Heather A.

West
Address: 2110 26th St. S. Unit 103 Great Falls, MT 59405
Phone: 425.750.4699

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Web: mrsheatherwest.wordpress.com

Professional Experience
EDUCATOR, W ILLOWS PREPARATORY SCHOOL, REDMOND, WA 2014 2016

Instructed 6th graders in English and Social Studies through the IB Programme
Instructed 5th graders in Social Studies topics and Wordly Wise Book 6
Facilitated questioning for developing critical thinking skills and connections
Developed comprehensive lesson plans, study guides, projects, and exams
Administered successful classroom management strategies for all students
Mentored a group of 11 advisory students throughout the school year
Communicated with parents from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds
Organized guest author experience for school- Ji-li Jiang Red Scarf Girl
Facilitated Sport (cup) Stacking Activity Club and school-wide assembly
Participated in faculty meetings, open houses, school camps, enrichment projects
Advised and supported co-workers in a teacher chair position

ADDRESS: 2110 26TH S. UNIT 103 GREAT FALLS, MT 59405

PHONE: 425.750.4699
E-MAIL: HEATHERWEST08@HOTMAIL.COM

E-mail: heatherwest08@hotmail.com

Led and executed new business, renewals, and rewrites for clients
Processed policies, endorsements, final audits, certificates, and invoices
Multi-tasked, prioritized work; engaged in daily team-oriented environment
LEARNING RX COACH, ISSAQUAH, WA 2012 2013

Coached spouse through a brain-training program three days a week

Gained new teaching styles / techniques for assisting all-level learners
Adjusted teaching for working with older students who learn differently
ASSISTANT MANAGER, GYMBOREE, SEATTLE, WA 2004 2005

Supervised store, drove sales, and provided quality customer service

Promoted and sold childrens wear, sorted inventory, and executed floor plans
Hired and trained team members on new job skills; taught good retail practices

Heather A. West

ACCOUNT MANAGER, LEE INSURANCE, KIRKLAND, WA 2006 2014

 Certified K-8 teacher and taught: Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades
Administered successful classroom management strategies for all students
Developed lesson plans; instructed in all curricular areas to state standards
Looped with 4th grade class to teach 5th grade class on 100% parent requests
Implemented new reading library in classroom; featured guest speakers
Provided easy communication with parents from varied backgrounds
Participated in grade level academic workshops and meetings
STUDENT TEACHER, HAPPY VALLEY ELEMENTARY, BELLINGHAM, WA 2000 2000

Student taught for Mrs. Shores A.M. and P.M. Kindergarten classes
Designed lesson plans aligned to class focus and state standards
Instructed class in all curricular areas to state standards; supported students
Committed to continued learning through participation in staff meetings
Technical Skills

Microsoft Windows: XP | 8 & 10 | Word | Publisher | Excel | Sway | PowerPoint

Microsoft OneNote | Digital Notebook
Macintosh: Pages | Keynote

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ADDRESS: 2110 26TH S. UNIT 103 GREAT FALLS, MT 59405
PHONE: 425.750.4699
E-MAIL: HEATHERWEST08@HOTMAIL.COM

EDUCATOR, SKYLINE ELEMENTARY, LAKE STEVENS, WA 2000 2004

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Education & Certifications

Western Washington University, 2000 / Teaching Certifications

Bachelor of Arts in Education, grades K - 8

Speech Communication Endorsement, grades 4 -12
Initial Teaching Certificate 2000 - 2005; WA Residency Certificate 2013

Heather A. West

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