Paige Heyn

Phone: 801-505-8657 E-Mail: paige.heyn23@gmail.com Website: www.paigeheynteacher.weebly.com

Education
University of Utah

May 2014

B.S. Elementary Education

Received Elementary Teaching License in May 2014

Top 10% Graduating Class Scholarship, Alumni Association Scholarship

Deans List every semester of college.

Nominated by University Professor to join The National Society of Leadership and Success.

3.86 Cumulative GPA, 3.91 Major GPA

Passed the ESL Praxis Exam

Praxis II Scores:
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Language Arts: 189

Mathematics: 181
Social Studies: 178
Science: 186

Experience
Elementary School Teacher

August 2014-Current

Canyon Rim Academy, Charter School

Taught a third grade class with 25 students.

Integrated the arts through E.D. Hirschs Core Knowledge Program

Utilized Math Expressions as a tool to meet the Common Core Standards for Math

Utilized Novel Studies, Reading A-Z and Time Life Comprehension and Critical Thinking guides to run reading
groups.

Successfully completed a Repertory Dance Theater Residency to integrate movement into our classroom.

Created curriculum by integrating the arts with the Common Core Standards

Student Teacher

August 2013-March 2014

Wasatch Elementary School, Salt Lake City School District

Taught a third grade class with 25 students.

Assessed literacy using DIBELS

Evaluated using the UETS.

Attended/participated in parent teacher conferences in Fall and Spring

Successfully helped carry out an Opera using our Beverly Taylor Sorensen resources.

Developed and carried out a classroom management plan tailored to my classrooms needs.

Assessed math and literacy using a variety of formative and summative assessments.

Implemented Common Core Standards with the aid of Storytown and Math Expressions programs.

Teachers Aide

August 2011-June 2013

Canyon Rim Academy

Reading and Math Tutor for small groups and one-on-one situations

Guided reading instruction to small groups during centers.

Whole group aide during writing, language arts, and math blocks.

Assisted with lesson planning and intervention instruction.

Summer Camp Counselor

May 2012-August 2013

Sports Mall

Created and implemented curriculum.

Monitored swimming, lunch, activity periods.

In charge of campers ages 5-12 in groups of 20-30.

Personal Tutor

November 2012-December 2013

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Tutored two children (3 and 5 grade) in math.

Created supplemental curriculum to help them grasp concepts.

Humanitarian Trip

June 2012

Peak Sneng, Cambodia

Tutored children in English for two weeks.

Learned about the Khmer culture.

Solidified my belief in the importance of reaching out to our global community and doing cross-cultural
exchanges.

Skills
Piano, SMART Board training, UALPA certified, Next Steps certified, Higher Steps certified, Service Learning
implementation, Technology integration, trained in Weebly and Google Sites.

References

Peggy McCandless:
Elementary Coordinator
Urban Institute for Teacher Education
University of Utah
801-971-7899

Lisa Shearer:
Cohort Supervisor
University of Utah
308-991-0922

Kathy Travers:
Site Teacher
Wasatch Elementary School
801-859-5962

Lexee Ebert:
Teacher
Canyon Rim Academy
801-712-0260