Heather M.

Levine
hmlevine722@gmail.com (936) 827-8264

5114 Sleepy Point, Willis, Texas 77318

OBJECTIVE
Design learning experiences that promote optimum engagement of middle school students by utilizing technology and facilitating student exploration Relocate my family to SouthCentral Wisconsin

I invite you to visit my online portfolio where you can find examples, photos and explanations of my teaching philosophies.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Huntsville Intermediate School, Huntsville, Texas

Sixth Grade Teacher: 2008-Present

ROLES
Social Studies: World Cultures (6 years), Elective Course: Audiovisual Technology (1 year), Earth Science (1 year) Student Council Advisor Team Leader, New Teacher Mentor, Student Teacher Mentor Awarded Texas highest-level Exceeds Expectations rating during 2012-2013 Summative Annual Teacher Appraisal Designed multiple standards-based, flipped-classroom units for the Social Studies department which increased student engagement and improved content mastery Hand-selected by the administration to be on the Campus Design Team panel which presented Schlechty Center-based staff development sessions Chosen to present at the TxGoo: Google for Educators Conference focusing on technology in a flipped classroom Managed faculty discussions regarding the creation of a campus-wide Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) program now implemented in order to promote consistency and cooperation among teachers and students Chartered a popular Random Acts of Kindness Program to discourage bullying Co-chaired the Student Management Committee which sponsored a reward system for good behavior choices Initiated an Adopt-a-Teacher partnership which connects student council representatives with teachers in order to promote servant leadership Planned, prepared and executed quarterly academic pep rallies which recognized student accomplishments Managed monthly donations to the community through Student Council which led to improved self-esteem

EDUCATION
UW-GREEN BAY 2003-2007 GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education 192 Hours Completed GPA: 3.49/4.00 GPA: 3.41

RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

LICENSING
Grades 4-8 192 Hours Completed

TEXAS EDUCATOR STANDARD CERT

Classroom Teacher - Generalist English as a Second Language (ESL) Certified GPA: 3.41 WISCONSIN INITIAL EDUCATOR File Number: 702268 Renewal in progress Regular Education (Grades 1-8) Middle Childhood Early Adolescence

CAMPUS & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

WEB LINKS
Full Portfolio: http://goo.gl/RtKOVX
-Includes photos & examples of work

Teacher Site: http://goo.gl/2p1axb

-Current classroom website

Flipped Project: http://goo.gl/x01QQr

-South Asia Unit project website

Evergreen Elementary, Waterford, Wisconsin

Shared Drive: http://goo.gl/0TNnR3

-Resource for parents and students

Long-term Substitute Teacher 4th & 5th Grades: 2007-2008 Childrens Theater Instructor: 2005-2006

KidStage: After-School Program, Appleton, Wisconsin