian Health Service center, Kayenta, AZ.
Volunteer

1/2004 - 9/2004

MOLLY NANABAH HEAVILIN

5805 Morgan Lane NW
(505) 506-8130
Albuquerque, NM 87120
mheavilin@gmail.com
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Kayenta Unified School District, Kayenta, AZ.

Substitute Teacher

1/2004 - 5/2004

Kayenta Unified School District, Kayenta, AZ.

Intermediate School Principal's Assistant

1/2004- 5/2004

Wellesley College Child Study Center, Wellesley, MA.

Teacher's Assistant

1/2002 - 5/2002

ACTIVITIES
AISES member. American Indian Science and Engineering Society.

9/2002-Present

Wellesley College Equestrian Team, Wellesley, MA.

9/2005 - 5/2006

NASO. Native American Student Organization. Wellesley, MA.

9/2001 - 5/2006

SKILLS
Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, MontessoriRx, and Photoshop