HEIDI M.

DOHERTY
414 Carrier St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
jacobsoh@mail.gvsu.edu
(616) 901-7290
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a full time teaching position utilizing my personal attributes in people
skills, organizational tendencies, creative spirit, and responsible, positive, patient
nature.
EDUCATION:
2012-2013 Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Graduate Teacher Certification Program
Deans List 3.957 G.P.A.
2010-2012 Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Undergraduate pre-requisites for Graduate Program - Integrated Science for Elementary
Education
Deans List 3.7 G.P.A.
1997-1999 University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology
Deans List 3.56 G.P.A.
1991-1993 Grand Rapids City High School, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Received General Diploma
Member of the Honor Society
EXPERIENCE:
Sep. 2015 to Jan. 2016

HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grand Rapids, Michigan

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FIFTH GRADE MATH & SCIENCE

Designed and implemented lesson plans for differentiated instruction
Created graphic organizers for student study guides and literacy strategies
Daily updates to classroom website and resource links to current curriculumn
Parent teacher conferences
Integrated Mimeo technology into lessons
Used formative and summative assessments in all curriculum areas
Directed & Produced School Play The Girl With the Golden Locks with 38 students
Jan. 2015 to Jun. 2015

HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grand Rapids, Michigan

FIFTH & SIXTH GRADE MATH INTERVENTIONIST, & FIFTH GRADE

SCIENCE TEACHER
Designed and implemented lesson plans for differentiated science instruction
Designed and implemented a basic skills math curriculum for math intervention

HEIDI M. DOHERTY
414 Carrier St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
jacobsoh@mail.gvsu.edu
(616) 901-7290

Worked in small group sessions for math intervention

Tracked and monitored growth for 35 math students with an average increase of 17%
after fourteen 25 minute sessions
Created graphic organizers for student study guides and literacy strategies
Parent teacher conferences
Integrated Mimeo technology into lessons
Used formative and summative assessments in all curriculum areas
Directed and produced school play Snow Queen with 35 students
Attended professional learning committee and staff meetings

Oct. 2013 to Jan. 2014 HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grand Rapids, Michigan

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER FIFTH GRADE MATH & SCIENCE

Designed and implemented lesson plans for differentiated instruction
Created graphic organizers for student study guides and literacy strategies
Implemented Capturing Kids Hearts program
Parent teacher conferences
Integrated Mimeo technology into lessons
Used formative and summative assessments in all curriculum areas
Directed School Play Comic Book Artist with 37 students
Jan. 2013 to Apr. 2013 HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grand Rapids, Michigan

STUDENT TEACHER
Cooperating Teachers- Charmaine Veenman and Sarah Klekotka 5th grade
Designed and implemented lesson plans for differentiated instruction
Created and taught thematic unit on the Circulatory System
Created graphic organizers for student study guides and literacy strategies
Implemented pilot program of Capturing Kids Hearts
Completed action research study on the use of music during transition times
Participated in Parent Teacher conferences
Integrated SMARTBOARD technology into lessons
Planned and organized a field trip for 250 students to the Grand Rapids Public Museum
Titanic Exhibit & created Titanic themed unit plans
Used formative and summative assessments in all curriculum areas
Sep. 2012 to Jan. 2013 HIGHLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grand Rapids, Michigan

STUDENT ASSISTANT
Cooperating Teachers- Charmaine Veenman & Sarah Klekotka 5 th grade
Provided small group and one on one student support in all curriculum areas
Assisted cooperative teacher with lesson planning
Planned and organized field trip to ArtPrize for 250 students

HEIDI M. DOHERTY
414 Carrier St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
jacobsoh@mail.gvsu.edu
(616) 901-7290

WORK EXPERIENCE:
2005 to Present MIDWEST PROPERTIES OF MICHIGAN

Belmont, Michigan

REALTOR
Worked with buyers to identify needs, helped them understand the home buying
process, enabled them to make informed decisions based on current market value
Skillfully handled negotiations to get the best possible purchase agreement
accepted for my clients
Worked closely with lenders, inspectors, title companies and clients to ensure a
smooth transaction
1995 to 2010 SELF EMPLOYED Santa Barbara, California and Grand Rapids, Michigan
NANNY
Full time care for several families with children between the ages of 2 months to 14
years. Occasional twenty-four hour shifts
Duties included interaction and education appropriate for infant through teenage
years, planning outings, creating projects, helping with homework, and planning and
preparing nutritious meals
1989 to 1994 HERITAGE HOME CHILD CARE

Grand Rapids, Michigan

CHILD CARE/ RESPITE PROVIDER

Worked single-handedly entire weekends providing special care needs for three
children with disabilities such as: Autism, Genetic Disorders, and Mental
Impairments.
Tasks included preparing meals, practicing physical therapy, house cleaning, and
laundry. Bathed, dressed, and passed medications to children
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Fire Up Conference- Various presenters, March 2013
Differentiation Seminar- Speaker Jacque Melin , January 2013
School Law Seminar- Speaker Coni Sullivan, November 2012
Fire Up Conference- Various presenters, October 2012
Curriculum Development- Speaker Jacque Melin, September 2012
Summit on Race and Inclusion, Various presenters, June 2012
Fall Science Update-Various presenters, November 2011
Fall Science Update- Various presenters, November 2010
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
2015 & 2016
Community benefits and spaghetti dinners for cancer patients

HEIDI M. DOHERTY
414 Carrier St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
jacobsoh@mail.gvsu.edu
(616) 901-7290

2013
Technology Assistant for School Spelling Bee
Judge for School Talent Show auditions
Judge for Odyssey of the Mind competition
Math Tutoring
Community Benefit for Home Fire Victims
2012
Math Tutoring
Organized benefit for daughter of a murder victim
2004 to 2010
Unity Church of Peace- youth group leader for ages 11-18.
TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCIES:

Animoto
Blackboard Collaborative Learning
Coursesites
Google Docs
Microsoft Office

SMARTboard & Mimeo

WebQuests
Web 2.0 Resources
Weebly
Wiki

HOBBIES/INTERESTS:
I love being outdoors enjoying nature. When possible, I like to be on a sailboat. I used to
race yachts on the Pacific Ocean. Camping and water activities are my favorite summer
past times. I am a singer who enjoys music from around the world. I am an avid
photographer.
ELECTRONIC PORTFOLIO:
My Portfolio can be accessed at www.HeidiDoherty.weebly.com

HEIDI M. DOHERTY
414 Carrier St NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
jacobsoh@mail.gvsu.edu
(616) 901-7290

REFERENCES
Charmaine Veenman
Cooperating Teacher
Highlands Middle School
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 690-1763 mobile
(616) 361-3440 school
cveenman@nvps.net
Sarah Klekotka
Cooperating Teacher
Highlands Middle School
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 570-9219
(616) 361-3440 school
sklekotka@nvps.net
Dr. Rosemary Cleveland
Field Coordinator GTC program
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, MI
(616) 331-6222 office
(616) 396-1865 home
clevelro@gvsu.edu
Reverend Jim Ashby
Unity Church of Peace
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(616) 682-7812
rev.jim@unityggr.org
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newton
Santa Barbara, California
(805) 569-0106 home
(805)705-8674 mobile
paulknewton@gmail.com
Ms. Anne King
Prevention Education Consultant
Grand Rapids, Michigan
(616) 774-7193
anneshanna@aol.com