Heather Kizer
Chesterton
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Portage Township Schools
Portage, IN
08.2019 - Current
- Crafted engaging lesson plans that met state standards and addressed diverse student needs, enhancing overall classroom participation.
- Implemented classroom management strategies fostering a positive learning environment.
- Integrated technology tools to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Assessed student performance through various evaluation methods, ensuring academic growth.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication, creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Coordinated extracurricular clubs to enrich student learning experiences beyond the classroom, promoting personal growth and community involvement.
- Served on a district-wide committee focused on curriculum development and creating a curriculum map.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
Michigan City, IN
10.2012 - 01.2021
- Provided customer service, enhancing shopping experiences while fostering brand loyalty.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability.
- Assisted in visual merchandising efforts, creating appealing displays to drive sales engagement.
- Supported onboarding of new employees by demonstrating store procedures and customer service interactions.
- Oversaw cash-handling tasks for register reconciliation at the end of each shift.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2019
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability
Timeline
Teacher
Portage Township Schools
08.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
Old Navy
10.2012 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Purdue University